front suspension INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Owner's Manual

FSU-26
[AWD]
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
ComponentsNES000IS
SEIA0665E

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FSU-27
[AWD]
C
D
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
FSU
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal and Installation NES000IT
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
2. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-119, "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)" .
3. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
6. Remove undercover with a power tool.
7. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
8. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
9. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
10. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
11. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
12. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
13. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber arm from transverse link.
14. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
15. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-114, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
18. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
19. Remove the mounting nuts of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Compo-
nents" .
20. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly from vehicle.
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Shock absorber arm
7. Upper link 8. Steering knuckle 9. Transverse link
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Washer 12. Stabilizer connecting rod
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer bushing 15. Stabilizer clamp
16. Front suspension member 17. Front cross bar 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1183E

FSU-28
[AWD]
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-26, "Components" .

Perform final tightening of each of parts (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions, which were removed
when removing front suspension assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-24, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-54, "WHEEL SENSOR" .

TRANSVERSE LINK
FSU-33
[AWD]
C
D
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
FSU
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-26, "Components" .

Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member installation position and the
shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check
wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-24, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

LIFTING POINT
GI-41
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MB
GI
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
LIFTING POINTPFP:00000
Commercial Service Tools NAS0007Y
CAUTION:

Every time the vehicle is lifted up, maintain the complete vehicle curb condition.

Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the front side (engine,
transmission, suspension etc.), support a jack up point on the rear side garage jack with a mission
jack or equivalent.

Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the rear side (rear axle,
suspension, etc.), support a jack up point on the front side garage jack with a mission jack or
equivalent.

Be careful not to smash or do not do anything that would affect piping parts.
Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole LiftNAS0007Z
WARNING:

Park the vehicle on a level surface when using the jack. Make sure to avoid damaging pipes,
tubes, etc. under the vehicle.

Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands when
you have to get under the vehicle.

Place wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels on the ground.

When lifting the vehicle, open the lift arms as wide as possible and ensure that the front and rear
of the vehicle are well balanced.

When setting the lift arm, do not allow the arm to contact the brake tubes, brake cable, fuel lines
and sill spoiler.
Tool name Description
Board on attachment
Safety stand attachment
S-NT001
S-NT002

GI-44
TOW TRUCK TOWING
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
AW D M OD E LS
INFINITI recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing AWD models.
CAUTION:
Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) NAS00082
FRONT
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook stored with jacking tools.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after
use.
WARNING:

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them
to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle
could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:

Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle
recovery hooks or main structural members of the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the
vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.

Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.

Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake
or cooling systems.

Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or
recovery.
REAR
WARNING:

