GI-11 INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Repair Manual

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Disassembly and AssemblyNGS000DD
COMPONENTS
CAUTION:

Disassemble and assemble steering gear assembly by securing the mounting area in a vise using
copper plates.

Clean steering gear assembly with kerosene before disassembling. Be careful to avoid splashing
or applying any kerosene over connector of discharge port or return port.
1. Outer socket 2. Boot clamp 3. Boot
4. Inner socket 5. Boot clamp (stainless wire) 6. End cover assembly
7. Rack oil seal 8. Rack Teflon ring 9. O-ring
10. Rack assembly 11. Gear housing assembly 12. Cylinder tubes
13. O-ring 14. Gear-sub assembly 15. power steering solenoid valve
16. Rear cover cap
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: A p p l y G e n u i n e L i q u i d G a s k e t , T h r e e B o n d 1111 B o r e q u i v a l e n t .
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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Disassembly and Assembly (Models with VK45DE)NGS000DG
COMPONENTS
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur.

If oil leakage is found on oil pump.

Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed.

Performance of oil pump is low.
1. Pulley 2. Snap ring 3. Drive shaft
4. Joint 5. O-ring 6. Connector bolt
7. Flow control valve 8. Spring 9. Oil seal
10. Suction pipe 11. O-ring 12. Body assembly
13. O-ring 14. Side plate 15. Vane
16. Rotor 17. Cam ring 18. Cartridge
19. Dowel pin 20. Gasket 21. Rear cover
22. Copper washer
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
SGIA1187E

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Disassembly and Assembly (Models with VQ35DE)NGS000DH
COMPONENTS
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur.

If oil leakage is found on oil pump.

Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed.

Performance of oil pump is low.
1. Pulley 2. Oil seal 3. Bracket
4. Body assembly 5. Suction pipe 6. O-ring
7. Flow control valve B assembly 8. Flow control valve spring 9. Flow control valve A
10. Dowel pin 11. Front side plate 12. Vane
13. Rotor 14. Rotor snap ring 15. Cam ring
16. Rear side plate 17. O-ring 18. Teflon ring
19. O-ring 20. Rear cover 21. Cartridge
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
SGIA1188E

PS-40
HYDRAULIC LINE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
10. Eye-bolt 11. Copper washer 12. Eye-joint (assembled to high-pres-
sure side hose)
13. Pressure sensor 14. Oil pump bracket
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.

PS-42
HYDRAULIC LINE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Refer to GI-11, "Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.

PS-44
HYDRAULIC LINE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal and InstallationNGS000DL
CAUTION:

Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor.

Insert hose securely until it contacts tube spool (Do not
apply fluid).

Install eye-bolt with eye-joint (assembled to high-pressure
hose) protrusion facing with pump side cutout, and then
tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by hand.
Refer to GI-11, "Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
SGIA0514E
SGIA0515E

WHEEL HUB
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WHEEL HUBPFP:43202
On-Vehicle Inspection NDS000FQ
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of
wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub, and make sure that is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationNDS000FR
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove rear brake caliper with a power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer
to BR-30, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put matching mark on disc rotor and the wheel hub and bearing
assembly then removing disc rotor.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut with a power tool.Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Axle housing 2. Ball seat 3. Bushing
4. Back plate 5. Anchor block 6. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
7. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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SDIA2638E

RAX-8
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
REAR DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39600
Removal and InstallationNDS000FS
COMPONENT
VQ35DE model
VK45DE model
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut with a power tool.
3. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket fixing bolt and free stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to
RSU-7, "
Components" .
4. Separate the wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft
by lightly tapping the end with a suitable tool hammer and wood
block, and then remove hub lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
counterpart such as joint sub-assembly, and other parts.
NOTE:
Using a puller (suitable tool) if the wheel hub and bearing
assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after per-
forming the above procedure.
5. Remove mounting bolts between side flange and drive shaft with a power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
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1. Side flange 2. Drive shaft 3. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SDIA3248E
1. Side flange 2. Drive shaft 3. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SDIA1821E

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.

If a malfunction is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then
replace with new one.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RAX-8, "COMPONENT" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Disassembly and AssemblyNDS000FT
COMPONENT
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Place shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When retaining shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.
3. If plug needs to be removed, move boot to wheel side, and take it out with a plastic hammer.
4. Put matching marks on housing and shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint or similar substance for matching marks. Do not scratch the surface.
RAA0030D
1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring
4. Ball cage, steel ball and Inner race
assembly5. Stopper ring 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft 9. Circular clip
10. Joint sub-assembly 11. Dust shield
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for symbols in the figure.
: NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent
SDIA3029J

RFD-16
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYPFP:38300
Removal and InstallationNDS000F7
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove center muffler with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove rear stabilizer bar with a power tool. Refer to RSU-17, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
3. Remove propeller shaft from the final drive. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove drive shaft from final drive with a power tool. Then sus-
pend it by wire etc. Refer to RAX-8, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
5. Remove breather hose from the final drive.
6. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SEN-
SOR" .
1. Rear final drive assembly 2. Upper stopper 3. Propeller shaft
4. Washer 5. Lower stopper 6. Drive shaft
A: For VQ35DE models
B: For VK45DE models
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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