spare tire INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

QUICK REFERENCE CHART M35/M45
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)ELS0003Y
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
BRAKEELS0003Z
* : Under force of 490 N ( 50 kg, 110 lb ) with engine running.
REFILL CAPACITIESELS00040
Wheel turning
angle (Full turn)Inside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 36
20 (36.3)3945 (39.8)
Nominal 39
20 (39.3)4245 (42.8)
Maximum 40
20 (40.3)4345 (43.8)
Outside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 33
25 (33.4)33 20 (33.3)32 30 (32.5) Axle2WD AWD
Tire P245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Axle2WD AWD
Tire P245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 1
10 (– 1.17)– 1 20 (– 1.33)– 1 40 (– 0.67)
Nominal – 0
40 (– 0.67)– 0 50 (– 0.83)– 0 10 (– 0.17)
Maximum – 0
10 (– 0.17)– 0 20 (– 0.33) 0 20 (0.33 )
Total toe-inDistance ( A – B )Minimum 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
Maximum 5.5 mm (0.217 in)
Angle (left plus right )
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 0
(0)
Nominal 7
(0.12)
Maximum 14
(0.23)
Front brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Rear brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Pedal free height 157 - 167 mm (6.18 - 6.57 in)
Pedal depressed height* 90 mm (3.54 in) or more
UNITLiter US measure
Fuel tank76 20 gal
Coolant ( With reservoir tank )VQ35DE 8.9 9 - 3/8 qt
VK45DE 10.4 11 qt
Engine (VQ35DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.7 5 qt
Without oil filter change 4.4 4 - 5/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 5 - 3/4 qt
Engine (VK45DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5.5 5 - 3/4 qt
Without oil filter change 4.9 5 - 1/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 6.7 7 - 1/8 qt
2006

PRECAUTIONS
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[2WD]PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionNES000I6
When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with
tires on ground. Oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
–Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

FSU-6
[2WD]
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:54010
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNES000IA
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage and breakage of installation positions.
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000IB
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-6, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-14, "
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .
5. Shock absorber operation.
6. Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of suspension member, shock absorber, upper link and transverse link for cracks, deformation and
other damage.
8. Vehicle height (posture).
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the 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 calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen)NES000IJ
Ball JointNES000IK
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)NES000IL
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. Tire245/45R18 245/40R19
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 1
00 (– 1.00)
Nominal – 0
15 (– 0.25)
Maximum 0
30 (0.50)
Left and right difference 33
(0.55) or less
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 3
45 (3.75)3 50 (3.83)
Nominal 4
30 (4.50)4 35 (4.58)
Maximum 5
15 (5.25)5 20 (5.33)
Left and right difference 39
(0.65) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 6
30 (6.50)
Nominal 7
15 (7.25)
Maximum 8
00 (8.00)
Total toe-inDistanceMinimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Degree)Minimum 0
(0)
Nominal 3
(0.05)
Maximum 6
(0.10)
Swing torqueTransverse link 0.5 - 3.6 Nꞏm (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Upper link 0 - 2.0 Nꞏm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balanceTransverse link 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
Upper link 0 - 61.5 N (0 - 6.2 kg, 0 - 13.6 lb)
Rotating torqueTransverse link 0.5 - 3.9 Nꞏm (0.06 - 0.39 kg-m, 5 - 34 in-lb)
Upper link 0 - 2.0 Nꞏm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Tire 245/45R18 245/40R19
Front (Hf)USA 717 mm (28.23 in)
721 mm (28.39 in)
CANADA 718 mm (28.27 in)
Rear (Hr)USA 710 mm (27.95 in)
711 mm (27.99 in)
CANADA 711 mm (27.99 in)
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FSU-20
[AWD]
PRECAUTIONS
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
[AWD]PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionNES000IM
When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with
tires on ground. Oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
–Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FSU-23
[AWD]
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:54010
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNES000IQ
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage and breakage of installation positions.
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000IR
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-6, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-31, "
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .
5. Shock absorber operation.
6. Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of suspension member, shock absorber, upper link and transverse link for cracks, deformation and
other damage.
8. Vehicle height (posture).
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the 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 calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

FSU-36
[AWD]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen)NES000IZ
Ball JointNES000J0
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)NES000J1
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 1
00 (– 1.00)
Nominal – 0
15 (– 0.25)
Maximum 0
30 (– 0.50)
Left and right difference 33
(0.55) or less
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 3
05 (3.08)
Nominal 3
50 (3.83)
Maximum 4
35(4.58)
Left and right difference 39
(0.65) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 6
30 (6.50)
Nominal 7
15 (7.25)
Maximum 8
00 (8.00)
Total toe-inDistanceMinimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Degree)Minimum 0
(0)
Nominal 3
(0.05)
Maximum 6
(0.10)
Swing torqueTransverse link 0.5 - 3.6 Nꞏm (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Upper link 0 - 2.0 Nꞏm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balanceTransverse link 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
Upper link 0 - 61.5 N (0 - 6.2 kg, 0 - 13.6 lb)
Rotating torqueTransverse link 0.5 - 3.9 Nꞏm (0.06 - 0.39 kg-m, 5 - 34 in-lb)
Upper link 0 - 2.0 Nꞏm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Tire245/45R18
Front (Hf)USA 731 mm (28.78 in)
CANADA 732 mm (28.82 in)
Rear (Hr)USA 725 mm (28.54 in)
CANADA 726 mm (28.58 in)
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Dimensions NAS00086
Unit: mm (in)
*1: 2-wheel drive model
*2: All-wheel drive model
Wheels & Tires NAS00087
*: 2-wheel drive modelOverall lengthwithout front license plate 4,893 (192.6)
with front license plate 4,899 (192.9)
Overall width 1,798 (70.8)
Overall height 1,508 (59.4)*1, 1,523 (60.0)*2
Front tread 1,537 (60.5)*1, 1,551 (61.1)*2
Rear tread 1,550 (61.0)*1, 1,543 (60.7)*2
Wheelbase 2,900 (114.2)
Conventional Spare
Road wheel/offset mm (in)18 X 8JJ Aluminum/47 (1.85)
19 X 8.5JJ Aluminum/50 (1.97)*17x4T/30 (1.18)
Tire sizeP245/45R18
245/40R19*T145/80D17

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA-5
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OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.ItemReference page
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge, including the spare, at least once a month
and always prior to a long distance trips. Adjust to the specified pressure if
necessary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.—
Wheel nutsWhen checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary.—
WindshieldClean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every
six months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.—
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).MA-35
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel align-
ment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel
balancing may be needed.MA-33,
FSU-6
(2WD),
FSU-23
(AWD)
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hoodCheck that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the
trunk lid. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the pri-
mary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubri-
cation frequently.MA-38
LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. —
ItemReference page
Warning lamps and
chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washerCheck that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.—
Windshield defrosterCheck that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner.—
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steer-
ing condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)—
SeatsCheck seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every
position. Check that the head restrains move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the
latches lock securely for folding-down rear seatbacks.—
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.MA-39
Accelerator pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.—
BrakesCheck that the brake does not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. —
Brake pedal and
boosterCheck the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper dis-
tance under it when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Be
sure to keep the floor mats away from the pedal.BR-6
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Tire RotationNLS00088
After rotation the tires, adjust the tire pressure.
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
CAUTION:
Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksNLS00089
If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesNLS0008A
Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake FluidNLS0008B
1. Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each bleed valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Refill with recommended Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116).
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.Tightening torque of wheel nut
: 112.6 Nꞏm (11 kg, 83 ft-lb)
SMA829C
SBR451D
SBR389C
SBR419C