steering column INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Service Manual

HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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11. Disconnect drain hose.
12. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit.
13. Remove side defroster nozzles.
14. Remove steering column assembly mounting bolts and nut.
15. Remove steering member mounting bolts.
16. Remove steering member, and then remove heater & cooling unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
RJIA4180E
RJIA4120E
SJIA1795E

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AV-129
[WITHOUT MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM]
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2. Remove screws (A) and disconnect connector.
3. Remove woofer (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
BOSE AmpNKS0049O
: Vehicle front
REMOVAL
1. Remove trunk front finisher. Refer to EI-56, "Removal and Installation for Trunk Room Trim" .
2. Remove screws (A), and disconnect connector.
3. Remove BOSE amp (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
AudioPilot® MicrophoneNKS0049P
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering column lower cover. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation of Instrument Panel &
Pad" .
2. Remove screws (A) and disconnect connector.
3. Remove Microphone (2) from steering column lower cover (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Satellite Radio TunerNKS0049Q
REMOVAL
1. Remove trunk front finisher. Refer to EI-56, "Removal and Installation for Trunk Room Trim" .
2. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to EI-42, "
Removal and Installation" .
SKIB4348E
SKIB4349E
SKIB4350E

AV-280
[WITH MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM]
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
2. Remove screws (A) and disconnect connector.
3. Remove woofer (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
BOSE AmpNKS004BP
: Vehicle front
REMOVAL
1. Remove trunk front finisher. Refer to EI-56, "Removal and Installation for Trunk Room Trim" .
2. Remove screws (A), and disconnect connector.
3. Remove BOSE amp (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
AudioPilot® MicrophoneNKS004BQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering column lower cover. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation of Instrument Panel &
Pad" .
2. Remove screws (A) and disconnect connector.
3. Remove Microphone (2) from steering column lower cover (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Satellite Radio TunerNKS004BR
REMOVAL
1. Remove trunk front finisher. Refer to EI-56, "Removal and Installation for Trunk Room Trim" .
2. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to EI-42, "
Removal and Installation" .
SKIB4348E
SKIB4349E
SKIB4350E

BL-126
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTION
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
System DescriptionNIS001Y8

The engine start function of Intelligent Key system is a system that makes it possible to start and stop the
engine without removing the key. It verifies the electronic ID using two-way communications when press-
ing the push-button ignition switch while carrying the Intelligent Key, which operates based on the results
of electronic ID verification for Intelligent Key using two-way communications between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle (Intelligent Key unit).
NOTE:
The driver should always carry the intelligent key at all times.

Intelligent Key has 2 IDs (for Intelligent Key and for immobilizer). It can perform the door lock/unlock oper-
ation and the push-button ignition switch operation when carrying the registered Intelligent Key.

When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, it can be used as emergency by inserting the Intelligent
Key to the key slot. At that time, perform the immobilizer ID verification. If it is used when carrying the
Intelligent Key, perform the Intelligent Key ID verification.

If the ID is successfully verified, and when push-button ignition switch is pressed, steering lock will be
released and initiating the engine will be possible.

If the door lock/unlock operation is performed when the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, all doors
lock/unlock can be performed by operating the driver door key cylinder using the mechanical key set into
the Intelligent Key.

Intelligent Key can be registered up to 4 keys (Including the standard Intelligent Key) on request from the
owner.
NOTE:

Refer to BL-43, "INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM" for any functions other than engine start function of
Intelligent Key system.
10. Unified meter and A/C amp M64,
M6511. Combination meter M52 12. Security indicator
(Multifunction switch) M69
13. Steering lock unit M35
(Steering column)14. Remote keyless entry receiver
(View with instrument lower panel
RH removed) M89 15. Key slot M14
PIIB5896E

IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS)
BL-245
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NOTE:
If customer reports a “No start” condition, request ALL KEYS to be brought to an INFINITI dealer to
check for an IVIS (NATS) malfunction.
10. Unified meter and A / C amp M64, M65 11. Combination meter M52 12. Multifunction switch M69
(Security indicator)
13. Steering lock unit M35
(Steering column)
PIIB5895E

