length INFINITI FX35 2006 Owner's Guide

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAX-23
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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.
SDIA1127E
SFA800
Grease amount : 95 − 11 5 g ( 3 . 3 5 − 4.06 oz)
RAC0049D
Boot installation length “L” : 136 mm (5.35 in) SDIA3250E

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)

FUEL TANK FL-11
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9. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel tank side.
10. Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack. CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.
11. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
12. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank. CAUTION:

Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.

Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
13. Remove fuel filler tube protector and fuel filler tube, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.

Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.

Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.

To connect quick connector, refer to FL-7, "Quick Connector" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres- sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connec- tions.

After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, make sure to adjust wheel alignment and then, adjust
neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" and BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
PBIC1581E
PBIC0878E
Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Fuel tank side : 8 - 12 mm (0.31 - 0.47 in)
Fuel filler tube side : 5.7 - 9.7 mm (0.224 - 0.382 in)

PRECAUTIONS GI-7
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Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)NAS00063
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87
AKI number (Research octane number 91) can be used, but only under the following precautions:

have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with unleaded premium
gasoline as soon as possible.

avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.
However, for maximum vehicle performance, the use of unleaded premium gasoline is recommended.
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will damage the three way catalyst. Do not use E-85
fuel (85% fuel ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline) unless the vehicle is specifically designed for E-85 fuel
(i.e. Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV models). Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect
the emission control devices and systems, and could also affect the warranty coverage validity.
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control SystemNAS00064

Before connecting or disconnecting any harness connector for
the multiport fuel injection system or ECM:
Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Otherwise, there may be damage to ECM.

Before disconnecting pressurized fuel line from fuel pump to
injectors, be sure to release fuel pressure.

Be careful not to jar components such as ECM and mass air
flow sensor.
Precautions for HosesNAS00065
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose
with tapered tool or screwdriver.

To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose inser-
tion length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with
hose stopper, insert rubber hose into tube until it butts up
against hose stopper.)
SGI787
SMA019D
SMA020D

IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION GI-51
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
Dimensions NAS0006Y
Unit: mm (in)
Wheels & Tires NAS0006Z
PAIA0110E
PA I A 0 111 E
PAIA0054E
Overall length 4,803 (189.1)
Overall width 1,925 (75.8)
Overall height 1,672.6 (65.9)
Front tread 1,592 (62.7)
Rear tread 1,642 (64.6)
Wheelbase 2,850 (112.2)
Application Conventional Spare
Road wheel/offset mm (in) 18 X 8JJ Aluminum/40 (1.57)
20 X 8JJ Aluminum/40 (1.57) T175/90D18
Tire size P265/60R18
P265/50R20

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsNDS000B0
2WD MODELS
AW D M OD E LS
Journal Axal PlayNDS000B1
Propeller Shaft RunoutNDS000B2
Applied model VQ35DE
Propeller shaft model 3S80A-1VL107
Number of joints 3
Coupling method with transmission Sleeve type
Coupling method with rear final drive Rebro joint type
Shaft length 1st (Spider to spider) 795 mm (31.30 in)
2nd (Spider to rebro joint center) 681 mm (35.51 in)
Shaft outer diameter 1st 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
2nd 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
Applied model VQ35DE VK45DE
Front Propeller shaft model 2S56A Number of joints 2
Coupling method with transfer Sleeve type
Coupling method with front final drive Flange type
Shaft length (Spider to spider) 763 mm (30.04 in)
Shaft outer diameter 42.7 mm (1.68 in)
Rear Propeller shaft model 3F80A-1VL107 Number of joints 3
Coupling method with transfer Flange type
Coupling method with rear final drive Rebro joint type
Shaft length 1st (Spider to spider) 399 mm (15.71 in)
2nd (Spider to rebro joint center) 753 mm (29.65 in)
Shaft outer
diameter 1st 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
2nd 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
Model Front propeller shaft Rear propeller shaft
2S56A 3S80A-1VL107 3F80A-1VL107
Journal axial play 0 mm (0 in)
Model Front propeller shaft Rear propeller shaft
2S56A 3S80A-1VL107 3F80A-1VL107
Propeller shaft runout limit 0.8 mm (0.031 in)

PS-14
STEERING COLUMN
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check if there is something wrong with jacket tube of steering column assembly and collar etc. And then if
they are damaged, replace with new one.

If vehicle has a collision light shocked, check column length “L”
as shown in the figure. Then if it is out of the specified value,
replace with new one.

Check the turning torque of steering column with preload gauge
(SST). If it is out of the specified value, repair it or replace with
new one.
INSTALLATION

Refer to PS-12, "COMPONENTS" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"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" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range “L1 ”, “L2 ”
as shown in the figure.

Check if steering wheel operation can turn to the end of the left
and right smoothly. Steering column length “L”: 572 mm (22.52 in)
Turning torque : 0 − 0.2 N·m (0 − 0.021 kg-m, 0 − 1 in-lb)
SGIA0556E
Tilt operating range “L1 ” : 28 - 32 mm (1.1 - 1.26 in)
Telescopic operating range
“L
2 ” : 18 - 22 mm (0.71 - 0.87 in)
SGIA1431E

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE PS-27
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18. Install large-diameter side of boot to gear housing assembly.
19. Install small-diameter side of boot to the mounting groove of inner socket boot.
20. Install boot clamp to the small-diameter side of boot.
21. Install boot clamp to the large-diameter side of boot.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot clamp.
a. Tighten large-diameter side of RH/LH boot with boot clamp (stainless wire).
b. After wrapping clamp around boot groove for two turns, insert screwdriver in loop on both ends of wire. Twist 4 to 4.5 turns
while pulling with a force of approx. 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb).
c. Twist boot clamp as shown in the figure, pay attention to rela- tionship between winding and twisting directions.
22. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly.
23. Install lock nut and outer socket to inner socket. Amount of vertical movement with rack Less than 0.265 mm (0.01 in)
Measuring point Axial direction of rack 5 mm (0.2 in) away from
end of gear housing
Radius direction of rack Shaft direction of adjust- ing screw
SGIA0550E
Wire length “L” : 390 mm (15.35 in)
SGIA0163E
SGIA0164E
SGIA0544E

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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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24. Tighten lightly inner socket in specified length “L”, then tighten lock nut at specified torque. Refer to PS-20, "
Disassembly and
Assembly" . Reconfirm if inner socket length is within limit of
specified length “L”.
CAUTION:
Perform toe-in adjustment after this procedure. Length
achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessary value
given here. Inner socket length “L” : 135.2 mm (5.32 in)
SGIA0167E

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Steering WheelNGS000CE
Steering AngleNGS000CF
Steering ColumnNGS000CG
Steering Outer Socket and Inner SocketNGS000CH
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 type PR26AM
Tie-rod ball joint outer socket Swinging 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 stud 4.84
− 46.7 N (0.5 − 4.8 kg, 1.0 − 10 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 (0.02 in) or less
Tie-rod ball joint inner socket Swinging 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 (3.28 in). 12.1
− 93.7 N (1.2 − 9.6 kg, 3.0 − 21 lb)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.01 in) or less
SGIA0358E