User Manual - Page 246

For 2004 INFINITI FX45.

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EM-246
[VK45DE]
CYLINDER BLOCK
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Press-fit pilot converter with its chamfering side facing crank-
shaft as shown in the figure.
It is possible to remove pilot converter without hoisting engine
with engine stand.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.
While turning crankshaft by hand, make sure it turns smoothly.
6. Install main bearing caps.
Align the identification number to the journal position to install.
Install the upper side of the identification number facing the
front of engine. (The number shall be read correctly from the
rear of engine.)
Using plastic hammer or similar tool, tap them lightly to seat
them on the installation position.
NOTE:
Main bearing cap cannot be replaced as a single parts, because
it is machined together with cylinder block.
7. Install each main bearing cap bolt as follows:
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of main
bearing cap bolts, and tighten all bolts temporarily.
b. Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) in order of 1 to 10.
c. Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) in order of 11 to 20.
d. Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) to 40 degrees clockwise in
order of 1 to 10. (Angle tightening)
CAUTION:
Use angle wrench (SST) to check tightening angle in step
“d” and “e”. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.
e. Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) to 30 degrees clockwise
in order of 11 to 20. (Angle tightening)
f. Tighten side bolt (M10) in order of 21 to 30.
After installing main bearing cap bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly.
Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-256, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
g. Install cover of cylinder block rear left side (next to the starter motor housing).
SEM537E
PBIC0095E
: 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
: 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
PBIC0090E
PBIC0096E
: 49 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
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