Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 985

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CAMSHAFT

• Measure the outer diameter at 1/2 height of valve lifter with a

micrometer (A) since valve lifter is in barrel shape.

VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER

• Measure the inner diameter of valve lifter hole of cylinder head with

an inside micrometer.

VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE

• (Valve lifter clearance) = (Valve lifter hole diameter) – (Valve lifter outer diameter)

• If the calculated value is out of the standard, referring to each standard of valve lifter outer diameter and

valve lifter hole diameter, replace either or both valve lifter and VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder head
assembly.
NOTE:
Cylinder head assembly cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with VVEL lad-
der assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY (INTAKE SIDE)

Drive Shaft End Play

• 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/backward (in direction of axis).

Standard

: Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

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Standard

: Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

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SEM867E

Standard

: Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

.

Standard and limit

: Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

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• Measure the following parts if out of the limit.
- Dimension “A” for drive shaft No. 1 journal

- Dimension “B” for cylinder head No. 1 journal bearing

• If it exceeds the limit, replace VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder

head assembly.
NOTE:
Cylinder head assembly cannot be replaced as a single part,
because it is machined together with VVEL ladder assembly.

Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Runout

1.

Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 journals of drive shaft.

CAUTION:

Never support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other four locations.

2.

Measure the camshaft sprocket (INT) runout with a dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)

3.

If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft sprocket (INT).

Valve Lifter (INT)

• Check if surface of valve lifter has any wear or crack.
• If wear or crack is found, replace VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder

head assembly. Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

.

NOTE:
Since the valve lifter (INT) cannot be replaced by the piece, VVEL
ladder assembly & cylinder head assembly replacement are
required.

Valve Lifter Clearance (INT)

VALVE LIFTER OUTER DIAMETER

• Measure the outer diameter at 1/2 height of valve lifter (INT) with a

micrometer (A) since valve lifter is in barrel shape.

VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER

Standard

: 30.500 - 30.548 mm (1.2008 - 1.2027 in)

Standard

: 30.360 - 30.385 mm (1.1953 - 1.1963 in)

KBIA2404J

Limit

: Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

.

KBIA0182E

Standard

: Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

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• Measure the inner diameter of valve lifter hole of cylinder head with

an inside micrometer.

VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE

• (Valve lifter clearance) = (Valve lifter hole diameter) – (Valve lifter outer diameter)

• If the calculated value is out of the standard, replace VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder head assembly.

NOTE:
Since the valve lifter (INT) cannot be replaced by the piece, VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder head assem-
bly replacement are required.

VVEL Ladder Assembly

DRIVE SHAFT OPERATIONAL CHECK

• Hold the both ends of the drive shaft (A) and rotate it to check that

it rotates smoothly.

CAUTION:

Turn VVEL ladder assembly upside down to prevent the drive
shaft from dropping off.

CONTROL SHAFT OPERATIONAL CHECK

• Move control shaft (A) to the small stopper and large stopper to

check that the control shaft functions smoothly.

CAUTION:

Turn VVEL ladder assembly upside down to prevent the drive
shaft from dropping off.

RINK CHECK FOR BACK-LASH (BONDING)

Standard

: Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

.

SEM867E

Standard

: Refer to 

EM-283, "Camshaft"

.

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• Check that the link and the shaft of drive shaft and control shaft are

not fixed. 

• Check this by moving drive shaft and control shaft in the axial and

rotation directions.

• If there is an unusualness related to the above three items, replace VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder head

assembly.

NOTE:
VVEL ladder assembly cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with cylinder
head assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY

Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove

CAUTION:

• Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011, P0012 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CON-

SULT-III and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to 

EC-705, "Diag-

nosis Description"

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• Check when engine is cold to prevent burns from the splashing engine oil.
1.

Check engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-25, "Inspection"

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2.

Perform the following procedure to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.

a.

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to 

EC-1236, "Inspection"

.

b.

Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors. Refer to 

EM-191, "Exploded View"

.

3.

Remove valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to 

EM-212, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Crank engine, and then check that engine oil comes out from
valve timing control solenoid valve hole (A). End crank after
checking.

WARNING:

Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).

CAUTION:

• Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth to prevent the

worker from injury from engine oil and to prevent engine
oil contamination.

• Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth to prevent engine oil from being splashed to engine and

vehicle. Especially, be careful not to apply engine oil to rubber parts of drive belt, engine mount-
ing insulator, etc. Wipe engine oil out immediately if it is splashed.

5.

Perform the following inspection if engine oil does not come out from valve timing control solenoid valve
oil hole of the valve timing control cover.
• Remove oil filter, and then clean it. Refer to 

EM-212, "Exploded View"

.

• Clean oil groove between oil strainer and valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to 

LU-21,

"Engine Lubrication System"

 and 

LU-22, "Engine Lubrication System Schematic"

.

6.

Remove components between valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket, and then check
each oil groove for clogging.
• Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to 

LU-21, "Engine Lubrication System"

 and 

LU-22, "Engine Lubri-

cation System Schematic"

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7.

After inspection, install removed parts in the reverse order.

Inspection for Leakage

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: Valve timing control cover (bank 2)

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