2011 INFINITI QX56 engine

DRIVE BELTSEM-21
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2. Install wrench (A) on drive belt auto tensioner pulley bolt, move
in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner) as
shown.
CAUTION:
 Never place hand in a location where pinching may occurif the holding tool accidentally comes off.
 Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of auto ten- sioner pulley (1) (Never turn it clockwise). If turned clock-
wise, the complete auto tensioner must be replaced as a
unit, including the pulley.
3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar (B) of approxi- mately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal bar wrench shown
as example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.
4. Remove drive belt.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Check drive belts are securely installed around all pulleys.
 Check drive belts are correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
 Check for engine oil and engine coolant ar e not adhered drive belts and pulley groove.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley, and then confirm
tension of drive belts at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to EM-20,
"Exploded View".
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SPARK PLUGEM-23
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SPARK PLUG
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to
EM-25, "Exploded View".
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-29, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove spark plug with a spark plug wrench (commercial ser- vice tool).
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, installa is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
1. Ignition coil (No. 2, 4) 2. Ignition coil (No. 6, 8) 3. Spark plug
4. Rocker cover (bank 2) 5. Rocker cover (bank 1) 6. Ignition coil (No. 1, 3)
7. Ignition coil (No. 5, 7)
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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a : 14 mm (0.55 in)
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SPARK PLUG
Install ignition coil marked with an identification mark (A) on
cylinder No. 5, 6, 7 and 8.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use the standard type spark plug for normal condition.
CAUTION:
 Never drop or impact spark plug.
 Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
 If plug tip is covered with carbon, use spark plug cleaner to clean.
 Measure spark plug gap. When it exceeds the limit, replace spark plug even if it is within the speci-
fied replacement mileage. Refer to EM-132, "
Spark Plug".
 Spark plug gap adjustment is not required between replace-
ment intervals.
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Spark plug (Standard type) : Refer to EM-132, "Spark Plug".
Cleaner air pressure : Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time : Less than 20 seconds
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ENGINE COVEREM-25
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE COVER
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Never damage or scratch engine co
ver when installing or removing.
1. Remove mounting bolts.
2. Pull forward and remove engine cover.
3. Remove bracket (front) and bracket (rear).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
1. Engine cover 2. Bracket (front) 3. Intake manifold
4. Bracket (rear)
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCTEM-27
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
Mass air flow sensor is removable under the car-mounted condition.
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to
EM-25, "
Exploded View".
2. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
3. Remove air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly and air duct by disconnecting their joints.
 Add matching marks, if necessary for easier installation.
4. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case, if necessary. CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor accordi ng to the following instructions.
 Never impact it.
 Never disassemble it.
 Never touch its sensor.
5. Disconnect PCV hose from air duct.
6. Remove air duct.
7. Remove air cleaner filter.
8. Remove air cleaner case (lower).
9. Remove adapter.
10. If remove resonator (location in wheel house), refer to following.
a. Remove LH front wheel and tire.
b. Remove fender protector. Refer to EXT-23, "
FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View".
c. Remove resonator.
INSTALLATION
1. Resonator 2. Adapter 3. Air cleaner case (lower)
4. Air cleaner filter 5. Air cleaner case (upper) 6. Mass air flow sensor
7. Air duct 8. Clamp
Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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IGNITION COILEM-29
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IGNITION COIL
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to
EM-25, "Exploded View".
2. Remove ignition coil. CAUTION:
Never impact it.
NOTE:
Installation position of ignition coil depends on cylinder position.
INSTALLATION
1. Install ignition coil.CAUTION:
 Install Ignition coil marked with an identification mark (A)
on cylinder No. 5, 6, 7 and 8.
2. Install engine cover.
1. Ignition coil (No. 2, 4) 2. Ignition coil (No. 6, 8) 3. Spark plug
4. Rocker cover (bank 2) 5. Rocker cover (bank 1) 6. Ignition coil (No. 1, 3)
7. Ignition coil (No. 5, 7)
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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EM-30
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
INTAKE MANIFOLD
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Remove engine cover and bracket. Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
2. Remove air cleaner case (upper) and air duct. Refer to EM-27, "
Exploded View".
3. Disconnect manifold absolute pressu re (MAP) sensor harness connector.
4. Remove EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve.
5. Disconnect PCV hoses from intake manifold.  Add matching marks as necessary for easier installation.
6. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when the engine is cold.
1. Intake manifold 2. PCV hose 3. Clamp
4. EVAP canister purge control sole-
noid valve 5. Clamp 6. EVAP hose
7. Gasket 8. Gasket 9. Electric throttle control actuator
10. PCV hose 11. O-ring 12. Manifold absolute pressure (MAP)
sensor
A. To rocker cover (bank 2) B. To centralized under-floor piping C. To rocker cover (bank 1)
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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INTAKE MANIFOLDEM-31
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 Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
NOTE:
When removing only intake manifold, move electric
throttle control actuator without disconnecting the
water hoses.
7. Remove electric throttle control actuator.  Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
The figure shows the electric throttle control actuator viewed
from the air duct side.
CAUTION:
 Handle carefully to avoid an y impact to electric throttle
control actuator.
 Never disassemble.
8. Remove intake manifold, using a power tool.  Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
9. Remove intake manifold gaskets. CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
10. Remove manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, if necessary. CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid any impact to manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Intake Manifold
Tighten in numerical order as shown in the figure.
Electric Throttle Control Actuator
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