BODY REPAIR
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1. Front strut housing
2. Upper front hoodledge
3. Upper rear hoodledge
4. Hoodledge reinforcement
5. Upper dash assembly
6. Upper dash crossmember assembly
7. Harness clamp bracket
8. Cowl top
9. Lower center dash crossmember reinforcement
10. Lower dash crossmember reinforcement
11. Lower dash crossmember assembly (LH)
12. Lower dash crossmember (RH)
13. Front crossmember center
14. Steering column mounting reinforcement
15. Lower dash
16. Front floor center
17. Front floor
18. Inner sill
19. Rear seat crossmember reinforcement assembly
20. Front carpet bracket
21. Rear floor front
22. Rear floor seat belt anchor reinforcement
23. Rear seat reclining device bracket
24. Rear floor rear
25. Differential mounting bracket assembly
26. Rear floor side assembly
27. Rear bumper side stay
28. Front side member assembly
29. Front side member front extension
30. Front side member closing plate assembly
31. Front side member front closing plate
32. Front side member center closing plate
33. Front suspension mounting bracket
34. Front side member rear extension
35. Front side member rear reinforcement
36. Front side member outrigger assembly
37. Rear seat crossmember
38. 2ND rear crossmember
39. Rear crossmember
40. Rear side member assembly
41. Rear side member extension

BR-8
BRAKE PEDAL
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
3. Disconnect stop lamp switch and brake switch connector.
4. Remove stop lamp switch and brake switch from brake pedal assembly.
5. Disconnect brake pedal stroke sensor connector.(With pre-crash seat belt)
CAUTION:
Brake pedal stroke sensor is not detachable. Do not detach it.
6. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from clevis of brake booster.
7. Remove brake pedal assembly mounting nuts. Pull brake booster toward engine room to the extent that
does not deform brake tube.
8. Remove brake booster clevis from input rod.
9. Remove mounting bolt and then remove brake pedal assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the items below. If any is found, replace brake pedal
assembly.
–Check brake pedal upper rivet for deformation.
–Make sure that joint length “L” of sub-bracket and sliding plate is
4 mm (0.16 in) or more.
–Check brake pedal for bend, damage, and cracks on the welded
parts.

Check clevis pin and plastic stopper for damage and deforma-
tion. If any is found, replace clevis pin.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Tightening torques for brake pedal assembly mounting nuts and
bolt are referred to BR-7, "
COMPONENTS" . Tightening torque for lock nut is referred to BR-18, "COMPO-
NENTS" .

Adjust brake pedal height after installing brake pedal assembly to vehicle. Refer to BR-6, "Inspection and
Adjustment" .
SFIA2487E
SBR997

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation NES000ID
REMOVAL
1. For VK45DE engine models, disconnect related electric wires and hoses from engine assembly to remove
front suspension member with engine assembly. Refer to EM-247, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
3. For VQ35DE engine models, install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-114, "
Removal and
Installation (2WD Models)" .
4. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
5. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
7. Remove undercover with a power tool.
8. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
9. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
10. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
11. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
12. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
13. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
14. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
15. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool)
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
18. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-114, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
19. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
20. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
21. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Upper link
7. Steering knuckle 8. Transverse link 9. Washer
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Stabilizer connecting rod 12. Stabilizer bar
13. Stabilizer bushing 14. Stabilizer clamp 15. Front suspension member
16. Rack stay 17. Member stay 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1183E

FSU-14
[2WD]
TRANSVERSE LINK
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
TRANSVERSE LINKPFP:54500
Removal and InstallationNES000IG
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove undercover with a power tool.
3. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
4. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
5. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
6. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
10. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
11. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
12. Gradually lower the suspension member to the position where transverse link mounting bolts is remove.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not overload the links)
13. Remove mounting nut and bolts, and then remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is
detected.

Check ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction
is detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Hook a 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 transverse link
assembly.Swing torque
: 0.5 - 3.6 N·m (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
SEIA0523E

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FSU-27
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Removal and Installation NES000IT
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
2. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-119, "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)" .
3. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
6. Remove undercover with a power tool.
7. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
8. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
9. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
10. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
11. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
12. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
13. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber arm from transverse link.
14. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
15. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-114, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
18. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
19. Remove the mounting nuts of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Compo-
nents" .
20. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly from vehicle.
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Shock absorber arm
7. Upper link 8. Steering knuckle 9. Transverse link
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Washer 12. Stabilizer connecting rod
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer bushing 15. Stabilizer clamp
16. Front suspension member 17. Front cross bar 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1183E