2011 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 jour-
nals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Never support No. 1 journal  (

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CAMSHAFT
 (Oil clearance) = [VVEL ladder assembly (exhaust side) inner diameter] – [Exhaust camshaft journal diame-
ter].
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 Check if surface of valve lifter has any wear or crack.
 If wear or crack is found, replace valve lifter (EXH). Refer to

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CAMSHAFT
 Install a dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of drive shaft.Measure the end play of a dial indicator when drive shaft is moved
forward/backw

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 Measure the outer diameter at 1/2 
height of valve lifter (INT) with a
micrometer (A) since valve lifter is in barrel shape

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CAMSHAFT
 Move control shaft (A) to the small stopper and large stopper tocheck that the control  shaft functions smoothly.
CAUTION:
Turn VVEL ladder assembly upsi

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5. Perform the following inspection if engine oil does not
 come out from valve timing control solenoid valve
oil hole of the

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CYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER HEAD
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CAUTION:
A high degree of precision is required for a valve on the intake side. Never remove the va