Brake caliper INFINITI FX35 2004 User Guide

REAR DISC BRAKE
BR-27
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CAUTION:
Before installing caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe off oil and grease on washer seats on axle
assembly and mounting surface of caliper assembly.
3. Install brake hose to caliper assembly and tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washer for union bolt.

Securely attach brake hose to protrusion on caliper assembly.
4. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
5. Install tires to the vehicle.
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper AssemblyAFS001NE
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sliding pin bolt, and then remove pad, shim, shim cover, and pad retainer from torque member
and cylinder.
2. Remove sliding pin boot from torque member.
3. As shown in the figure, using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove
retaining ring from cylinder body.
4. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure, and blow air from
union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
5. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seals from cylin-
der body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder inner wall.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:

Use new brake fluid to clean. 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.
SBR028A
BRD0041D
PFIA0269E

BRC-4
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
PRECAUTIONS
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If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.

If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or converted, VDC OFF indicator
lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (Shock Absorber, Strut, Spring, Bush, etc.), Tires, wheels (exclude specified size),
components related to brake (Pad, Rotor, Caliper, etc.), components related to engine (Muffler, ECM,
etc.), components related to body reinforcement (Roll bar, Tower bar, etc.).

Driving in the condition of breakage or excessive wear of suspension, tires or components related to the
brakes may cause VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn on, and the VDC system may
not operate properly.

When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The
noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.

When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp carves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP
indicator lamp may turn on. However, this is not a malfunction, if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting engine.

Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. When VDC function is OFF (VDC SW
ON) may cause the G -sensor system indicate a malfunction. However, this is not a malfunction, if normal
operation can be resumed after restarting engine.

FAX-2
[2WD]
PREPARATION
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[2WD]PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)ADS000HM
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsADS000HN
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)

Removing steering outer socket

Removing transverse link
NT546
Tool name Description
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing strut lower side

Removing wheel hub and bearing
assembly
PBIC0190E

FAX-4
[2WD]
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLEPFP:40202
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceADS000HP
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

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

Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationADS000HQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mounting nut.Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Splash guard
4. Steering knuckle 5. Cotter pin
SDIA1437E

FAX-8
[AWD]
PREPARATION
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)ADS000OI
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsADS000OJ
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)

Removing steering outer socket

Removing transverse link
KV381 00500
( — )
Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.Installing drive shaft plug
KV381 02200
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Drift
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.Installing drive shaft plug
NT546
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D
Tool name Description
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing hub lock nut

Removing strut lower side

Removing wheel hub and bearing assembly

Removing undercoverPBIC0190E

FAX-10
[AWD]
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLEPFP:40202
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceADS000OL
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

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

Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationADS000OM
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mounting nut.Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Disc rotor
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Splash guard 6. Steering knuckle
SDIA1440E

FSU-4
PREPARATION
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Commercial Service ToolsAES000N1
Tool nameDescription
Spring compressor Removing coil spring
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing undercover

Removing steering gear

Removing drive shaft (For AWD models)

Removing suspension components parts
S-NT717
PBIC0190E

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FSU-9
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Removal and InstallationAES000N6
REMOVAL
1. Set an engine slinger to engine, then suspend engine.
2. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from
strut assembly.
5. Remove disc rotor.
6. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
7. Remove undercover with power tool.
8. Remove front cross bar.
9. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension
member. Refer to PS-41, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mount-
ing nut.
11. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket
from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
12. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then
hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
13. Remove front final drive side of drive shaft with power tool. (For
AWD models) Refer to FAX-12, "
Removal and Installation (Left
Side)" , FA X - 1 3 , "Removal and Installation (Right Side)" .
14. Set jack under front suspension member.
15. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
1. Strut upper plate 2. Strut spacer 3. Mounting insulator
4. Mounting insulator bracket 5. Mounting bearing 6. Spring upper seat
7. Spring upper rubber seat 8. Coil spring 9. Spring lower rubber seat
10. Bound bumper 11. Strut 12. Steering knuckle
13. Front suspension member 14. Transverse link 15. Stabilizer bar
16. Stabilizer bushing 17. Stabilizer clamp 18. Stabilizer connecting rod
19. Front cross bar 20. Cotter pin
SEIA0328E
SEIA0329E
SDIA1434E

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Disc BrakeALS000FT
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
CALIPER

Check for leakage.
PA D

Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageALS000FU
STEERING GEAR

Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.

Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Front Rear
Brake model CLZ31VC AD14VE
Standard thickness 28.0 mm (1.102 in) 16.0 mm (0.630 in)
Maximum runout 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) 0.05mm (0.0020 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 26.0 mm (1.024 in) 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
SMA922A
Brake model CLZ31VC AD14VE
Standard thickness 9.5 mm (0.374 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
BRA0010D
SLIA0014E

PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
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PARKING BRAKE CONTROLPFP:36010
ComponentsAFS001TK
Removal and InstallationAFS001TL
REMOVAL
1. Remove front kicking plate (driver side). Refer to IP-12, "(A) Front Kicking Plate (LH/RH)" .
2. Remove front body side welt (driver side). Refer to EI-37, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
3. Remove dash side finisher (driver side). Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove instrument lower panel (driver side). Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove adjusting nut.
6. Remove front cable installation bolts, nuts, and lock plate, then remove front cable from the vehicle.
7. Remove heat insulator between center tube and rear propeller shaft.
8. Remove exhaust center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
9. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove rear disc caliper and disc rotors. Refer to BR-26, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper
Assembly" .
11. Remove parking brake shoe, and remove rear cable from toggle lever. Refer to PB-5, "
PARKING BRAKE
SHOE" .
1. Device assembly 2. Spring insulator 3. Return spring
4. Lock plate 5. Front cable 6. Return spring
7. Rear left cable 8. Rear right cable 9. Pin
10. Adjusting nut
SFIA1943E