boot INFINITI FX35 2006 Owner's Manual

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAX-21
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Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.

If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assem-
bly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly

If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set.
ASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. Wind serrated part of drive shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with each new one.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
3. Line up alignment marks which were made when spider assem- bly was removed. Install spider assembly, with serration chamfer
facing dive shaft.
4. Secure spider assembly with snap ring. NOTE:
Discard old snap ring; replace with new one.
5. Apply Nissan genuine grease or equivalent to spider assembly and sliding surface.
6. Install housing to spider assembly. Apply Nissan genuine grease or equivalent to housing.
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Grease amount : 113 − 123 g (3.99 − 4.34 oz)
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7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.

Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.
9. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely.
NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
10. Set boot band in the specified grooves. Fit band's pawl to the grooves and tack them.
11. Pull and tighten the pawls of tool hanger by using a pair of long- nose pliers.
12. Insert band's tip into end of tool pawl.
13. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot bands again.
14. Install circular clip. NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one. Boot installation Length “L ”:
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in)
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Wheel Side
1. Insert the amount grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with new ones.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
4. Attach circular clip to shaft. At this time, circular clip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.
NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
5. Insert the specified amount of grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent) listed below into boot from large end of boot.
6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing of joint sub-assembly, boot
may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:

Boot may brake if boot installation length is less than standard value.

Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
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SFA800
Grease amount : 95 − 11 5 g ( 3 . 3 5 − 4.06 oz)
RAC0049D
Boot installation length “L” : 136 mm (5.35 in) SDIA3250E

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8. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with new boot band using the boot band crimping tool [SST: KV40107300] as shown
in the figure.
NOTE:

Discard old boot band; replace with new ones.

Secure boot band so that dimension “M” shown bellow right
satisfies the following:
9. After installing joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is
not correct, secure boot with new boot bands again.
RAC1133D
Large diameter side : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Small diameter side : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) FAX-25
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS000CA
Drive ShaftNDS000CB
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Joint type (Wheel side) (Transaxle side)
Grease quantity 77 − 97 g (2.72 − 3.42 oz) 95
− 105 g (3.35 − 3.70 oz) (LH side)
113 − 123 g (3.99 − 4.34 oz) (RH side)
Boots installed length 136 mm (5.35 in) 150.9
− 152.9 mm (5.94 − 6.02 in) (LH side)
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in) (RH side)

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:54010
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNES000I3
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
STRUT INSPECTION

Check strut for oil leakage, damage and replace if there are. Refer to FSU-11, "COIL SPRING AND
STRUT" .
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000I4
DESCRIPTION

Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK

Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.

Check road wheels for runout.

Check wheel bearing axial end play.

Check ball joint axial end play of compression rod, upper link, and steering knuckle

Check shock absorber operation.

Check each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

Check each link, rod and member for cracks, deformation and other damage.

Check vehicle posture.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
–The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.

Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
–Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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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-
19, "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-39, "
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-17, "
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
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
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TRANSVERSE LINKPFP:54500
Removal and InstallationNES000FU
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove front cross bar.
4. Remove cotter pin at transverse link, then loosen mounting nut.
5. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove transverse link 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.
6. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link (mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse
link.
7. Remove mounting bolts which are at the front of transverse link (mounting part with front suspension member) with power tool,
separate transverse link.
8. Remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.

Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or other damage, and also for grease leakage. If any non-standard con-
dition is found, replace it.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
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ComponentsNAS0006C

THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques,
lubrication points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information neces-
sary to perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the
appropriate PARTS CATALOG .
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration
is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.
SYMBOLS
1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover 1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease 2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE MA-9
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NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts i f found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perfo rm
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km). MA-20
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MA-
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Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (5) EM-93, "Valve Clear-
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EM-
222, "Va l v e
Clearance"
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 3.75
(6)
3 7.50
(12)
6 11 . 2 5
(18)
9 15
(24)
12 18.75
(30)
15 22.5
(36)
18 26.25
(42)
21 30
(48)
24
Brake lines & cables II MA-35
Brake pads & rotors
IIII MA-36
Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oil NOTE (1) I I MA-29,
MA-31
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MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts IIII MA-36
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MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) IIII MA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system IIII MA-29
In-cabin microfilter
RR AT C - 1 2 4
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 33.75
(54)
27 37.5
(60)
30 41.25
(66)
33 45
(72)
36 48.75
(78)
39 52.5
(84)
42 56.25
(90)
45 60
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables II MA-35
Brake pads & rotors
I III MA-36