INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual

BL-284
BODY REPAIR
Revision: 2004 November2004 FX35/FX45
SIIA2286E
Change parts
lRear floor rearlSpare tire clamp bracket

BODY REPAIR
BL-285
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REAR SIDE MEMBER EXTENSION
lWork after rear panel assembly and rear end crossmember assembly have been removed.
SIIA2287E

BL-286
BODY REPAIR
Revision: 2004 November2004 FX35/FX45
Change parts
lRear side member extension (LH)

BR-1
BRAKE SYSTEM
F BRAKES
CONTENTS
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SECTION BR
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BRAKE SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
BRAKE PEDAL .......................................................... 6
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................... 6
PLAY AND CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE
PEDAL AND FLOOR PANEL WITH PEDAL
DEPRESSED ........................................................ 6
ADJUSTMENT ...................................................... 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ....................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 9
On-board Inspection ................................................. 9
LEVEL CHECK ..................................................... 9
Drain and Refill ......................................................... 9
Bleeding Brake System .......................................... 10
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE .....................................11
Hydraulic Circuit ...................................................... 11
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping and
Brake Hose ............................................................. 11
REMOVAL ............................................................ 11
INSTALLATION .................................................... 11
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Piping and
Brake Hose ............................................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Inspection After Installation .................................... 12
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................................. 13
On-board Inspection ............................................... 13
LEAK INSPECTION ............................................ 13Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Components ........................................................... 13
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 14
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 14
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 14
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................... 15
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 15
OPERATING CHECK .......................................... 15
AIRTIGHT CHECK .............................................. 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
VACUUM LINES ....................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
Inspection ............................................................... 18
VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................... 18
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION ............................. 19
FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................... 20
On-vehicle Inspection ............................................. 20
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 20
Components ........................................................... 20
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad .................. 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly
... 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper
Assembly ................................................................ 22
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 22
CALIPER INSPECTION ...................................... 23
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 23
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 24
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 24
REAR DISC BRAKE ................................................. 25
On-vehicle Inspection ............................................. 25

BR-2Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 25
Components ........................................................... 25
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad ................... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION .................................................... 26
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly
... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION .................................................... 26
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly ................................................................ 27
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 27
CALIPER INSPECTION ....................................... 27
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 28
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 29
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 29
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 31
General Specifications ............................................ 31
Brake Pedal ............................................................ 31
Brake Booster ......................................................... 31
Check Valve ............................................................ 31
Front Disc Brake ..................................................... 31
Rear Disc Brake ...................................................... 32

PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
AFS0028A
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Brake SystemAFS001MQ

Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3”.

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper and wheel cylinder, use clean brake fluid.

Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.

Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tube.

When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.

Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect con-
nectors for ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery
terminal.

Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing
drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to BR-24, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
WARNING:

Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe
with a dust collector.SBR686C

BR-4
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsAFS001MR
Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
a:10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)
2. Torque wrenchRemoving and installing each brake
piping
Power toolRemoving front and rear caliper
assembly, tires
S-NT360
PBIC0190E
PBIC0191E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
BR-5
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartAFS001MS
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
BR-20
, BR-25
BR-20
, BR-25
BR-20
, BR-25—
—
BR-24, BR-29—
—
—
BR-24, BR-29

—
NVH in PR section
NHV in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX and FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
Drum out of round
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
STEERING
Symptom BRAKENoise××× ×× ×××
××
Shake×××××
××
Shimmy, Judder××××××× ××× ×

BR-6
BRAKE PEDAL
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BRAKE PEDALPFP:46501
Inspection and AdjustmentAFS001MT
PLAY AND CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND FLOOR PANEL WITH PEDAL
DEPRESSED
1. Check brake pedal height from dash lower panel.
2. Adjust height referring to the following specifications.
SFIA1450E
HBrake pedal free height (from dash lower panel
top surface)161.5 − 171.5 mm (6.36 − 6.75 in)
DBrake pedal depressed height [under a force of
490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running]More than 80 mm (3.15 in)
CClearance between bracket and the threaded end
of stop lamp switch or ASCD cancel switch (or
brake switch)0.74 − 1.96 mm (0.0291−0.0772 in)
A Pedal play 3 − 11 mm (0.12 − 0.43 in)

BRAKE PEDAL
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ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (or brake
switch) by turning it counterclockwise by 45°.
2. Loosen lock nut (A) on input rod, then rotate input rod to set
pedal to the specified height, and tighten lock nut (A).
CAUTION:
Make sure the threaded end of input rod stays inside clevis.
3. With pedal pulled and held by hand, press stop lamp switch and
ASCD cancel switch (or brake switch) until its threaded end con-
tacts stopper rubber.
4. With the threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel
switch (or brake switch) contacting stopper rubber, rotate switch
clockwise by 45° to secure.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the clearance (C) between stopper rubber
and threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel
switch (or brake switch) is within the standard.
5. Check pedal play.
CAUTION:
Make sure that stop lamps go off when pedal is released.
6. Start engine to check brake pedal depressed height.
Removal and InstallationAFS001MU
COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION
Lock nut (A) :
Refer to BR-16, "
Removal and Installation"
SFIA0160E
SFIA1940E