air bleeding INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

BR-1
BRAKE SYSTEM
F BRAKES
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BRAKE SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
BRAKE PEDAL .......................................................... 6
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................... 6
ADJUSTMENT ...................................................... 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
COMPONENTS .................................................... 7
REMOVAL ........................................................
..... 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
BRAKE FLUID .......................................................... 10
On-Board Inspection .............................................. 10
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .................... 10
Checking Brake Line .............................................. 10
Drain and Refill ....................................................... 10
Bleeding Brake System ........................................... 11
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE ....................................... 12
Hydraulic Circuit ..................................................... 12
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and
Brake Hose ............................................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Tube and
Brake Hose ............................................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Inspection after Installation .................................... 14
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................................. 15
On-Board Inspection .............................................. 15
LEAK INSPECTION ............................................ 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15REMOVAL ........................................................
... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 16
COMPONENTS ................................................... 16
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 17
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................... 18
On-Board Inspection and Service ........................... 18
OPERATION CHECK .......................................... 18
AIR TIGHT CHECK ............................................. 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
COMPONENTS ................................................... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
VACUUM LINES ....................................................... 21
Components ........................................................... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
Inspection ............................................................... 22
VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................... 22
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION ............................. 22
FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................... 23
On-Board Inspection ............................................
... 23
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 23
Components ........................................................... 23
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad .................. 24
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly
... 25
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper
Assembly ................................................................ 26
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 26
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 27
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 28
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 28
REAR DISC BRAKE ................................................. 29

BRAKE FLUID
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3. Make sure there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and
refill with new brake fluid.
4. Loosen bleed valve, depress brake pedal slowly to full stroke
and then release it. Repeat the procedure every 2 or 3 seconds
until the new brake fluid comes out, then close the bleed valve
while depressing the pedal. Repeat the same work for each
wheel.
5. Bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Bleeding Brake System NFS000OX
CAUTION:
While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery
cable from the negative terminal.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to rear right brake caliper bleed valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal 4 or 5 times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to bleed air in brake line, and then tighten it immediately.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
5. Tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to front disc brake: BR-23, "
Components" , rear disc
brake: BR-29, "
Components" .
6. From step 1 to 5, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from brake hydraulic
line bleed valves in the following order:
Rear right brake
Front left brakeRear left brakeFront right brake
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CAUTION:
All brake hoses and tubes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
Make sure that there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and
counterclockwise.
Brake tubes and hoses are an important safety part. Always disassemble the parts and retighten
their fittings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged
part is detected.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
Cover the open end of brake tubes and hoses when disconnecting to prevent entrance of dirt.
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and Brake Hose NFS000OZ
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect brake hose from brake tube, using a flare nut wrench.
3. Remove union bolt and remove brake hose from caliper assem-
bly.
4. Remove lock plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the union bolt and copper washer to the brake hose.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on brake caliper assembly, and tighten union bolt to the
specified torque. Refer to BR-12, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
3. Connect brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible, then secure it
to the bracket with lock plate.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque. Refer to BR-12, "
Hydraulic Cir-
cuit" .
5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Tube and Brake Hose NFS000P0
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect brake hose from brake tube, using a flare nut wrench.
A. With out ICC B. With ICC 1. Front disc brake
2. Master cylinder 3. Brake booster 4. Rear disc brake
5. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)6. Connector 7. Brake hose
8. Brake tube : Flare nut
:18.2 Nꞏm (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb): Flare nut
: 16.2 Nꞏm (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
: Union bolt
:18.2 Nꞏm (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb): Connector mounting bolt
: 7.0 Nꞏm (0.7 kg-m, 62 in-lb)
Refer to GI section for symbol marks in the figure.
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3. Remove union bolts, and then remove brake hose from brake
caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock plate and then remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the union bolt and copper washer to the brake hose.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Attach L-shape metal fitting of the brake hose to brake caliper assembly positioning hole, and then tighten
union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-12, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
3. Connect brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible, then secure it
to the bracket with lock plate.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque. Refer to BR-12, "
Hydraulic Cir-
cuit" .
5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Inspection after InstallationNFS000P1
CAUTION:
Brake tubes and hoses are important safety parts. Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fit-
tings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is
detected.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) and connections for fluid leakage, damage, twists, deformation, con-
tacts with other parts, and loose connections. Replace any damage parts.
2. While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg, 177 lb) with engine running for approximately
5 seconds, then check each part for fluid leakage.
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BR-20
BRAKE BOOSTER
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4. Install brake pedal bracket mounting nuts and bolt, and tighten them to the specified torque. Refer to BR-
7, "COMPONENTS" .
5. Install vacuum hose into brake booster. Refer to BR-22, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Install master cylinder to booster assembly. Refer to BR-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Adjust the brake pedal height and the play of the brake pedal. Refer to BR-7, "
ADJUSTMENT" .
8. Tighten lock nut of input rod to the specified torque. Refer to BR-19, "
COMPONENTS" .
9. Connect front left brake tube to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BR-12, "
Hydraulic
Circuit" .
10. Install cowl top. Refer to EI-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .

