length INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Owner's Manual

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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ASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Side
1. If plug has been removed, use a drift [SST] to press in a new
one. (LH side)
2. Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect boot from damage.
Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.
3. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.
4. Align matching marks painted when spider assembly was
removed. Install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
5. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring.
6. Apply the appropriate amount of grease (NISSAN genuine
grease or equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
7. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
ance of the specified amount grease (NISSAN genuine grease
or equivalent).
8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by *marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with *mark) on shaft and housing, boot may come
off. Remove all grease from the surface.
9. To prevent from deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length to the value shown below (L) by
inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of
boot and discharging inside air.
SDIA1153E
SFA800
SDIA2629E
Grease amount RH side : 113 – 123 g
(3.99–4.34 oz)
LH side : 95 – 105 g
(3.35 – 3.70 oz)
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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CAUTION:

If the boot installation length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in boot.

Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of a flat-bladed screwdriver.
10. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely.
a. For one-touch clamp band (LH side)
i. Secure the large and small ends of boot with new boot bands as
shown in the figure.
b. For low profile type band (RH side)
i. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
( ) into holes to temporary installation.
NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.
ii. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
iii. Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.
11. Align matching marks painted when housing was removed.
12. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with new
boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.
13. Install dust cover to housing. (RH side)
RH side LH side
Boot installation length (L) RH side : 158 mm (6.22 in)
LH side : 150.9 – 152.9 mm (5.94 – 6.02 in)
SDIA3250ESDIA3249E
SFA395
SDIA3557E
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS000FK
Drive ShaftNDS000FL
Axial end play0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Joint type Wheel side Front final drive side
Grease quantity 77 – 97 g (2.71 – 3.42 oz)113 – 123 g (3.99 – 4.34 oz) (RH side)
95 – 105 g (3.35 – 3.70 oz) (LH side)
Boots installed length 136 mm (5.35 in)158 mm (6.22 in) (RH side)
150.9 – 152.9 mm (5.94 – 6.02 in) (LH side)

FUEL TANK
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7. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel
tank side.
8. Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack.
CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.
9. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
10. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.
CAUTION:

Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.

Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
11. Remove fuel filler tube, as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.

Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.

Tighten the clamp hand with the top mark until the mark is on the
bolt head flange “A”.

To connect quick connector, refer to FL-7, "Quick Connector" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.
PBIC1581E
PBIC0878E
Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)
PBIC3388E

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for HosesNAS0009K
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose
with tapered tool or screwdriver.

To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose inser-
tion length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with
hose stopper, insert rubber hose into tube until it butts up
against hose stopper.)
HOSE CLAMPING

If old rubber hose is re-used, install hose clamp in its original
position (at the indentation where the old clamp was). If there is
a trace of tube bulging left on the old rubber hose, align rubber
hose at that position.

Discard old clamps; replace with new ones.

After installing plate clamps, apply force to them in the direction
of the arrow, tightening rubber hose equally all around.
Precautions for Engine OilsNAS0009L
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin contact
with used oil.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS

Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils, particularly used engine oils.
SMA019D
SMA020D
SMA021D
SMA022D

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 96V
245/40R19 94W*T145/80D17 107M

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsNDS000EH
2WD MODELS
*1: Spider to spider
*2: Spider to rebro joint center
*3: Rubber coupling center to rebro joint center
*4: Rebro joint center to rebro joint center
AWD MODELS
Applied model VQ35DE VK45DE
Propeller shaft model 3S80A-1VL107 3F-R-2VL107
Number of joints3
Type of journal bearings
(Non-disassembly type)1st joint Shell type Rubber coupling type
2nd joint Shell type Rebro joint type
3rd joint Rebro joint type Rebro joint type
Coupling method with transmission Sleeve type Flange type
Coupling method with rear final drive Flange type
Shaft length1st
724 mm (28.50 in)
*1739 mm (29.09 in)*3
2nd
803 mm (31.61 in)*2802 mm (31.57 in)*4
Shaft outer diameter1st 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
2nd 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
Applied modelVQ35DE
Front Propeller shaft model 2S56A
Number of joints2
Type of journal bearings
(Non-disassembly type)Shell type
Coupling method with transfer Sleeve type
Coupling method with front final drive Flange type
Shaft length (Spider to spider) 763 mm (30.04 in)
Shaft outer diameter 42.7 mm (1.68 in)
Rear Propeller shaft model 3F80A-1VL107
Number of joints3
Type of journal bearings
(Non-disassembly type)1st joint Shell type
2nd joint Shell type
3rd joint Rebro joint type
Coupling method with transfer Flange type
Coupling method with rear final drive Flange type
Shaft length1st (Spider to spider) 399 mm (15.71 in)
2nd (Spider to rebro joint center) 803 mm (31.61 in)
Shaft outer diameter1st 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
2nd 82.6 mm (3.25 in)

PS-2Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 33
Disassembly and Assembly (Models with VQ35DE) ... 35
COMPONENTS ................................................... 35
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 35
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 36
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 36
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 37
HYDRAULIC LINE .................................................... 39
Removal and Installation ........................................ 39
COMPONENTS (VQ35DE 2WD MODELS) ........ 39
COMPONENTS (VQ35DE AWD MODELS) ........ 41
COMPONENTS (VK45DE MODELS) ................. 43
Removal and Installation ........................................ 44
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 45Steering Wheel ........................................................ 45
Steering Angle ......................................................... 45
Steering Column ..................................................... 45
STEERING COLUMN LENGTH ........................... 45
TILT AND TELESCOPIC MECHANISM OPER-
ATING RANGE .................................................... 45
Steering Gear .......................................................... 46
STEERING OUTER SOCKET AND INNER
SOCKET .............................................................. 46
RACK STROKE ................................................... 46
RACK SLIDING FORCE ...................................... 46
Oil Pump ................................................................. 46
Steering Fluid .......................................................... 46

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STEERING COLUMN
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are.

Measure the length L as shown in the figure if vehicle has been
involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly
if outside the standard.

Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000]. Replace
steering column assembly if outside the standard.
INSTALLATION OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-13, "COMPONENTS" .

When installing upper joint, the angle which upper joint yoke (1)
forms with shaft center groove (A) should be at 90°.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6,
"Adjustment 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.
SGIA1177E
Steering column length LTelescopic maximum 551 – 555 mm (21.69 – 21.85 in)
Telescopic minimum 591 – 595 mm (23.27 – 23.43 in)
Rotating torque : 0 – 0.2 N·m (0 – 0.02 kg-m, 0 – 1 in-lb)
SGIA1290E

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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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19. Install large end of boot to gear housing assembly.
20. Install small end of boot to inner socket boot mounting groove.
21. Install boot clamp to boot small end.
22. Install large side of boot clamp.

Tighten large side of boot with boot clamp (stainless wire).

Wrap clamp around boot groove for two turns. Insert a flat-
bladed screwdriver in loops on both ends of wire. Twist 4 to
4.5 turns while pulling them with force of approximately 98 N
(10 kg, 22 lb).

Twist boot clamp as shown. Pay attention to relationship
between winding and twisting directions.

Twisted point of clamp is in the opposite side of adjusting
screw (1) as shown in the figure (to prevent contact with other
parts).
Measuring pointRack axial direction 5 mm (0.20 in) from housing end surface
Rack radial direction Axial direction of the adjusting screw
Vertical movement of rack 0.265 mm (0.0104 in)
SGIA1325E
Wire length L : 370 mm (14.57 in)
SGIA0163E
SGIA0164E
SGIA1186E