Separation Work
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti FX35 and 2003 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install engine slingers into front of right bank cylinder head and rear ofleft bank cylinder head.
- Slinger bolts:
- 28.0 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
- Slinger bolts:
- Remove power steering oil pump from engine side. Refer to POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .
- Remove engine mounting insulator under side nut with power tool.
- Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly from suspension member.CAUTION:
- Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
- Remove alternator. Refer to GENERATOR .
- Remove starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- Separate engine from transmission assembly. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- Remove engine mounting insulator and bracket with power tool.