2011 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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NOTE:
 As for replacement of parts on the intake side as 
shown in the exploded view, replace VVEL ladder assem-
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2. Install new cylinder head gaskets.
3. Install cylinder head as per the following: CAUTION:
 If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their ou ter

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Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000006365632
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove valve collet.
 Compress valve spring with the val

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b. Drive out valve guide (EXH) with a press [under a 20 kN (2 ton,2.2 US ton, 2.0 lmp ton) pressure] or a hammer and the valve
guide drift (commercial

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d. Using the valve guide reamer (commercial service tool) (A),
apply reamer finish to valve guide (EXH).
2. Install valv

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a. Apply new engine oil on new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
b. Using the valve oil seal drift [SST: KV10115600 (J-38958)] (A),press fit valve se

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Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checked. Refer

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 Check if the contact area band is continuous all around the circum-ference.
- If not, grind to adjust valve fitting and check again. If the contacti