INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

EM-288
[VK45DE]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Main Bearing Oil Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Unit: mm (in)
Undersize
Unit: mm (in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance
Unit: mm (in) Main bearing oil clearanceStandardNo.1 and 5 0.001 - 0.011 (0.00004 - 0.0004)
No.2, 3 and 4 0.007 - 0.017 (0.0003 - 0.0007)
LimitNo.1 and 5 0.021 (0.0008)
No.2, 3 and 4 0.027 (0.0011)
Grade number Thickness Identification color (mark)
0 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) No color
1 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Brown
2 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) Green
Undersize Thickness Pin journal diameter
0.25 (0.0098) 1.626 - 1.634 (0.0640 - 0.0643) Grind so that bearing clearance is the specified value.
Connecting rod bearing oil clearanceStandard 0.020 - 0.045 (0.0008 - 0.0018)
Limit 0.055 (0.0022)

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EXHAUST SYSTEM
B ENGINE
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
PREPARATION ........................................................... 2
Special Service Tools ............................................... 2
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 2
EXHAUST SYSTEM ................................................... 3
Checking Exhaust System ....................................... 3
Components ............................................................. 4
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
REMOVAL ........................................................
..... 5INSTALLATION ..................................................... 5
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .................. 5
Components ............................................................. 6
Removal and installation .......................................... 7
REMOVAL ........................................................
..... 7
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .................. 7

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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNBS005RH
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNBS005RI
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV10117100
(J3647-A)
Heated oxygen sensor wrenchLoosening or tightening heated oxygen
sensor 2 (VQ35DE)
For 22 mm (0.87 in) width hexagon nut
KV10114400
(J38365)
Heated oxygen sensor wrenchLoosening or tightening heated oxygen
sensor 2 (VK45DE)
For 22 mm (0.87 in) width hexagon nut
NT379
S-NT636
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
a: (J-43897-18)
b: (J-43897-12)
Heated oxygen sensor thread cleanerReconditioning the exhaust system threads
before installing a new heated oxygen sensor
(Use with anti-seize lubricant shown below.)
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia
heated oxygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania
heated oxygen sensor
(—)
Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR
or equivalent meeting MIL
specification MIL-A-907)Lubricating heated oxygen sensor thread
cleaner when reconditioning exhaust system
threads
( — )
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
AEM488
AEM489
PBIC0190E

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EXHAUST SYSTEMPFP:20100
Checking Exhaust SystemNBS005RJ
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage or deterioration.
If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
SMA211A

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ComponentsNBS005RK
VQ35DE
Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
PBIC3202E
1. Mounting bracket 2. Main muffler (RH) 3. Main muffler (LH)
4. Mounting rubber 5. Collar 6. Ring gasket
7. Dynamic damper 8. Wire bonding 9. Mounting bracket
10. Mounting rubber 11. Center muffler 12. Gasket
13. Exhaust front tube 14. Three way catalyst (right bank) 15. Gasket
16. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) 17. Collar 18. Grommet
19. Exhaust mounting bracket 20. Grommet 21. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)
22. Three way catalyst (left bank)
A. AWD

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Removal and InstallationNBS005RL
CAUTION:
Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.
Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after engine stops.
Be careful not to cut your hand on the heat insulator edge.
REMOVAL
Disconnect each joint and mounting using power tool.
Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 as follows:
–Using heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST), removal heated
oxygen sensor 2.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 2.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
When installing, heated oxygen sensor 2 is identified by the color of the connector.
Check for deformation of the grommets (18 and 20 of Components).
Insert the collar (17 of Components) vertically.
Install the collar (5 of Components) with its lower surface horizontal.
Temporarily tighten nuts and bolts when installing exhaust pipe assembly. Tighten them to the specified
torque when connecting the vehicle rear to the vehicle front.
CAUTION:
Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped onto a hard surface such as a con-
crete floor; use a new one.
Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean exhaust system threads using the heated
oxygen sensor thread cleaner [commercial service tool: J-43897-18 or J-43897-12], and apply the
anti-seize lubricant (commercial service tool).
Do not over torque heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may cause damage to heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the “MIL” coming on.
If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.
When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.
Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gases leakage.
Temporarily tighten mounting nuts on the exhaust manifold side and mounting bolts on the vehi-
cle side. Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure clearance between tail tube and rear bumper is even.
PBIC2298E
Bank 1 : Blue
Bank 2 : Green

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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
ComponentsNBS005RM
VK45DE
Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
PBIC3307E
1. Mounting bracket 2. Main muffler (RH) 3. Main muffler (LH)
4. Mounting rubber 5. Collar 6. Ring gasket
7. Dynamic damper 8. Wire bonding 9. Mounting bracket
10. Mounting rubber 11. Center muffler 12. Gasket
13. Exhaust front tube 14. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) 15. Ring gasket
16. Mounting bracket 17. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) 18. Mounting bracket
19. Exhaust mounting bracket

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Removal and installationNBS005RN
CAUTION:
Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.
Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after engine stops.
Be careful not to cut your hand on the heat insulator edge.
REMOVAL
Disconnect each joint and mounting using power tool.
Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 as follows:
–Using heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST), removal heated
oxygen sensor 2.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 2.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
When installing, heated oxygen sensor 2 is identified by the color of the connector.
Install the collar (5 of Components) with its lower surface horizontal.
Temporarily tighten nuts and bolts when installing exhaust pipe assembly. Tighten them to the specified
torque when connecting the vehicle rear to the vehicle front.
CAUTION:
Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped onto a hard surface such as a con-
crete floor; use a new one.
Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean exhaust system threads using the heated
oxygen sensor thread cleaner [commercial service tool: J-43897-18 or J-43897-12], and apply the
anti-seize lubricant (commercial service tool).
Do not over torque heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may cause damage to heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the “MIL” coming on.
If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.
When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.
Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gases leakage.
Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure clearance between tail tube and rear bumper is even.
With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
PBIC2334E
Bank 1 : Green
Bank 2 : Blue

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FAX-1
FRONT AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION FA X
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FRONT AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools [SST] ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 5
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
COMPONENT ....................................................... 5
REMOVAL ........................................................
..... 5
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 8
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ........................... 8
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT ................ 8
Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
COMPONENT ..................................................... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 11
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 13
COMPONENT ..................................................... 13
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 14
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 15
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 17
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 17
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 17