washer fluid INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Owner's Manual

MA-12
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and Lubricants NLS0007E
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
*3: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0
C (32F).
*4: DEXRONTM III/ MERCONTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI
dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON TM III/ MERCONTM automatic trans-
mission fluid.
*5: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III/ MERCONTM , or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*6: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer.Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
US measureImp mea-
sureLiter
Engine oil
Drain and
refillWith oil fil-
ter changeVK45DE 5-3/4 qt 4-7/8 qt 5.5
For VK45DE engine
Genuine NISSAN engine oil
API Certification Mark*1
API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving*1
ILSAC grade GF-II & GF-III*1
For VQ35DE engine
Genuine NISSAN engine oil
API Certification Mark*1
API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II
or API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving *1
ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III *1 VQ35DE 5 qt 4 - 1/8 qt 4.7
Without oil
filter
changeVK45DE 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.9
VQ35DE 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt 4.4
Dry engine (Overhaul)VK45DE 7-1/8 qt 5-7/8 qt 6.7
VQ35DE 5-3/4 qt 4-3/4 qt 5.4
Cooling
systemWith res-
ervoir tankVK45DE 11 qt 9-1/8 qt 10.4
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant
or equivalent VQ35DE 9-3/8 qt 7-7/8 qt 8.9
Reservoir
tankVK45DE 5/8 qt 1/2 qt 0.6
VQ35DE 5/8 qt 1/2 qt 0.6
Automatic transmission fluid 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt 10.3 Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2
Differential gear oilFront 1-3/8 pt 1-1/8 pt 0.65
API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *3
Rear 3 pt 2-1/2 pt 1.40
Transfer fluid 2-5/8 pt 2-1/4 pt 1.25Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S.
and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transmission Fluid*4
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1-1/8 qt 7/8 qt 1.0 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*5
Brake fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid*6 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Fuel recommendationVK45DE — — —Refer to GI-6, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Required)" .
VQ35DE — — —Refer to GI-6, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Recommended)" .

MA-18
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE)
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Checking Fuel LinesNLS0007K
Inspect fuel lines, filler cap and tank for improper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNLS0007L
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals. Refer to MA-7,
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE" .
Changing Engine OilNLS0007M
WAR NING :
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up the engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE
OIL LEAKAGE" .
2. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap.
4. Remove mounting bolts, and then pull down the rear of front
engine under cover (1) and secure it using clip.
5. Remove drain plug (2) and then drain engine oil.
6. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-29, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
7. Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
SMA803A
KBIA3593J
Oil pan drain plug:
: 34.3 Nꞏm (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul)5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)

PS-8
POWER STEERING FLUID
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
POWER STEERING FLUIDPFP:KLF20
Checking Fluid LevelNGS000D5
Check fluid level with engine stopped.
Make sure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.
Fluid levels at HOT and COLD are different. Do not confuse
them.
CAUTION:
The fluid level should not exceed the MAX line. Excessive
fluid will cause fluid leakage from the cap.
Do not reuse drained power steering fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine Nissan PSF or equiva-
lent.
Checking Fluid LeakageNGS000D6
Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage,
looseness, or wear.
1. Run engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80
C (122
to 176
F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right
stop.
3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and
carefully, check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to PS-29, "
POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP" .
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating from steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemNGS000D7
If air bleeding is not complete, the following symptoms can be observed.
Bubbles are created in reservoir tank.
Clicking noise can be heard from oil pump.
Excessive buzzing in the oil pump.
NOTE:
Fluid noise may occur in the steering gear or oil pump. This does not affect performance or durability of
the system.
1. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop with engine off.
CAUTION:
Turn steering wheel while filling reservoir tank with fluid so as not to lower fluid level below the
MIN line.
2. Start engine and hold steering wheel at each lock position for 3 seconds at idle to check for fluid leakage.
3. Repeat step 2 above several times at approximately 3 second intervals.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possi-
bility that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check fluid for bubbles and while contamination.HOT : Fluid temperature 50 - 80
C (122 - 176F)
COLD : Fluid temperature 0 - 30
C (32 - 86F)
PGIA0007J
SGIA0506E

PS-30
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Disassembly and Assembly (Models with VK45DE)NGS000DG
COMPONENTS
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur.
If oil leakage is found on oil pump.
Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed.
Performance of oil pump is low.
1. Pulley 2. Snap ring 3. Drive shaft
4. Joint 5. O-ring 6. Connector bolt
7. Flow control valve 8. Spring 9. Oil seal
10. Suction pipe 11. O-ring 12. Body assembly
13. O-ring 14. Side plate 15. Vane
16. Rotor 17. Cam ring 18. Cartridge
19. Dowel pin 20. Gasket 21. Rear cover
22. Copper washer
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
SGIA1187E

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
PS-33
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B
PS
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When installing rotor, turn mark face on rotor to body assem-
bly.
7. Install vane to rotor so that arc of vane faces cam ring side.
8. Check if drive shaft turns smoothly.
9. Install gasket to body assembly.
10. Install rear cover to body assembly, and then tighten mounting
bolts to the specified torque.
11. Install pulley and washer to drive shaft, and then tighten lock nut
at the specified torque.
12. Install spring, flow control valve and O-ring to body assembly,
and then tighten connector bolt to the specified torque.
13. Install O-ring, joint and copper washer to connector bolt, and
then tighten lock nut to the specified torque.
14. Apply power steering fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to
body assembly.
15. Install suction pipe to body assembly.
SGIA0874E
SGIA0613E
SGIA0425E

HYDRAULIC LINE
PS-39
C
D
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B
PS
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1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose
4. High pressure hose 5. Oil pump assembly 6. Steering gear assembly
7. Low pressure piping 8. High pressure piping 9. O-ring
10. Eye-bolt 11. Copper washer 12. Eye-joint (assembled to high-pres-
sure side hose)
13. Pressure sensor 14. Oil pump bracket
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.

WW-42
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop
Location
NKS003WY
REMOVAL
1. Turn wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, and then turn wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
2. Open hood, remove arm caps, and remove wiper arm nuts.
3. Raise wiper arm, and remove wiper arm from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean up the pivot area as shown in the figure. This will reduce
possibility of wiper arm looseness.
2. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate
wiper motor and then turn it “OFF” (auto stop).
3. Push wiper arm onto pivot shaft, paying attention to blind spline.
4. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set
the blade center to clearance “L1” & “L2” immediately before
tightening nuts.
5. Spray washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor
and then turn it “OFF”.
6. Make sure that wiper blades stop within clearance “L1” & “L2”.
Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
7. Attach wiper arm caps.
ADJUSTMENT
Refer to WW-42, "INSTALLATION" .
SEL024J
Clearance “L1” : 17.9 7.5 mm (0.705 0.295 in)
Clearance “L2” : 33.2
7.5 mm (1.307 0.295 in)
Front wiper arm nuts : 23.5 Nꞏm (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
PKIA9951E

FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
WW-47
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B
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Removal and Installation of Washer TankNKS003X7
: Vehicle front
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH). Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove clip (A) and pull washer tank inlet (1) out of washer
tank.
3. Remove front bumper. Refer to EI-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Disconnect washer pump connector and wash fluid level sensor connector.
5. Remove washer tank mounting nuts (A) and remove screw (B).
6. Remove washer tube, and remove washer tank (1) from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installation, add water up to the upper level of washer tank inlet, and check for water leaks.
SKIB4258E
SKIB4259E
Washer tank mounting nuts : 4.5 Nꞏm (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)
Washer tank mounting screw : 4.5 Nꞏm (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)