2011 INFINITI QX56 engine

LU-2
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
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LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.• Remove liquid gasket completely from the liquid gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and boltholes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the ma ting surface with white gasoline (lighting and heating
use) to remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Apply liquid gasket to the liquid gasket application surface. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
 Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mating component.
 If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
 Do not retighten mounting bolts or nuts after the installation.
 After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill engine oil and engine coolant.
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LUBRICATION SYSTEMLU-5
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Engine Lubrication SystemINFOID:0000000006289614
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LU-6
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LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Engine Lubrication System Schematic
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ENGINE OILLU-7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
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OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check
the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and check the engine oil level is within the range (A) shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
OIL APPEARANCE
 Check the engine oil for a white milky appearance or excessive contamination.
 If the engine oil is milky, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair or replace
damaged parts.
OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following areas:
Oil pan
 Oil pan drain plug
 Oil pressure switch
 Oil filter
 Oil cooler
 Intake valve timing control cover
 Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
 Front cover
 Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
 Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
 Crankshaft oil seal (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as th e engine and engine oil may be hot.
 Put the A/T shift selector in the Park “P” position.
1. Check the engine oil level.
2. Remove front under cover.
3. Disconnect the oil pressure switch (1) harness connector.
4. Remove the oil pressure switch. CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
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LU-8
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ENGINE OIL
5. Install the oil pressure gauge [SST: ST25051001 (J25695-1)] (A)and hose [SST: ST25052000 (J25695-2)] (B).
6. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
7. Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load. Refer to LU-17, "
EngineOilPressure".
CAUTION:
If the difference is extreme, check the oil passages and oil pump for leaks and blockages.
8. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
b. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to the specification. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
c. After warming up engine, make sure there is no leakage of engine oil with engine running.
DrainingINFOID:0000000006289617
WARNING:
 Be careful not to burn yourself, as th e engine and engine oil may be hot.
 Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin
contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
1. Warm up the engine, and check for any oil leaks.
2. Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.
RefillingINFOID:0000000006289618
1. Install drain plug with new washer. CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
2. Refill with new engine oil. Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
CAUTION:
 The refill capacity depends on the engine oi l temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.
 Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in engine.
3. Warm up the engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.
4. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
5. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
Inspection".
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Oil pressure switch torque : Refer to EM-57, "Exploded View".
Tightening torque : Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
Engine oil capacity : Refer to LU-17, "
Periodical Maintenance Specification".
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OIL FILTERLU-9
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OIL FILTER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front under cover.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to
LU-8, "
Draining".
3. Remove oil filter using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801 (J- 38956)].
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil
may be hot.
CAUTION:
 The oil filter is equipped with a pressure relief valve.
 Use Genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.
 When removing, prepare a s hop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leaks or spills.
 Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
 Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter seal mating surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil filter seal circumference of the
new oil filter as shown.
3. Screw on the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn as shown. Or tighten to speci-
fication.
4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Refilling".
5. Inspect engine for oil leaks. Refer to LU-7, "
Inspection".
6. Install front under cover.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289620
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "Inspection".
2. Start engine and check for engine oil leaks.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
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LU-10
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OIL FILTER
4. Check engine oil level and add engine oil as required.
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OIL COOLERLU-11
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
OIL COOLER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006289621
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289622
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the en
gine oil and engine coolant may be hot.
CAUTION:
 Do not spill engine coolant on the drive belt.
 Do not spill engine oil on rubber parts such as drive belts and engine mounting insulator.
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing oil cooler only, step 1 is unnecessary.
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining" and EM-107, "Disassem-
bly and Assembly".
NOTE:
Perform this step only when removing water pipes and hoses.
2. Remove front under cover.
3. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler, pinching hos es near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant from
spilling.
1. Oil pan (upper) 2. Gasket 3. Connector pipe
4. Clamp 5. Water hose 6. A/T fluid warmer
7. Water hose 8. Oil filter 9. Oil cooler
10. O-ring 11. Water hose 12. Water pipe
13. Water hose
A. To cylinder block B. Refer to LU-9
C. To thermostat housing
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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