Rear hook is not available.
PIIB6403E
PIIB3130E

IDX-6
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
MMSW - Wiring diagram .................................. AT-168
Mode door control linkage adjustment ATC-78, ATC-81
Mode door motor .............. ATC-76, ATC-79, ATC-139
Molding - See Exterior .............................. EI-25, EI-29
Mud guard - See Exterior .................................... EI-22
Multiport fuel injection (MFI) system .... EC-31, EC-733
Multiport fuel injection precautions ....................... GI-6
N
NATS - Wiring diagram .................................... BL-252
NONDTC - Wiring diagram .............................. AT-187
NVH troubleshooting (EM) .............................. EM-171
NVH troubleshooting (EM)(VQ35DE) ............... EM-13
NVH troubleshooting (Final drive) ......... FFD-6, RFD-7
NVH troubleshooting (Propeller shaft) ................. PR-3
NVH troubleshooting (Transfer) ........................... TF-8
O
O2H2B1 - Wiring diagram .................. EC-179
, EC-892
O2H2B2 - Wiring diagram .................. EC-181, EC-894
O2S2B1 - Wiring diagram .. EC-277, EC-288, EC-301,
EC-990
, EC-1001, EC-1014
O2S2B2 - Wiring diagram .. EC-279, EC-290, EC-303,
EC-992
, EC-1003, EC-1016
Oil cooler (engine)(VQ35DE) ............................. LU-15
Oil filter(VK45DE) .............................................. LU-30
Oil filter(VQ35DE) .............................................. LU-11
Oil pan (engine)(VK45DE) .............................. EM-187
Oil pan (engine)(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-31
Oil pressure (engine)(VK45DE) ......................... LU-27
Oil pressure (engine)(VQ35DE) ........................... LU-8
Oil pressure relief valve (engine)(VQ35DE) ........ LU-6
Oil pump (A/T) ................................................. AT-322
Oil pump (engine)(VK45DE) .............................. LU-31
Oil pump (engine)(VQ35DE) .............................. LU-19
Oil pump regulator valve (engine)(VK45DE) ..... LU-31
Oil pump regulator valve (engine)(VQ35DE) ..... LU-19
Oil seal replacement (engine)(VK45DE) ......... EM-231
Oil seal replacement (engine)(VQ35DE) .......... EM-99
Oil seal replacement (front of final drive) .......... FFD-9,
RFD-10
Oil seal replacement (side of final drive) ......... FFD-11,
RFD-14
On board diagnostic system ................ EC-54, EC-756
ORVR (On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery) .. EC-46,
EC-748
Out side mirror ................................................ GW-118
Overheat .......................................... EC-499, EC-1214
P
P/SCKT - Wiring diagram ................................ WW-52
Park/Neutral position switch ............ EC-491, EC-1198
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) .................... AT-113
Parking brake control ........................................... PB-4
Parking lamp ..................................................... LT-248
PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) ... EC-51, EC-753
PGC/V - Wiring diagram .. EC-402, EC-410, EC-1110,
EC-1118
PHASE - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-1084
PHSB1 - Wiring diagram .................................. EC-373
PHSB2 - Wiring diagram .................................. EC-375
Pilot bushing replacement - See Pilot
converter(VQ35DE) ........................................ EM-125
Piston assembly(VK45DE) ............................. EM-263
Piston assembly(VQ35DE) ............................. EM-136
Piston pin inspection(VK45DE) ....................... EM-269
Piston pin inspection(VQ35DE) ...................... EM-141
Piston ring inspection(VK45DE) ..................... EM-270
Piston ring inspection(VQ35DE) ..................... EM-142
Piston to bore clearance(VK45DE) ................. EM-273
Piston to bore clearance(VQ35DE) ................ EM-145
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram . EC-493, EC-1200, AT-114
POS - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-366, EC-1077
POWER - Wiring diagram ................................... PG-5
Power door mirror .............................................. BL-24
Power socket ................................................... WW-52
Power steering fluid level ........................ PS-8, MA-37
Power steering hydraulic pressure .................... PS-30
Power steering oil pump .................................... PS-30
Power steering system bleeding .......................... PS-8
Power supply routing .......................................... PG-3
Power window .................................................. GW-14
PRE/SE - Wiring diagram EC-433, EC-439, EC-1141,
EC-1147
Precations for Leak detection dye .................. ATC-15
Precautions (General) ........................................... GI-4
Pressure switch 1 .............................. AT-153, AT-172
Pressure switch 2 ............................................ AT-165
Pressure switch 3 .............................. AT-149, AT-174
Pressure switch 5 .............................. AT-157, AT-176
Pressure switch 6 .............................. AT-161, AT-178
Pressure test (A/T) ............................................. AT-55
Propeller shaft ........................................... PR-4, PR-6
Propeller shaft on vehicle service ............. PR-4, PR-6
Propeller shaft vibration ............................ PR-4, PR-6
PS/SEN - Wiring diagram ............... EC-475, EC-1182
R
Radiator(VK45DE) ............................................ CO-43
Radiator(VQ35DE) ............................................ CO-14
Rear axle .......................................................... RAX-5
Rear bumper ....................................................... EI-14
Rear combination lamp removal and installation ..........
LT-265
Rear disc brake .................................................. BR-28
Rear door ............................................ BL-188, GW-65
Rear parcel shelf finisher .................................... EI-42
Rear seat ......................................................... SE-173
Rear seat belt .................................................... SB-31
Rear suspension ............................................... RSU-5
Rear window .................................................... GW-59
Rear window defogger ..................................... GW-71
Refrigerant connection precaution .................... ATC-7
Refrigerant discharging evacuating charging ATC-150

