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PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance ....................... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 9
Schedule 2 ............................................................. 10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ................................................................ 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............. 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 12
Fluids and Lubricants ............................................. 12
Engine Oil Recommendation ................................. 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ......................... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ......... 14
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 14
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ................................. 15
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 18
Changing Engine Oil .............................................. 18
Changing Oil Filter ................................................. 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ..... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ......... 22
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 22
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 22
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 22
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................... 25
Changing Oil Filter .................................................. 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ...... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 29
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 29
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 29
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ......................................... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ......................................... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ........................................ 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............. 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 33
Rotation .................................................................. 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 35
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 35
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 36
ROTOR ................................................................ 36

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.
NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. 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 transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.50
(12)
611 . 2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
Brake lines & cables I IMA-35
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-36
Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oilNOTE (1) I IMA-29,
MA-31
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MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension partsIIIIMA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) IIIIMA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I I I IMA-29
In-cabin microfilter R RAT C - 1 3 3
Climate controlled seat filterRSE-172
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
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Brake lines & cables I IMA-35
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-36
Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oilNOTE (1) I IMA-29,
MA-31
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MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension partsI IIIMA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models)I IIIMA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I I I IMA-29
In-cabin microfilter R RAT C - 1 3 3
Climate controlled seat filterRSE-172

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Schedule 2NLS0007D
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
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615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-14
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MA-22
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-18,
MA-25
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-21,
MA-28
Fuel lines I* I*MA-18,
MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (2)—
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-15
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MA-22
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-18,
MA-25
Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or
equivalent.)RRRR R RRRMA-19,
MA-26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-20,
MA-27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (4)EM-94,
EM-224
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
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615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I I I IMA-35
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-36
Automatic transmission & trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oilIIIIMA-29,
MA-31
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MA-32
Steering gear, linkage & transfer
gear, axle & suspension partsIIMA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (1)MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and propeller
shaft (AWD models) IIIIMA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I IMA-29

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RotationNLS00088

Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service inter-
vals. Refer to MA-4, "
GENERAL MAINTENANCE" .

Do not include the spare tire when rotating the tires.
CAUTION:

When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.

Be careful not to tighten wheel nut at torque exceeding the
criteria for preventing strain of disc rotor.

Use NISSAN genuine wheel nuts for aluminum wheels.
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-10, "
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
: 108 N·m (11 kg-m, 80 ft-lb)
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Checking Disc BrakeNLS0008C
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
CALIPER

Check for leakage.
PA D

Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageNLS0008D
STEERING GEAR

Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.

Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Front Rear
Standard thickness 28.0 mm (1.102 in) 16.0 mm (0.631 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.035 mm (0.0014 in) 0.055mm (0.0022 in)
Wear limit 26.0 mm (1.024 in) 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
SMA922A
Front Rear
Standard thickness 11.0 mm (0.433 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPFP:36010
On-Vehicle ServiceNFS000SS
PEDAL STROKE

Operate parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb), make sure pedal stroke is within the
specified number of notches. (Check it by listening and counting ratchet clicks.)
INSPECT COMPONENTS

Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash, etc.) of each component are normal.

Check the following:
–Device assembly for bend, damage and cracks. Replace if there are.
–Cables and equalizer for wear and damage. Replace if there are.
–Parking brake switch. Replace if it does not work correctly.
ADJUSTMENT

To perform adjustment operations, remove rear tires from vehicle with power tool.
1. Insert a deep socket wrench onto adjusting nut. Rotate adjusting
nut to fully loosen cable, and then release parking brake pedal.
2. Secure disc rotor to hub using wheel nut so as not to tilt disc
rotor.
3. Remove adjuster hole plug installed on the disc rotor. Turn the
adjuster in direction “A” using a flat-bladed screwdriver as
shown, until disc rotor is locked. Turn the adjuster in the oppo-
site direction by 5 or 6 notches after locking.
4. Rotate disc rotor to make sure that there is no drag. Install the
adjuster hole plug.
5. Adjust parking brake cable with the following procedure.
a. Operate parking brake pedal 10 or more times with the force of
full stroke.
b. Rotate adjusting nut to adjust parking brake pedal stroke using a
deep socket wrench.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse adjusting nut after removing it.
c. Operate parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb), make sure the pedal stroke is within the
specified number of notches. (Check it by listening and counting ratchet clicks.)
d. Make sure that there is no drag on rear brake with parking brake pedal completely released.Pedal stroke : 3 - 4 notches
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Pedal stroke : 3 - 4 notches
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PARKING BRAKE SHOE
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Clean brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne particles or other mate-
rials.
CAUTION:

Clean dust on disc rotor and back plate using a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with com-
pressed air.

Put matching marks on both disc rotor and wheel hub when removing disc rotor.
1. Remove rear tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove disc rotor with parking brake pedal completely in the released position. Refer to BR-30,
"Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly" .
3. If disc rotor cannot be removed, remove as follows:
a. Secure the disc rotor in place with wheel nuts and remove adjuster hole plug.
b. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, rotate adjuster in direction “B” to
retract and loosen brake shoe.
4. Remove anti-rattle pins, retainers, anti-rattle springs, and return
springs.
5. Remove parking brake shoes, adjuster assembly, and toggle
lever.
6. For the removal of back plate, refer to RAX-5, "
Removal and
Installation" .
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lining Thickness Inspection

Check thickness of lining.
Drum Inner Diameter Inspection

Check inner diameter of drum.
Other Inspections

Check the following:
–Lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.
–Shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
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Standard thickness “A” : 3.2 mm (0.126 in)
Repair limit thickness “A” : 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
SBR021A
Standard inner diameter : 172 mm (6.77 in) dia.
Maximum inner diameter : 173 mm (6.81 in) dia.
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–Anti-rattle pin for excessive wear and corrosion.
–Return spring for sagging.

Make sure that adjuster moves smoothly.

Visually check the inside of drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage. Check the inside of drum using
a pair of vernier calipers.

Replace with new part if the above part is malfunction.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to PB-6, "Components" and apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cupry-
sil) grease or silicone-based grease to the specified points dur-
ing assembly.

Assemble adjusters so that threaded part is expanded when
rotating it in the direction shown by arrow.

Shorten adjuster by rotating it.

Check shoe sliding surface and drum inner surface for grease.
Wipe it off if it adhere on the surfaces.

Perform break-in operation as follows after replacing brake
shoes or disc rotors, or if brakes do not function well.
1. Adjust parking brake pedal stroke to the specified amount. Refer
to PB-3, "
ADJUSTMENT" .
2. Perform parking brake break-in (drag run) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:
3. Check parking brake pedal stroke of parking brake. Adjust again if it is outside the standard.Drive forward

Vehicle speed: Approx. 40 km/h (25 MPH) set (constant and forward)

Parking brake operating force: Approx. 400 N (40 kg, 89.9 lb) set constant

Time: Approx. 10 sec.
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On-Vehicle Inspection NDS000FQ
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of
wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub, and make sure that is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationNDS000FR
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove rear brake caliper with a power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer
to BR-30, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put matching mark on disc rotor and the wheel hub and bearing
assembly then removing disc rotor.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut with a power tool.Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Axle housing 2. Ball seat 3. Bushing
4. Back plate 5. Anchor block 6. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
7. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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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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