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Common Specs & Procedures

M COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
  Service SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
  Torque See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Axle Nut/Hub Bolts
  Front Axle Nut 92 Ft. Lbs. (125 N.m)
  Front Hub Bolts 65 Ft. Lbs. (88 N.m)
  Rear Axle Nut 74 - 77 ft-lb (100 - 105 N.m)
Battery SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Brakes
  Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
  Disc Brakes
    Front FRONT DISC BRAKE
    Rear REAR DISC BRAKE
  Torque
    Front Disc Brake See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under FRONT DISC BRAKE .
    Rear Disc Brakes See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under REAR DISC BRAKE .
Charging
  Alternator SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
  Torque See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under VQ37VHR or VK56VD .
Drive Belts
  Adjustment
    3.7L & 5.6L Vehicle equipped with auto tensioner.
  Belt Routing
    3.7L See applicable figure under EXPLODED VIEW .
    5.6L See applicable figure under EXPLODED VIEW .
Engine Cooling
  General Service Specifications
    3.7L SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
    5.6L SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
  Radiator Cap Pressure 18-22 psi (1.2-1.5 kgf/cm2 , 122.3-151.7 kPa)
  Thermostat R & I
    3.7L WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY
    5.6L WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY
  Water Pump R & I
    3.7L WATER PUMP
    5.6L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
  Compression
    3.7L COMPRESSION PRESSURE
    5.6L COMPRESSION PRESSURE
  Oil Pressure (3.7L & 5.6L)
(Engine oil temperature at 80°C (176°F))
    Idle 14 psi (1.0 kgf/cm2 , 98 kPa) or more
    2000 RPM 43 psi (3.0 kgf/cm2 , 294 kPa) or more
  Overhaul
    3.7L SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
    5.6L SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
  Torque
    3.7L See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    5.6L See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque 65 Ft. Lbs. (88.5 N.m)
Fuel System
  Fuel Pressure 3.7L: 51 psi (3.57 kg/cm2 , 350 kPa)
5.6L: 65 psi (4.6 kg/cm2 , 450 kPa)
  Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
    3.7L FUEL PRESSURE CHECK
    5.6L FUEL PRESSURE
  Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is attached to Fuel Pump Unit located fuel tank.
Ignition
  Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
    3.7L & 5.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
  Ignition Wires (Resistance) Engine is equipped with Coil-On-Plug ignition.
  Ignition Wires (Routing) Engine is equipped with Coil-On-Plug ignition.
  Spark Plugs
    3.7L SPARK PLUG
Torque: 14 Ft. lbs. (19.6 N.m)
    5.6L SPARK PLUG
Torque: 14 Ft. lbs. (19.6 N.m)
Starting
  Starter
    3.7L & 5.6L SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
  Torque
    3.7L & 5.6L See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under STARTER MOTOR .
Wheel Alignment
  Adjustment Specifications
    Front (2WD) WHEEL ALIGNMENT
    Front (AWD) WHEEL ALIGNMENT
    Rear WHEEL ALIGNMENT
  Torque
    Front (2WD) See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Front (AWD) See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Rear See Torque Specifications in text and applicable figures under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Wheel & Tire
  Lug Nut Torque 80 Ft. Lbs. (108 N.m, 11 kg.m)
How To Use Nissan/Infiniti Service Information
  Includes:
Standard Bolt Torque
Symbol Identification
General Connector Info
GENERAL INFORMATION