IDX-7
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L B
IDX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Refrigerant general precaution .......................... ATC-7
Refrigerant lines ............................................ ATC-150
Refrigerant pressure sensor ........... EC-704, EC-1424,
ATC-97
, ATC-166
Refrigeration cycle ........................................... ATC-20
Removal and installation (A/T) ........... AT-274, AT-278
Removal and installation (Transfer) .................... TF-44
Reverse interlock door mirror ........................... GW-94
Revolution sensor (A/T) ...................... AT-119, AT-263
Rocker cover(VK45DE) ................................... EM-199
Rocker cover(VQ35DE) ..................................... EM-53
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ......................... LT-266
ROOM/L - Wiring diagram ................................ LT-273
RP/SEN - Wiring diagram ................ EC-705, EC-1425
S
SAE J1979 - Service $01 - 09 ............. EC-54
, EC-756
SEAT - Wiring diagram ...................................... SE-99
Seat belt inspection ........................................... SB-32
Seat belt, front ................................................... SB-29
Seat belt, rear .................................................... SB-31
Seat, rear ......................................................... SE-173
Self-diagnosis (Transfer) .................................... TF-22
SEN/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-487, EC-1194
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................................... AT-230
Shift lock system .............................................. AT-229
Shock absorber (rear) ..................................... RSU-10
Side air bag (satellite) sensor .......................... SRS-50
Side curtain air bag .......................................... SRS-47
Side trim .............................................................. EI-37
SMJ (super multiple junction) .......................... PG-109
Spark plug replacement ..................................... MA-27
Spark plug replacement(VQ35DE) .................... MA-20
Spark plug(VK45DE) ....................................... EM-191
Spark plug(VQ35DE) ......................................... EM-45
Specification value ............................. EC-143, EC-847
Speedometer ........................................................ DI-5
Spiral cable ...................................................... SRS-44
SROOF - Wiring diagram .................................. RF-13
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint System ...... SRS-5
SRS - Wiring diagram ...................................... SRS-13
SRS Trouble diagnoses ..................................... SRS-9
Stabilizer bar (rear) ......................................... RSU-17
Stall test (A/T) .................................................... AT-53
Standardized relay ........................................... PG-112
START - Wiring diagram ..................................... SC-9
Starter .................................................................. SC-8
Starting system .................................................... SC-8
Steering gear and linkage inspection ................ MA-36
Steering wheel and column ................... PS-10, PS-13
Steering wheel turning force .............................. PS-10
Stop lamp ......................................................... LT-242
Stop lamp switch ............................. EC-589, EC-1307
STSIG - Wiring diagram .................................. AT-109
Sun roof, electric ................................................ RF-10
Sunload sensor ............................. ATC-118, ATC-127
Sunroof .................................................. RF-24, RF-27
Sunshade ............................................................ EI-44
Supplemental Restraint System ....................... SRS-5
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring diagram ..........
SRS-13
Suspension ....................................................... MA-37
Symbols and abbreviations ...................... GI-11, GI-24
System readiness test (SRT) code ...... EC-60, EC-762
T
Tachometer ........................................................... DI-5
Tail lamp ........................................................... LT-248
TCM circuit diagram ........................................... AT-52
TCM inspection table ......................................... AT-89
Thermostat(VK45DE) ....................................... CO-55
Thermostat(VQ35DE) ....................................... CO-29
Three way catalyst function (Bank 1) EC-380, EC-1089
Three way catalyst function (Bank 2) EC-380, EC-1089
Three way catalyst precautions ............................ GI-5
Three way catalyst(VK45DE) .......................... EM-183
Throttle control motor ....................... EC-610, EC-1329
Throttle control motor relay .............. EC-598, EC-1316
Throttle position sensor (TPS) .......... EC-219, EC-342,
EC-518
, EC-520, EC-631, EC-932, EC-1054, EC-1233,
EC-1235
, EC-1350
Throttle valve closed position learning . EC-86, EC-788
Tie-rod ............................................................... PS-19
Timing chain(VK45DE) ................................... EM-203
Timing chain(VQ35DE) ..................................... EM-66
Tire rotation ....................................................... MA-35
TLID - Wiring diagram ...................................... BL-209
Top tether strap child restraint ........................... SB-36
Torque converter installation ............. AT-277, AT-280
Torque convertor clutch solenoid valve AT-126, AT-128
TPS1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-344, EC-1056
TPS2 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-221, EC-934
TPS3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-633, EC-1352
Transfer control unit inspection table ................. TF-20
TRNSCV - Wiring diagram ............................... BL-278
Trouble diagnoses .............................................. GI-12
Trunk lid ........................................................... BL-201
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ...................... BL-207
TURN - Wiring diagram .................................... LT-216
Turn signal lamp ............................................... LT-212
Two trip detection logic ........................ EC-54, EC-756
Tyre pressure monitoring system - trouble diagnoses ..
WT-12
U
Unified meter and A/C amp. ............................... DI-28
Upper link (front susp.) ..................... FSU-16, FSU-34
V
Vacuum hose (brake system) ............................ BR-20
Valve clearance(VK45DE) .............................. EM-224
Valve clearance(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-94
Valve guide ..................................................... EM-109
Valve guide(VK45DE) ..................................... EM-243

