INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual

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FUSE, FUSIBLE LINK AND RELAY BOX
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CONTENTS
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PROPELLER SHAFT
PREPARATION ........................................................... 2
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 2
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 3
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ............................... ..... 4
On-Vehicle Inspection ......................................... ..... 4
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION ..... ..... 4
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ................... ..... 4
Components ........................................................ ..... 4
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 5
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 5
INSPECTION ................................................... ..... 5
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 6
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ................................. ..... 7
On-Vehicle Inspection ......................................... ..... 7 APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION .....
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PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ................... ..... 7
Components ........................................................ ..... 8
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 11
Disassembly and Assembly of Center Bearing ... ... 12
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 12
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 13
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 14
General Specifications ......................................... ... 14
2WD MODELS ................................................. ... 14
AWD MODELS ................................................. ... 14
Journal Axal Play ................................................. ... 14
Propeller Shaft Runout ........................................ ... 14

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PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsADS001A4
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsADS001A5
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV40104000
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Flange wrench
a: 85 mm (3.35 in)
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) Removing and installing center flange lock nut
ST30031000
(J-22912-01)
Puller
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia. Removing rear propeller shaft center bearing
NT659
NT411
Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PR-3
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartADS001A6
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable
Reference page
Front
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NVH in FFD and RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, and RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section
NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
RearPR-7PR-11—
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotating torque
Center bearing improper installation
Excessive center bearing axial end play
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise
××××××××××××××
Shake × × ××××××
Vibration ××××××× ×× × ×

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FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
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On-Vehicle InspectionADS001A9
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1. Measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring point by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 90,
180, 270 degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.
ComponentsADS001B9
Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
SDIA1759E
Propeller shaft runout measuring point
Dimension A: 381.5 mm (15.01 in)
PDIA0338E
1. Propeller shaft assembly 2. Heat bracket (A) 3. Heat bracket (B)
4. O-ring
PDIA0743E

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REMOVAL
1. Remove the front and rear engine undercover with a power tool.
2. Remove the front cross bar with a power tool. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove the exhaust front tube bracket with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor harness connector.
5. Remove the exhaust front tube mounting nuts with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
6. Remove the right bank three way catalyst with a power tool. Refer to EM-26, "
Removal and Installation"
(VQ35DE), EM-182, "Removal and Installation" (VK45DE).
7. Remove the power steering piping mounting bolts. Refer to PS-
41, "HYDRAULIC LINE" .
8. Remove the power steering gear box fixing bolts to secure work- ing area for removal of propeller shaft. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the steering gear box piping dur-
ing removal.
9. Put matching marks onto propeller shaft flange yoke and final drive companion flange.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage propeller
shaft flange and companion flange.
10. Remove the propeller shaft fixing bolts.
11. Set the transmission jack at the transfer, remove rear engine mounting bolts, and then lower transmission jack about 40-50
mm (0.16 - 0.21 in).
12. Remove propeller shaft from the front final drive and transfer.
INSPECTION

Inspect propeller shaft runout at measuring point. If runout
exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
SDIA1516E
SDIA1517E
SDIA1518E
Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
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FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
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As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial
play of joint. If outside the standard, replace propeller shaft
assembly.

Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is
detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble joints.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, install in the reverse order of removal.

Align matching marks to install propeller shaft to final drive com-
panion flange, and then tighten to specified torque. Refer to PR-
4, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolts.

After assembly, perform a driving test to check propeller shaft
vibration. If vibration occurred, separate propeller shaft from
final drive or transfer. Reinstall companion flange after rotating it
by 90, 180, 270 degrees. Then perform driving test and check
propeller shaft vibration again at each point. Propeller shaft runout measuring point
Dimension A: 381.5 mm (15.01 in)
PDIA0338E
Journal axial play : 0 mm (0 in)
PDA0005D
SDIA1517E

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On-Vehicle InspectionADS001AB
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.

If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace center bearing.
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1. Measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring points by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle. Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
SDIA1781E
Propeller shaft runout measuring points (2WD models)
Dimension A: 192 mm (7.56 in) B: 190 mm (7.48 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)
SDIA1581E
Propeller shaft runout measuring points (AWD models) Dimension A: 162 mm (6.38 in) B: 245 mm (9.65 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)
SDIA1779E

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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ComponentsADS001B8
2WD Models
AWD Models
NOTE:

The joint cannot be disassembled.

The center bearing can be disassembled. Refer to PR-12, "Disassembly and Assembly of Center
Bearing" .
PDIA0687E
1. Propeller shaft (1st shaft) 2. Center bearing assembly 3. Center bearing mounting bracket
(Lower)
4. Center flange 5. Lock nut 6. Propeller shaft (2nd shaft)
7. Clip 8. Center bearing mounting bracket (Upper) 9. Washer
PDIA0688E
1. Propeller shaft (1st shaft) 2. Center flange 3. Center bearing mounting bracket
(Lower)
4. Center bearing assembly 5. Propeller shaft (2nd shaft) 6. Clip
7. Center bearing mounting bracket (Upper) 8. Washer 9. Lock nut

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Removal and InstallationADS001AC
REMOVAL
1. Move the A/T select lever to N position and release the parking brake.
2. Remove the tunnel stay with power tool. Refer to RSU-5, "
REAR
SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove the center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3,
"EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Loosen mounting nuts of center bearing mounting brackets with power tool.
CAUTION:
Tighten mounting nuts temporarily.
5. For 2WD models

Put matching marks on propeller shaft rebro joint with final
drive companion flange.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage propeller
shaft and companion flange.
For AWD models

Put matching marks on propeller shaft flange yoke with trans-
fer companion flange and on rebro joint with final drive com-
panion flange.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage propeller shaft flange yoke, rebro joint and com-
panion flanges.
6. Remove propeller shaft fixing bolts and nuts.
7. Remove center bearing mounting bracket fixing nuts.
8. Remove propeller shaft.
CAUTION:
If constant velocity joint was bent during propeller shaft assembly removal, installation, or trans-
portation, its boot may be damaged. Wrap boot interference area to metal part with shop cloth or
rubber to protect boot from breakage.
PDIA0744E
PDIA0402E
PDIA0470E