Infiniti G35 (V35). Manual - part 496

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4.

Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft (SST) to
right side of cylinder block.

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Use spacer to engine rear side.

5.

Lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand (SST).

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A widely use engine stand can be used.

CAUTION:

Use engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately
220 kg (485 lb) or more] large enough for supporting the
engine weight.

NOTE:
This example is engine stand for holding at transmission
mounting side with flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T
models) removed. 

6.

Drain engine oil. Refer to 

LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil"

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7.

Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plugs from cylin-
der block both sides at “B” and “C” and cylinder block front side
at “A” as shown in the figure.

8.

Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (M/T models). Refer to 

CL-16, "CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER"

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9.

Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models). Fix
crankshaft with ring gear stopper (SST), and remove mounting
bolts.

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Loosen mounting bolts in diagonal order.

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Use TORX socket (size: T55, commercial service tool) for fly-
wheel mounting bolts.

CAUTION:

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Do not disassemble flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate
(A/T models).

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Never place flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T
models) with signal plate facing down.

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When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it. 

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Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.

10. Remove the following parts:

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Oil pans (lower and upper) : Refer to 

EM-29, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER"

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Front and rear timing chain case: Refer to 

EM-59, "TIMING CHAIN"

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Cylinder head: Refer to 

EM-119, "CYLINDER HEAD"

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11. Remove knock sensor.

CAUTION:

Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocks.

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PBIC1109E

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12. Remove pilot bushing (M/T models) or pilot converter (A/T mod-

els) using pilot bushing puller (SST) or suitable tool as neces-
sary.

13. Remove rear oil seal retainer.

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Remove by inserting flat-bladed screwdriver between main bearing cap and rear oil seal retainer.

CAUTION:

If rear oil seal retainer is removed, replace it with new one.

NOTE:
Rear oil seal and retainer from a single part are handled as assembly.

14. Remove baffle plate from main bearing beam.

15. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly as follows:

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Before removing piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer
to 

EM-156, "CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE"

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a.

Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.

b.

Remove connecting rod cap.

c.

Using hammer handle or similar tool, push piston and connect-
ing rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft
pin, resulting from an international of the connecting  rod
big end.

16. Remove connecting rod bearings from connecting rod and con-

necting rod cap.

CAUTION:

When removing them, note the installation position. Keep
them in the correct order.

17. Remove piston rings form piston. 

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Use piston ring expander (commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

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When removing piston rings, be careful not to damage
piston.

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Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them
excessively.

18. Remove piston from connecting rod as follows: 

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a.

Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring.

b.

Heat piston to 60 to 70

°

C (140 to 158

°

F) with industrial use drier

or equivalent.

c.

Push out piston pin with stick of outer diameter approximately 20
mm (0.79 in).

19. Remove main bearing cap bolts.

NOTE:
Use TORX socket (size E14).

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Before loosening main bearing cap bolts, measure the crankshaft end play. Refer to 

EM-156, "CRANK-

SHAFT END PLAY"

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Loosen bolts in reverse order shown in the figure in several
different steps.

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