Removal and Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
- Place chocks at the front and back of rear wheels.
- For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
- Always be careful to work safely, and avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
- Never start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.
- If items or work required are not covered by the engine information, refer to the applicable areas of information.
- Always use the support point specified for lifting.
- Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as much as possible. If board-on type is used for unavoidable reasons, support at rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of the center of gravity.
- For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to "GARAGE JACK AND SAFETY STAND ".
NOTE:
When removing/installing only the engine mounting, the hold engine assembly as instructed bellow:
- Remove hood assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove the following components and related parts:
- Battery. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Battery tray.
- Power steering reservoir tank bracket. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Air cleaner case assembly and air duct. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Install engine slinger on both front right and front left sides of the engine.
Slinger bolts:
: 45.0 N.m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
- Hoist the slinger to obtain room for engine assembly.CAUTION: Use an engine lifter to prevent the engine slinger from falling and damaging the rocker cover.