wheel bolt torque INFINITI FX35 2008 User Guide

FRONT DRIVE SHAFTFAX-15
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CAUTION:
 If the boot mounting length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in the boot.
 Be careful not to touch the inside of the bo ot with a tip of a flat-bladed screwdriver.
22. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with new boot bands using the boot band crimping tool [SST: KV40107300
( – )] as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Secure boot band so that dimension “M” meets the specification
as shown.
23. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Install them
with new boot band when boot installation positions become
incorrect.
24. Insert drive shaft to wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then temporarily tighten hub lock nut.
25. Install nuts and bolts to steering knuckle and strut.
26. Install break hose bracket to strut assembly. BR-10, "
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and
Brake Hose".
27. Install wheel sensor to strut assembly. Refer to BRC-52
.
28. Tighten the hub lock nut to the specified torque.
29. Install cotter pin.
30. Install tires to vehicle.
Removal and Installation (Left Side)INFOID:0000000001327516
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool. Boot installation length (L) : 136 mm (5.35 in)
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Dimension “M” : 2.0 – 3.0 mm (0.079 – 0.118 in)
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1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Drive shaft
Refer to
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Component", for the symbols in the figure.
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FAX-16
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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-52
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CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-10
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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. Al so 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 direct ion. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.
 Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leak- age.
 If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace with
new one.
INSTALLATION
 Refer to "Removal and Installation (Left Side)" for tight ening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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)INFOID:0000000001327517
COMPONENTS
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1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Drive shaft
Refer to GI-8, "
Component", for the symbols in the figure.
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTFAX-17
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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 fr om strut assembly. Refer to BRC-52
.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock prate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-10
.
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 shaf t, do not apply an excessive
angle to drive shaft joint. Al so 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 directi on. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.
 Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leak- age.
 If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace with
new one.
INSTALLATION
 Refer to "Removal and installation (Right Side)" for ti ghtening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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.
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-9
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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-13
.
INSTALLATION
 Refer to "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 suspensi on components and steering components, check wheel align-
ment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
 After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "
Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position".
 Check the following item after service.
- Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
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FSU-10
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327540
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose fromstrut 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-6, "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-5,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection".
 After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "
Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position".
 Check the following item after service.
- Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
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STABILIZER BARFSU-15
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STABILIZER BAR
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove stabilizer connecting rod lower nut with power tool, sep- arate stabilizer bar and stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove stabilizer clamp mounting bolts and nuts with power tool.
5. Remove stabilizer bar, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer bushing from vehicle.
6. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabiliz er bushing and stabilizer clamp deformation, cracks and
damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
 Refer to FSU-6, "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-5,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection".
 After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "
Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position".
 Stabilizer bar uses pillow ball type connecting rod. Position ball
joint with case on pillow ball head parallel to stabilizer bar.
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FSU-16
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
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REMOVAL
1. Set engine slinger to engine, then suspend an engine.
2. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove undercover with power tool.
4. Remove front cross bar.
5. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link(mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse
link.
6. Remove mounting bolts which are at the front of transverse link with power tool, separate transverse link.
7. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-37
.
8. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-17
.
9. Remove stabilizer bar from front suspension member and stabi- lizer connecting rod lower side with power tool.
10. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member.
11. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
12. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cr acks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
 Refer to FSU-6, "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 align- ment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
 After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "
Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position".
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GI-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Description .......................................................... ......2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .....................................
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Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......3
General Precaution ...................................................3
Precaution for Three Way Catalyst ...........................4
Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) .........................................................
5
Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ..................................................................
5
Precaution for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System .............................................
5
Precaution for Hoses .................................................5
Precaution for Engine Oils ........................................6
Precaution for the Environment .................................7
Precaution for Air Conditioning .................................7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................8
Description .......................................................... ......8
Terms ........................................................................8
Units ..........................................................................8
Contents ....................................................................8
Component ................................................................8
How to Follow Trouble Diagnosis ..............................9
How to Read Wiring Diagram ..................................13
Abbreviations ..........................................................20
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT ...........................................................
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How to Check Terminal ....................................... ....22
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electri-
cal Incident .......................................................... ....
25
Control Units and Electrical Parts ............................32
CONSULT-III/GST CHECKING SYSTEM .........34
Description ...............................................................34
CONSULT-III Function and System Application*1 ....34
CONSULT-III/GST Data Link Connector (DLC)
Circuit ......................................................................
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Wiring Diagram - CONSULT-III/GST CHECKING
SYSTEM - ................................................................
36
LIFTING POINT .................................................37
Commercial Service Tool ........................................37
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ................................37
2-Pole Lift ................................................................38
Board-On Lift ...........................................................38
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................40
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................40
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ...........41
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ...............................................................
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Tightening Torque Table .........................................43
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ...............................................
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Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant .......44
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ....................45
Model Variation ........................................................45
Dimensions ..............................................................47
Wheels & Tires ........................................................47
TERMINOLOGY ................................................48
SAE J1930 Terminology List ...................................48
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PS-18
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
7. Remove oil pipings (high pressure side and low pressure side)from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from pipings.
8. Remove mounting bolt of steering hydraulic piping bracket from steering gear assembly.
9. Remove mounting bolt (lower side) of lower joint.
10. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear assembly with power tool, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
 Refer to "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 steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel
Alignment Inspection".
 After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "
Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position".
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REAR WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLERAX-7
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9. Remove parking brake cable and parking brake shoe from back plate. Refer to PB-6 and PB-4.
10. Remove fixing nuts of anchor block with power tool , then remove anchor block and back plate from axle.
11. Loosen fixing bolts and nuts of front lower link, radius rod, and rear lower link in side of suspension mem-
ber.
12. Set jack under rear lower link. Then remove fixing bolt in front lower link side of shock absorber with power tool.
13. Remove bolt and nut in axle side of rear lower link with power tool. Then remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-15
.
14. Remove fixing bolts and nuts in axle side of fr ont lower link, radius rod with power tool.
15. Remove suspension arm and cotter pin at axle, then loosen mounting nut.
16. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nu t to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
17. Remove axle from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each parts, replace if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and tor que of suspension arm ball joint. Refer to RSU-11, "Removal
and Installation".
INSTALLATION
 Refer to "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.
 Perform final tightening of installation position of suspension links (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions
with tires on level ground, Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel AlignmentInspection".
 After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "
Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position".
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001327528
DISASSEMBLY
Wheel Bearing
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble if wheel bearing has no trouble.
1. Remove wheel bearing fixing bolts and anchor block fixing nuts, and remove wheel hub and bearing assembly, back plate and anchor block from axle.
2. Using a drift (SST) and a puller (suitable tool), press wheel hub out to remove from wheel bearing.
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