propeller shaft INFINITI FX35 2004 Workshop Manual

PR-14
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsADS000O9
2WD MODEL
AW D M OD E L
Front Propeller ShaftADS000OA
JOURNAL AXIAL PLAY
PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT LIMIT
Rear Propeller ShaftADS000OB
JOURNAL AXIAL PLAY
PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT LIMIT
Applied model VQ35DE
Propeller shaft model 3S80A-1VL107
Number of joints3
Coupling method with transmission Sleeve type
Applied model VQ35DE VK45DE
Front propeller shaftPropeller shaft model 2S56A
Number of joints 2
Coupling method with front final drive Flange type
Coupling method with transfer Sleeve type
Rear propeller shaftPropeller shaft model 3F80A-1VL107
Number of joints 3
Coupling method with transfer Flange type
Model2S56A
Yoke journal bearing axial play 0 mm (0 in)
Model2S56A
Propeller shaft runout limit 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
Model3S80A-1VL107, 3F80A-1VL107
Yoke journal bearing thrust play 0 mm (0 in)
Model3S80A-1VL107, 3F80A-1VL107
Propeller shaft runout limit 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
PS-7
C
D
E
F
H
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J
K
L
MA
B
PS
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartAGS000GS
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
PS-8PS-8PS-25PS-25PS-25PS-8PS-10PS-10
EM-15
, EM-169PS-10PS-12PS-19PS-12PS-12PS-19
NVH in PR section
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX section
NVH in BR section
Possible cause and suspected parts
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging force
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE and SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom STEERINGNoise× × ××××× × × ×××××× ×
Shake××× × ×××× ×
Vibration××××× × ×× ×
Shimmy××× × ××× ×
Judder××××××

RAX-4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartADS000C3
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-9—
RAX-5—
NVH in PR section
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX and FSU section
Refer to REAR AXLE in this chart.
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise×× ×××××× ××
Shake×× ×××××××
REAR
AXLENoise×× ××× ×××××
Shake×××××××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy×× ×××××
Judder× × ×× ××
Poor quality ride or handling×× × ××

RFD-6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartADS000JO
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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Refer to RFD-18, "
INSPECTION
" .
Refer to RFD-24, "
TOOTH CONTACT
" .
Refer to RFD-18, "
INSPECTION
" .
Refer to RFD-13, "
Pre-Inspection
" .
—
Refer to MA-31, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
" .
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and suspected parts
Rough gear tooth
Improper gear contact
Tooth surfaces worn
Incorrect backlash
Companion flange excessive runout
Improper gear oil
Propeller shaft
Axle and suspension
Tires
Road wheel
Drive shaft
Brakes
Steering
Symptom Differential Noise×××××××××××××

FRONT OIL SEAL
RFD-7
C
E
F
G
H
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K
L
MA
B
RFD
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Removal and InstallationADS000JP
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "REMOVAL" .
2. Put a matching mark on the end of the drive pinion correspond-
ing to the C position matching mark on the final drive companion
flange.
CAUTION:

For matching mark, use paint. Never damage drive pin-
ion.

The matching mark C on the final drive companion flange
indicates the maximum vertical runout position.
3. Using the drive pinion flange wrench, remove drive pinion lock
nut.
4. Remove the companion flange using the puller.
5. Remove front oil seal using the side bearing outer race puller,
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to sealing lips of oil seal. Press front
oil seal into carrier with tool.
NOTE:

When installing the oil seal, be careful not to get it inclined.

Discard the old oil seal. Always replace with new one.
SDIA0963E
Tool number : KV40104000 ( – )
SDIA1589E
Tool number : ST33290001 (J34286)
SDIA1590E
Tool number : ST30720000 (J25405)
SDIA1591E

RFD-8
FRONT OIL SEAL
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2. Align the matching mark of drive pinion with the matching mark
C of companion flange, then install the companion flange.
3. Apply oil on the screw part of drive pinion and the seating surface of drive pinion lock nut.
4. Install drive pinion nut with tool.
CAUTION:
The drive pinion lock nut is not reusable. Never reuse drive pinion nut.
5. Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-10, "
INSTALLATION" .
SDIA0963E
Tool number : KV40104000 ( – )

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
RFD-11
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
RFD
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Removal and InstallationADS000JR
REMOVAL
1. Remove exhaust center tube. Refer to EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove rear propeller shaft from the final drive. Refer to PR-8, "
REMOVAL" .
3. Remove rear drive shaft from final drive, then suspend it by wire
etc.
4. Remove breather hose from the final drive.
5. Remove ABS rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL
SENSORS" .
6. Set transmission jack to rear final drive assembly, and then
remove mounting bolts are nut connecting to the suspension
member.
CAUTION:
Do not place a transmission jack on the rear cover (alumi-
num case).
7. Remove the rear final drive assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installation, check the final drive oil level. Refer to MA-31, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil" .
PDIA0886E
1. Rear final drive assembly 2. Rear propeller shaft 3. Washer
4. Lower stopper 5. Upper stopper 6. Drive shaft
SDIA1094E

RFD-14
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
1. Fit a dial gauge onto the companion flange face (inner side of
the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).
2. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
3. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange
(socket diameter).
4. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
5. If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure
below to adjust.
a. Check for runout while changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90° step,
and search for the point where the runout is the minimum.
b. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, replace the companion
flange.
c. If the runout value still outside of the limit after the companion flange has been replaced, check pinion
bearing and drive pinion assembly.
TOOTH CONTACT
Check tooth contact. Refer to RFD-24, "TOOTH CONTACT" .
Disassembly and AssemblyADS000JU
REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
1. Using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers, mount carrier on tool.
2. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of
the bearing cap.
Bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. Replace them
in their proper positions.Runout limit : 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
Runout limit : 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
SDIA0569E
Tool number : KV38100800 (J25604 - 01)
SDIA1008E
SPD889

RSU-4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartAES000MI
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
RSU-7RSU-9—
—
—
RSU-7RSU-5RSU-16
NVH in PR section
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX and FSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section
NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom REAR SUSPENSIONNoise×××××× ××××××××
Shake×××× × × ××××××
Vibration××××× × ×× × ×
Shimmy×××× × ××× ××
Judder ××× ××× ××
Poor quality ride or
handling××××× ×× ×××

RSU-8
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and InstallationAES000MM
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire 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-
25, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive, then remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension
member.
4. Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer toRSU-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Separate attachments between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member.
8. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
10. Set jack under rear final drive.
11. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of tunnel stay and member stay with power tool, then remove those parts
from vehicle.
12. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay with power tool and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle.
13. Gradually lowering jack, remove rear suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION

Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of installation position of links (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
1. Bushing 2. Mounting seal 3. Mounting seal bracket
4. Distance tube 5. Bound bumper cover 6. Bound bumper
7. Shock absorber 8. Upper seat 9. Coil spring
10. Rubber seat 11. Rear lower link 12. Axle
13. Cotter pin 14. Radius rod 15. Front lower link protector
16. Front lower link 17. Stopper 18. Shock absorber assembly
19. Suspension arm 20. Stabilizer connecting rod mounting
bracket21. Stabilizer connecting rod
22. Rear pin stay 23. Rear suspension member 24. Stabilizer bar
25. Stabilizer bushing 26. Stabilizer clamp 27. Member stay
28. Tunnel stay