LT-136
ACTIVE AFS
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
HEADLAMP AUTO AIMING
Headlamp auto aiming control automatically corrects vertical deviation of light axis that is brought by the
change of vehicle height with changing number of passenger and laden weight, and relieves dazzle to oncom-
ing vehicles.
AFS control unit determines the current vehicle conditions by each received signals, and sends commands to
the low beam headlamps to auto aiming. With the headlamps (HIGH/LOW) illuminated and engine running,
the low beam headlamps are operative by AFS control unit commands.
The height sensor is located on the left side of the rear suspension member and detects rear vehicle height
change by sensing the displacement of the rear suspension arm. And transmits a height sensor signal to the
AFS control unit.
With reference to the rear vehicle height under the empty condition, light axis of low beam with low rear vehi-
cle height is relatively higher than that with the empty condition. AFS control unit switches drive signal corrects
height of low beam axis to maintain height of light axis with empty condition.
Light axis of low beam with high rear vehicle height is relatively lower than that with empty condition. Light axis
of low beam with empty condition is set as upper limit of headlamp auto aiming control operation. Control to
correct deviation is not performed when light axis of low beam gets relatively higher than that with empty con-
dition. Timing of control is switched in accordance with driving conditions.

Headlamp auto aiming operation
*1: Included high beam illuminated
*2: Control timing of drive signal is switched by vehicle speed and accelerating/decelerating vehicle.
*3: Control is performed without regard to the condition of AFS switch. Headlamp auto aiming control function cannot be cancelled.
OUTLINE
Power is supplied
When the ignition switch is ON or START position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No.12, located in fuse block (J/B)]

to AFS control unit terminal 1

to front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 13

to AFS switch terminal 1

to unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 53.
Ground is supplied

to AFS control unit terminal 25

through grounds M16 and M70,

to front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 11

through grounds E22 and E43.
SKIB4707E
Operating range With 18-inch wheel (Reference value) With 19-inch wheel (Reference value) Vehicle height
A 0 mm (Standard position) 0 mm (Standard position) Unloaded vehicle position
B Approx. 200 mm (7.9 in) Approx.180 mm (7.1 in) Low
Low beam status Vehicle speed Engine speed AFS switch
Illuminated*
1Control switch by driving conditions*2While engine running
Irrespective*3

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-37
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesNLS0008E
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F).
CAUTION:

Do not overfill.

Recommended fluid is genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .


Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.

Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
Axle and Suspension PartsNLS0008F
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.

Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.

Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.

Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.

Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
SST850C
SST851C
SMA525A
SFA392B