checking oil INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

RSU-16
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRINGPFP:551B0
Removal and InstallationNES000JF
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Loosen mounting bolt and nut of rear lower link inside of suspension member, and then remove mounting
bolt and nut inside of axle with a power tool.
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.
5. Remove mounting bolt and nut inside of suspension member to remove rear lower link with a power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace rear lower link
and coil spring if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Make sure that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the projecting parts (3) on upper seat inside
is securely fitted on the bracket tabs(3).
Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and
attach.
CAUTION:
Make sure spring is not up side down. The top and bottom
are indicated by paint color.
Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to
RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking
the wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering
Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
SEIA0333E

SC-38
CHARGING SYSTEM
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Removal (AWD Models)
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove power steering oil reservoir tank from the bracket.
3. Remove the clips (A) and the hose clamp (B) from the harness
bracket (1).
4. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
5. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to
EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
6. Remove alternator mounting bolt (A) and alternator stay mount-
ing bolt (B) using power tools, then remove alternator stay (1).
7. Remove alternator mounting bolt (C), using power tools.
8. Pull and turn alternator, and then remove the harness bracket
bolts (A).
9. Disconnect alternator connector (1).
10. Remove “B” terminal nut (2).
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.
Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.
Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to EM-15, "Checking Drive Belts" .
For this model, the power generation voltage variable control system that controls the power generation
voltage of the alternator has been adopted. Therefore, the power generation voltage variable control sys-
tem operation inspection should be performed after replacing the alternator, and then make sure that the
system operates normally. Refer to SC-35, "
Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System Operation
Inspection" .
PKIB8818E
PKIB8819E
SKIB2608J
Alternator pulley nut:
: 118 Nꞏm (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)

TRANSFER FLUID
TF-9
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
TF
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
TRANSFER FLUIDPFP:31001
ReplacementNDS000D9
DRAINING
1. Run the vehicle to warm up the transfer unit sufficiently.
2. Stop the engine, and remove the drain plug to drain the transfer
fluid.
CAUTION:
When draining fluid, protect exhaust tube flange with cover.
3. Apply sealant to drain plug. Install drain plug on transfer and
tighten to the specified torque. Refer to TF-45, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-48,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mounting surfaces.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug and add transfer fluid until fluid level reaches
the specified limit near filler plug mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill the fluid. (Fill up for approx. 3 minutes.)
2. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check the fluid level again.
3. Set a new gasket onto filler plug and install it on transfer and
tighten to the specified torque. Refer to TF-45, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
InspectionNDS000DA
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL
1. Check if fluid is leaking from transfer or around it.
2. Check fluid level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the
figure.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking fluid level.
3. Before installing filler plug, set a new gasket. Install filler plug on
transfer and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to TF-45,
"COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
SDIA2087E
Fluid capacity
: Approx. 1.25 (2-5/8 US pt, 2-1/4 lmp pt)
SDIA2028E
SDIA2028E