BRC-54
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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2. CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE
Make sure that there is no excessive play in the front and rear axles. Refer to front: FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEAR-
ING INSPECTION" , Rear: RAX-5, "WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
3. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR
Check the following.
Wheel sensor installation for damage.
Sensor rotor installation for damage.
Wheel sensor connector connection.
Wheel sensor harness inspection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>
Replace wheel sensor or sensor rotor.
Repair harness.
4. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure that the ABS warning lamp is turned off after the ignition switch is turned ON or when driving.
OK or NG
OK >> Normal
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
Symptom 2 Unexpected Pedal ReactionNFS000R5
1. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Check brake pedal stroke. Refer to BR-6, "
Inspection and Adjustment" .
Is the stroke too big?
YES >>Bleed air from brake tube and hose. Refer to BR-11, "Bleeding Brake System" .
Check brake pedal, brake booster, and master cylinder for mount play, looseness, brake sys-
tem fluid leakage, etc. Refer to brake pedal: BR-7, "
COMPONENTS" , brake booster and mas-
ter cylinder: BR-19, "
COMPONENTS" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK FUNCTION
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector to deactivate ABS. Check if braking force is
normal in this condition.Connect connector after inspection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR” of symptom 1. Refer to
BRC-53, "
Symptom 1 Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Check brake system.

BRC-60
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY)
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ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY)PFP:47660
Removal and InstallationNFS000RC
COMPONENT
CAUTION:
Be careful of the following.
Before servicing, disconnect the battery cable from negative terminal.
To remove brake tube, use a flare nut wrench to prevent flare nuts and brake tube from being dam-
aged. To install, use flare nut torque wrench.
Do not apply excessive impact to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), such as dropping it.
Do not remove and install actuator by holding harness.
After work is completed, bleed air from brake tube. Refer to BR-11, "Bleeding Brake System" .
After installing harness connector in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), make sure
connector is securely locked.
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-18, "REMOVAL" .
2. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
3. Loosen brake tube flare nuts, then remove brake tubes from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
4. Remove tire.
5. Remove fender protector (rear): (front LH side). Refer to EI-20, "
REMOVAL" .
6. Remove ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) bracket mounting nut.
1. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)2. Connector 3. To front RH brake caliper
4. To rear LH brake caliper 5. To rear RH brake caliper 6. To front LH brake caliper
7. From master cylinder primary side 8. From master cylinder secondary side 9. Bushing
10. Bracket A. Left side of dash panel
Refer to GI section GI-11, "
Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
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PS-1
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
after Battery Disconnect ........................................... 3
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 3
Precautions for Steering System .............................. 4
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools [SST] ..................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 7
NVH Trouble Shooting Chart .................................... 7
POWER STEERING FLUID ........................................ 8
Checking Fluid Level ...........................................
..... 8
Checking Fluid Leakage ........................................... 8
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ................................. 8
STEERING WHEEL .................................................. 10
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ........................ 10
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION .... 10
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY .............. 10
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING
WHEEL ............................................................... 10
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE ................................................................ 10
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE .... 11
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
STEERING COLUMN ............................................... 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
COMPONENTS .................................................. 13
REMOVAL OF UPPER JOINT, COLLAR, HOLE
COVER SEAL, HOLE COVER, LOWER SHAFT
AND LOWER JOINT ........................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14INSTALLATION OF UPPER JOINT, COLLAR,
HOLE COVER SEAL, HOLE COVER, LOWER
SHAFT AND LOWER JOINT .............................. 14
REMOVAL OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEM-
BLY ...................................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16
INSTALLATION OF STEERING COLUMN
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 16
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 17
COMPONENTS ................................................... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 17
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ...................... 17
POWER STEERING GEAR ...................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
COMPONENTS ................................................... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 19
Disassembly and Assembly .................................
... 20
COMPONENTS ................................................... 20
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 22
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 24
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................... 29
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 29
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE ................ 29
Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 29
Disassembly and Assembly (Models with VK45DE) ... 30
COMPONENTS ................................................... 30
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 30
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 31
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 31

PS-8
POWER STEERING FLUID
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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)
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8. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-38, "HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
9. Remove EPS solenoid valve harness connector. Refer to PS-20, "
COMPONENTS" .
10. Remove rack stay (2WD) or front cross bar (AWD). Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" , FSU-25, "Compo-
nents" .
11. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly, and then remove steering gear assembly
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-18, "COMPONENTS" .
When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
–Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.
NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and
then measure the intermediate position of the distance.
–Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position (B)
of gear housing assembly.
–Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the projection (A) of
rear cover cap (1). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C)
is aligned with both the projection (A) of rear cover cap (1) and
the marking position (B) of gear housing assembly.
After installation, bleed air from the steering hydraulic system.
Refer to PS-8, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing
steering gear assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-
6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" , FSU-23, "Wheel Alignment
Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure that steering wheel operates smoothly by turning several times from full left stop to full right stop.
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