boot INFINITI FX35 2008 Workshop Manual

RAX-16
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
8. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands asshown in the figure.
NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
9. After installing joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual positi on is correct. If boot position is
not correct, secure boot with new boot bands again.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
RAX-17
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel BearingINFOID:0000000001327531
Drive ShaftINFOID:0000000001327532
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Rotational torque At a load of 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb)
Less than 2.7 N·m (0.28 kg-m, 24 in-lb)
Measurement of spring scale Less than 26.6 N (2.7 kg, 5.95 lb)
Measuring point (Brake caliper installation points)
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Joint Wheel side Final drive side
Engine model VQ35DE VK45DE VQ35DE VK45DE
Grease quantity 86
− 96 g
(3.03 − 3.38 oz) 140
− 160 g
(4.93 − 5.64 oz) 124
− 134 g
(4.37 − 4.72 oz) 175
− 195 g
(6.17 − 6.87 oz)
Boots installed length 97 mm (3.82 in) 141.5 mm (5.57 in) 93.9 mm (3.697 in) 147.9 mm (5.82 in)
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYRSU-5
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000001327552
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, ba ck lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF BALL JOINT END PLAY
Measure axial end play by installing and moving up/down with an
iron pry bar or something similar between suspension arm and axle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace if necessary.
Wheel AlignmentInspectionINFOID:0000000001327553
DESCRIPTION
 Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “U nladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant,
and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
 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 suspension arm.
 Check shock absorber operation.
 Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
 Check each link, arm 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 recomm ended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that t he 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 ca librated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equi pment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-
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THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specificati ons listed in this Service Manual.
 When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
- This may result in an ERROR.
 Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). DO NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method. Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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SUSPENSION ARMRSU-11
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327557
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting br acket from suspension arm with power tool.
3. Remove drive shaft from vehicle. (VK45DE models) Refer to RAX-10, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.
5. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle assembly. 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.
6. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member with power tool.
7. Remove suspension arm from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
 Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.
 Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measuring, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
 Hook a spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring balance measurement value is withi n the specifications when ball
stud begins moving.
 If it is outside the specified r ange, replace suspension arm assem-
bly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
 Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure rotating torque is within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).
 If it is outside the specified r ange, replace suspension arm assem-
bly.
Axial End Play Inspection
 Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness. Swing torque:
0.5
− 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 − 30 in-lb)
Measured value of spring scale:
9.7 − 66.0 N (0.98 − 6.7 kg, 2.18 − 14.8 lb)
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Rotating torque:
0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
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Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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