INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual

PS-38
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
6. Remove snap ring from drive shaft assembly and press out it.
CAUTION:
When removing snap ring, be careful not to damage drive
shaft assembly.
7. Using a screwdriver, remove oil seal for body assembly.
8. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
9. Loosen lock nut and remove washer, O-ring, joint then remove
connector bolt, O-ring and pull out flow control valve and spring
from body assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop and deform the flow control valve.
10. Remove suction pipe from body assembly.
11. Remove O-ring for suction pipe.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection
Check body assembly and the inside of rear cover for damage. If any damage is found, replace with new part
for rear cover and replace with new power steering pump assembly for body assembly.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
Check cam ring, side plate, rotor and vane for damage. If any damage is found, replace cartridge assembly
with new one.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Fix oil pump in vise as vise occasion demands.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft assembly in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise
and shaft.
SST010B
SST034A
SGIA0524E

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
PS-39
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1. Apply a coat of Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to oil seal lip
and to the circumference of oil seal. Using proper tool, such as
hand press machine, install it to body assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse oil seal.
2. Apply a coat of Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to drive shaft
assembly and press drive shaft assembly into body assembly
with suitable tool, then install snap ring.
NOTE:
Do not reuse snap ring.
3. Apply a coat of Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to O-ring and
Install O-ring into body assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring.
4. Install side plate to body assembly.
5. Install lock pin into lock pin hole, and install cam-ring as shown
in the figure.

When installing cam-ring, turn carved face with a letter (E) of
it to rear cover.
CAUTION:
Do not confuse the assembling direction of cam ring. If
cam ring is installed facing the incorrect direction, it may
cause pump operation malfunction.
6. Install rotor to body assembly.
SST038A
SGIA0422E
SGIA0591E

PS-40
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45

When installing rotor, turn punch mark face on rotor to body
assembly.
7. Install vane to rotor with facing the round portion outside.
8. Check if drive shaft assembly turns smoothly.
9. Install gasket to body assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse gasket.
10. Install rear cover to body assembly and tighten bolts at the spec-
ified torque.
11. Install bracket to rear cover and tighten bolts at the specified
torque.
12. Install pulley to drive shaft assembly then tighten lock nut at the
specified torque.
13. Install spring, flow control valve, O-ring, connector bolt, joint,
washer to body assembly. Then tighten lock nut at the specified
torque.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring.
14. Apply a coat of Nissan PSF or equivalent to O-ring and Install O-ring to suction pipe.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring.
15. Install suction pipe to body assembly.
SGIA0424E
SST843A
SGIA0425E

HYDRAULIC LINE
PS-41
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HYDRAULIC LINEPFP:49721
ComponentsAGS000H5
VQ35DE 2WD MODEL
SGIA0559E
1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose
4. High pressure hose 5. Oil pump 6. Steering gear assembly

PS-42
HYDRAULIC LINE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
VQ35DE AWD MODEL
7. Oil cooler 8. Eye bolt 9. Copper washer
10. Oil pressure sensor
SGIA0560E
1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose
4. High pressure hose 5. Oil pump 6. Steering gear assembly
7. Oil cooler 8. Eye bolt 9. Copper washer
10. Oil pressure sensor

HYDRAULIC LINE
PS-43
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and InstallationAGS000H6

Refer to PS-41, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Confirm with mating marking that if it is in phase with hose and
clamp, then correct if needs.

To install eye joint, join projection of eye joint into notch of power
steering pump, and attach eye joint to power steering pump
properly. Then, tighten eye bolt by hands fully, and tighten it with
a specified torque.

Connect harness connector into pressure sensor securely.
SGIA0563E
SGIA0533E

PS-44
HYDRAULIC LINE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
ComponentAGS000HF
VK45DE AWD MODEL
SGIA0727E
1. Reservoir tank 2. Suction hose 3. High pressure hose
4. Oil cooler 5. Steering gear assembly 6. Reservoir tank bracket
7. Eye bolt

HYDRAULIC LINE
PS-45
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and InstallationAGS000HG

Refer to PS-41, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Confirm with mating marking that if it is in phase with hose and
clamp, then correct if needs.

To install eye joint, join projection of eye joint into notch of power
steering pump, and attach eye joint to power steering pump
properly. Then, tighten eye bolt by hands fully, and tighten it with
a specified torque.
SGIA0563E
SGIA0537E

PS-46
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Steering WheelAGS000H7
Steering AngleAGS000H8
Steering ColumnAGS000H9
Steering Outer Socket and Inner SocketAGS000HA
End play of the axle direction for steering wheel 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference 0 − 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Inner wheel
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 32°00′ (32.0°)
Nominal 35°00′ (35.0°)
Maximum 36°00′ (36.0°)
Outer wheel
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Nominal 30°00′ (30.0°)
Steering column length “ L1 ” 572 mm (22.52 in)
SGIA0556E
Steering gear typePR26AM
Tie-rod ball joint outer socketSwinging torque 0.3 − 2.9 N·m (0.03 − 0.29 kg-m, 3 − 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance

Measuring point: cotter pin hole of stud4.84 − 46.7 N (0.50 − 4.7 kg, 4 − 34 lb)
Rotating torque 0.3 − 2.9 N·m (0.03 − 0.29 kg-m, 3 − 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Tie-rod ball joint inner socketSwinging torque 1.0 − 7.8 N·m (0.11 − 0.79 kg-m, 9 − 69 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance

Measuring point: L mark see below,
L=83.2 mm (3.276 in).12.1 − 93.7 N (1.3 − 9.5 kg, 9 − 69 lb)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.08 in) or less
SGIA0358E

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
PS-47
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Steering GearAGS000HB
Oil PumpAGS000HC
Steering FluidAGS000HD
Tie-rod length “L” 135.2 mm (5.32 in)
SGIA0167E
Steering gear modelPR26AM
Rack neutral position, dimension “L” (rack stroke) 67.0 mm (2.638 in)
Rack sliding forceAt the neutral point:
Range within ± 11.5 mm
(±0.453 in) from the neutral
position
(in power ON)Area average value 147 − 211 N (14.99 − 21.52 kg, 33.1 − 47.52 lb)
Allowable variation 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) or less
Whole area (in power OFF)Peak value 294 N (30.0 kg, 66 lb) or less
Allowable variation 147 N (16 kg, 35 lb) or less
SGIA0629J
Oil pump relief hydraulic pressure
9,900 − 10,700 kPa (101 − 109 kg/cm2 , 1449 − 1564, psi)
Fluid capacity
Approx. 1.0 (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp qt)