rack INFINITI FX35 2004 Repair Manual

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

BR-6
BRAKE PEDAL
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
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)

BR-8
BRAKE PEDAL
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front kicking plate (driver side). EI-39, "KICKING PLATE" .
2. Remove dash side finisher (driver side). EI-38, "
DASH SIDE FINISHER" .
3. Remove instrument lower panel (driver side). IP-19, "
INSTRUMENT PASSENGER LOWER PANEL" .
4. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (or brake switch) from pedal assembly.
6. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from brake booster clevis.
7. Remove mounting nuts and bolts from bracket, and remove
pedal assembly from the vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check that the rivets in the upper part of brake pedal are not
deformed.

Make sure sub bracket and slide plate are at least 4 mm (0.16
in) apart.

Check brake pedal for bend, damage, and cracks on the welded
parts. Replace the applicable part if a failure is detected.

Check clevis pin and resin stopper for damage and deformation.
If a failure is detected, replace clevis pin.
INSTALLATION
Paying attention to the following items, install in the reverse order of removal.

After installing brake pedal assembly to the vehicle, adjust brake pedal height.
1. Clevis pin 2. Snap pin 3. Brake pedal assembly
4. Stopper rubber 5. Pedal pad 6. ASCD cancel switch (Models with
ASCD)
Brake switch (Models with ACC)
7. Stop lamp switch 8. Clip
SFIA0159E
PFIA0223E
SBR997

BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
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BRAKE PIPING AND HOSEPFP:46210
Hydraulic CircuitAFS001MY
CAUTION:

All hoses and piping (tubes) must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.

Make sure there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and
counterclockwise.

The brake piping is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble
the parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.

When removing components, cover connections so that no dirt, dust, or other foreign matter gets
in.

Refill with new brake fluid “ DOT 3 ”

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping and Brake Hose AFS001MZ
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt and remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock plate and remove brake hose from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper
assembly, and tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
NOTE:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Install brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut as far
as possible by hand, then secure it to bracket with lock plate.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified
torque.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
SFIA1941E
SFIA1204E

BRAKE BOOSTER
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INSTALLATION
1. Loosen lock nut to adjust input rod length so that the length B (in
the figure) satisfies the specified value.
2. After adjusting “B”, temporarily tighten lock nut to install booster
assembly to the vehicle. At this time, make sure to install a gas-
ket between booster assembly and the dash panel.
3. Connect brake pedal with clevis of input rod.
4. Install pedal bracket mounting nuts and tighten them to the
specified torque.
5. Install brake piping from brake master cylinder to ABS actuator.
Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
6. Install master cylinder to booster assembly. Refer to BR-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Adjust the height and play of brake pedal.
8. Tighten lock nut of input rod to the specified torque.
9. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" . Length “B” : 125 mm (4.92 in)
SGIA0060E

FRONT DISC BRAKE
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CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:

Use new brake fluid for cleaning. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.

Check inside surface of cylinder for score, rust, wear, damage or foreign materials. If any of the
above conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.

Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
To r q u e M e m b e r
Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the above con-
dition are observed.
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust of foreign materials are
stuck to sliding surface.
Sliding Pins, and Sliding Pin Boots
Check sliding pin and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. If damage or deformation is present,
replace the affected part.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply rubber grease to new piston seal and insert seal in to
groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
2. Apply brake fluid to piston, rubber grease to piston boot, then
install piston boot in to piston groove.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
3. Insert into cylinder body by hand and insert piston boot piston-side lip into piston groove.
CAUTION:
Press piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.
4. Install sliding pins and sliding pin boots to torque member.
5. Attach inner shim and inner shim cover to inner pad, and attach the outer shim to the outer pad.
6. Install cylinder body. Tighten sliding pin bolt to the specified torque.
SFIA1303E
SFIA1305E

