check oil INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Service Manual

RFD-22
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Companion Flange Runout
1. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of companion flange (socket
diameter).
2. Rotate companion flange to check for runout.
3. If the runout value is outside the runout limit, follow the proce-
dure below to adjust.
a. Check for runout while changing the phase between companion
flange and drive pinion by 90° step, and search for the position
where the runout is the minimum.
b. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has
been changed, possible cause will be an assembly malfunction of drive pinion and pinion bearing and
malfunction of pinion bearing. Check for these items and repair if necessary.
c. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the check and repair, replace companion flange.
DISASSEMBLY
Differential Assembly
1. Drain gear oil, if necessary.
2. Remove side flange.
3. Remove rear cover mounting bolts.
4. Remove rear cover to insert the seal cutter between gear carrier
and rear cover.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this way damage
the mating surface.
5. Using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers, mount carrier on the attach-
ment.
6. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of
the bearing cap.
CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage bearing
caps and gear carrier.

Bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The
matching marks are used to reinstall them in their origi-
nal positions.Runout limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
PDIA0490E
Tool number A: KV10111100 (J-37228)
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Tool number A: KV38100800 (J-25604-01)
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10. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of drive pinion
lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
11. Adjust to the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion
bearing preload torque.
CAUTION:

Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.

If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Do not
loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.

After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3
times to check for unusual noise, rotation malfunction,
and other malfunctions.
12. Install differential case assembly. Refer to RFD-33, "
Differential Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Do not install rear cover yet.
13. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and companion
flange runout. Refer to RFD-19, "
Drive Gear Runout" , RFD-20, "Tooth Contact" , RFD-21, "Backlash" ,
RFD-22, "
Companion Flange Runout" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
14. Check total preload torque. Refer to RFD-19, "
Total Preload Torque" .
15. Install rear cover. Refer to RFD-33, "
Differential Assembly" .
Differential Assembly
1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the
ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on
the side gears.Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
147 - 323 N·m (15 - 32 kg-m, 109 - 238 ft-lb)
Drive pinion bearing preload:
2.65 - 3.23 N·m (0.27 - 0.32 kg-m, 24 - 28 in-lb)
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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16. Using the drift, drive side oil seals until it becomes flush with the
case end.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

When installing, do not incline oil seal.

Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear
oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
17. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to
drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to RFD-
19, "Drive Gear Runout" , RFD-20, "Tooth Contact" , RFD-21,
"Backlash" , RFD-19, "Total Preload Torque" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
18. Apply sealant to mating surface of rear cover.

Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-47,
"RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
19. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts with
the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
20. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side
gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.
c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until
sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Mea-
surement A) in the figure comes into the following.Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)
SPD560
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Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
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Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
PrecautionsNES000J2

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will 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.

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On-Vehicle Inspection NES000J6
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY
Measure axial end play by placing and moving up/down with an iron pry bar or something similar between sus-
pension arm and axle assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace if malfunction is detected.
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000J7
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 in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
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 RAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm. Refer to RSU-5, "
INSPECTION SUSPENSION ARM BALL
JOINT AXIAL END PLAY" .
5. Shock absorber operation.
6. Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of front lower link, rear lower link, radius rod, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock
absorber 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.Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Removal and InstallationNES000J9
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with a power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with a power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to
BR-28, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" .
CAUTION:
Do not depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put matching marks on both disc rotor and the wheel hub and
bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove rear under cover.
5. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive.
6. Remove harness from rear final drive and rear suspension
member.
7. Remove center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
8. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-6, "
REAR PROPEL-
LER SHAFT" .
9. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-17, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
10. Remove parking brake cable mounting bolt and separate park-
ing brake cable from vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to PB-4, "
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL"
.
11. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-16, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
12. Remove mounting bolt on lower side of shock absorber. Refer to RSU-10, "
SHOCK ABSORBER" .
13. Set jack under rear final drive.
14. Remove member stay from vehicle.
15. Remove rear pin stay mounting bolts and nuts.
16. Gradually lowering jack, remove rear pin stay and rear suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Assemble disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly by
aligning each matching mark as shown in the figure when install-
ing disc rotor.

Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen con-
ditions, which were removed when removing rear suspension
assembly. Check the 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" .

Check for the following after finishing work.
1. Washer 2. Mounting seal 3. Bushing (upper side)
4. Distance tube 5. Mounting bracket 6. Bushing (lower side)
7. Bound bumper cover 8. Bound bumper 9. Shock absorber
10. Axle assembly 11. Upper seat 12. Coil spring
13. Ball seat 14. Rubber seat 15. Cotter pin
16. Suspension arm 17. Connecting rod mounting bracket 18. Connecting rod
19. Mount stopper 20. Rear lower link 21. Front lower link
22. Radius rod 23. Stabilizer Bushing 24. Stabilizer Clamp
25. Stabilizer bar 26. Rear suspension member 27. Member stay
28. Stopper rubber 29. Cap 30. Rear pin stay
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for to the symbols in the figure.
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SHOCK ABSORBER
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SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:56210
Removal and InstallationNES000JA
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber lower end bolt with a power tool.
4. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.
5. Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts with a power
tool, and then remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if there are.

Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace 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.

Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (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" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000JB
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock
absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting bracket.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in a vise.
3. Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and
remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove washer, distance tube, bushing, bound bumper cover
and bound bumper from shock absorber.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound Bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper cover and bushing for cracks and damage. Replace if there are.
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SUSPENSION ARM
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Removal and InstallationNES000JC
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm with a power tool.
4. Remove mounting nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member.
5. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.
6. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
7. Remove suspension arm and stopper rubber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.

Check boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage. If a malfunction is detected,
replace suspension arm.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection

Hook spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring
balance measurement value is within specifications when ball
stud begins moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection

Install the mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating
torque is within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST)

If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection

Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.Standard value
Swing torque:
0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measured value of spring balance:
8.1 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.5 kg, 1.82 - 12.32 lb)
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Standard value
Rotating torque:
0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
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Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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RADIUS ROD
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Removal and InstallationNES000JD
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with a power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to
BR-28, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" .
CAUTION:
Do not depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put matching marks on both disc rotor and the wheel hub and
bearing assembly. then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-16, "
REAR
LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
5. Remove mounting bolt in lower side of shock absorber with a
power tool.
6. Remove mounting bolt and nut in axle side of front lower link
with a power tool.
7. Remove mounting bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod with a
power tool.
8. Remove mounting bolt in rear suspension member side of
radius rod with a power tool, then remove radius rod from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace 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.

Assemble disc rotor and wheel hub and bering assembly by
aligning each matching mark as shown in the figure when install-
ing disc rotor.

Perform 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" .
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove mounting nut and bolt between front lower link and rear suspension member with a power tool.
4. Remove mounting nut and bolt between front lower link and axle with a power tool.
5. Remove front lower link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace 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.

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 Align-
ment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to Refer to
BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .