steering wheel INFINITI FX35 2007 Manual Online

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAX-15
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Removal and Installation (Left Side)NDS000C6
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft with power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE
TUBE AND HOSE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
7. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively
extend slide joint.
8. Remove fixing bolt of front final drive side assembly drive shaft with power tool, then remove drive shaft from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left /right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.

Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.

If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FAX-15, "Removal and Installation (Left Side)" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of
removal.
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Drive shaft
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
PDIA1218E
SDIA0972J
SDIA1046J

FAX-16
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness
Removal and Installation (Right Side)NDS000C7
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft with power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock prate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE
TUBE AND HOSE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
7. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively
extend slide joint.
8. Pry off drive shaft from front final drive assembly side as shown in the figure.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Drive shaft
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
PDIA1219E
SDIA0972J
SDIA1489E

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNDS000B6
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
Refer to
FFD-28, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to FFD-21, "
Tooth Contact
" .
Refer to FFD-28, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to FFD-23, "
Backlash
" .
Refer to FFD-23, "
Companion Flange Runout
" .
Refer to FFD-8, "
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 FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise ×××××××××××××

PREPARATION FSU-3
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Special Service ToolsNES000FL
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV991040S0
( — )
CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolts
3. Nuts
4. Springs
5. Center plate
6. KV9910 4020 Adapter A
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV9910 4030 Adapter B
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV9910 4040 Adapter C
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV9910 4050 Adapter D
d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia. Measuring wheel alignment
HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)

Removing steering outer socket

Removing transverse link
ST35652000
( — )
Strut attachment Disassembling and assembling strut
ST3127 S000
(See J-25765-A)
Preload gauge Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
S-NT498
NT546
ZZA0807D
ZZA0806D

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING FSU-5
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartNES000FN
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
FSU-8FSU-12
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FSU-8FSU-6FSU-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 FAX section NVH in BR section NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Strut deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT (For AWD models)
DIFFERENTIAL (For AWD models)
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT (For AWD models)
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom FRONT SUSPENSION Noise
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Shake ×××× × × × ×××××
Vibration ××××× × ×× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × ××× ××
Judder ××× ××× ××
Poor quality ride or han-
dling ××××× ×× ×××

FSU-6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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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)

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FSU-9
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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-41, "
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-18, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
13. Remove front final drive side of drive shaft with power tool. (For AWD models) Refer to FAX-15, "
Removal and Installation (Left
Side)" , FA X - 1 6 , "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.
SEIA0328E
SEIA0329E
PEIA0109E

FSU-10
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
16. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool,
separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
17. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member.
18. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link (mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse
link.
19. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
20. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member, transverse link, stabilizer bar, drive shaft (For AWD models) and
steering knuckle from vehicle as a unit.
21. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-14,
"TRANSVERSE LINK" .
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" 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 suspension components and 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" .

Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
SEIA0330E
SEIA0331E

COIL SPRING AND STRUT FSU-11
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Removal and InstallationNES000FS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. CAUTION:
Do not pull wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steer- ing knuckle with power tool.
6. Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator bracket with power tool, then remove strut upper plate, strut spacer and strut
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" 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 suspension 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" .

Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
SEIA0328E
SEIA0329E
SEIA0330E

TRANSVERSE LINK FSU-15
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Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Hook spring balance at ball stud. Confirm spring balance mea-
surement value is within the specifications when ball stud begins
moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection

Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).

If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection

Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" 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 suspension 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" .
Swing torque:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
Measure value of spring scale: Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
SEIA0523E
Rotating Torque:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
SDIA1150E
Axial end play : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)