BR-24
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Visual Inspection
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. If any of them is detected, replace
applicable part.
Runout Inspection
1. Using wheel nuts, fix disc rotor to wheel hub. (2 or more positions)
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge. (Measured at 10mm (0.39 in)
inside the disc edge.)
NOTE:
Make sure that wheel bearing axial endplay is with in the specifi-
cations before measuring runout. Refer to FAX-4, "
On-Vehicle
Inspection and Service" .
3. If runout is outside the limit, find the minimum runout point by
shifting mounting positions of disc rotor and wheel hub by one hole.
4. If runout still out of specification, turn rotor with on-car brake lathe. (“MAD DL-8700”, “AMMCO 700 and
705” or equivalent.)
Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of disc rotor. If thickness is out-
side the standard, replace disc rotor.
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE
Burnish brake contact surface according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after
replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road at 50 km/h (31 MPH).
2. Use medium brake pedal /foot effort to bring the vehicle to a complete stop from 50 km/h (31 MPH). Adjust
brake pedal /foot pressure such that vehicle stopping time equals 3 to 5 seconds.
3. To cool brake system, drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (31 MPH) for 1 minute without stopping.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3, 10 times or more to complete the burnishing procedure.Runout limit
(with it attached to the vehicle): 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Runout limit
(just the disc rotor) : 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
BRA0013D
Standard thickness : 28.0 mm (1.102 in)
Repair limit thickness : 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Maximum uneven wear
(measured at 8 positions): 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
SBR020B

BR-28
REAR DISC BRAKE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45

Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
To r q u e M e m b e r
Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
CAUTION:

Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust of foreign materials
are stuck to sliding surface.

Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the
above condition are observed.
Sliding Pin Bolts and Sliding Pin Boots
Make sure there is no wear, damage, or cracks in sliding pin bolts and sliding pin boots, and if there are,
replace them.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply a rubber grease to new piston seal and insert in to groove
on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
2. Apply brake fluid to piston rubber grease to piston boot, then
install piston boot in to piston groove.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
3. Insert into cylinder body by hand and insert piston boot piston-side lip into piston groove.
CAUTION:
Press piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.
4. Fix piston boot with retaining ring.
CAUTION:

Make sure boot is firmly in cylinder body groove.

Do not reuse retaining ring.
SFIA1303E
SFIA1305E
SFIA2158E

REAR DISC BRAKE
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5. Install sliding pin bolt and sliding pin boots to torque member.
6. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicon- based grease to the backside of pad and to both sides
of shim, and attach inner shim and shim cover to inner pad, and the outer shim and outer shim cover to
outer pad.
7. Assembling shims and shim covers to pad.
CAUTION:
When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it does
not float up higher than torque member, as shown in the fig-
ure.
8. Attach pad retainer and pad to torque member.
9. Install cylinder body. Tighten sliding pin bolts to the specified
torque.
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Visual Inspection
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. If any non-standard condition is
detected, replace applicable part.
Runout Inspection
1. Using wheel nuts, fix disc rotor to wheel hub. (2 or more positions)
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge. [Measured at 10 mm (0.39 in)
inside disk edge.]
NOTE:
Make sure that wheel bearing axial endplay is with in the specifi-
cation before measuring runout. Refer to RAX-5, "
On-Vehicle
Inspection and Service" .
3. If runout is outside the limit, find the minimum runout point by
shifting mounting positions of disc rotor and wheel hub by one
hole.
4. If runout still out of specification, turn rotor with on-car brake lathe (“MAD, DL-8700”, “AMMCO 700 and
705” or equivalent).
Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of disc rotor. If thickness is out-
side the standard, replace disc rotor.
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE
Burnish brake contact surface according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after
replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road at 50 km/h (31 MPH).
2. Use medium brake pedal /foot effort to bring the vehicle to a complete stop from 50 km/h (31 MPH). Adjust
brake pedal /foot pressure such that vehicle stopping time equals 3 to 5 seconds.
PFIA0273E
Runout limit (with it
attached to the vehicle): 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
BRA0013D
Standard thickness : 16.0 mm (0.630 in)
Wear limit : 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Maximum uneven wear
(measured at 8 positions): 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
SBR020B

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartABS004UZ
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration