2004 INFINITI FX35 wheel

FAX-20
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
3. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint for matching mark, but don’t damage to spider
assembly and shaft.
4. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise a and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:

If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.

Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint sub-assembly

Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.

Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.

Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.

If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assem-
bly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly

If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.
SFA963
SFA612
SDIA0606E

FAX-22
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.

Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.
9. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suit-
able tool.
NOTE:

Discard old boot band; replace with new ones.

Secure boot bands so that dimension “M” shown bellow right
satisfies the following:
10. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether
or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot bands again.
11. Install circular clip.
NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
Wheel Side
1. Insert the amount grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent)
into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.Boot installation Length “L ”:
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in)
SDIA1737E
RAC1133D
Large diameter side : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Small diameter side : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
DSF0047D
SDIA1127E

SERVICE DATA
FAX-25
[AWD]
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
FA X
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SERVICE DATAPFP:00030
Wheel BearingADS000OR
Drive ShaftADS000OS
Tightening TorqueADS000OT
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Joint type (Wheel side) (Transaxle side)
Grease quantity 95 − 115 g (3.35 − 4.06 oz)95 − 105 g (3.35 − 3.70 oz) (LH side)
11 3 − 123 g (3.99 − 4.34 oz) (RH side)
Boots installed length 136 mm (5.35 in)95 − 97 mm (3.74 − 3.82 in) (LH side)
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in) (RH side)
Drive shaft - Side flange 44.5 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 lb)
Hub lock nut 275 N·m (28 kg-m, 203 lb)

FFD-6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartADS000N6
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
Refer to FFD-24, "
INSPECTION
" .
Refer to FFD-30, "
TOOTH CONTACT INSPECTION
" .
Refer to FFD-24, "
INSPECTION
" .
Refer to RFD-13, "
Pre-Inspection
"
—
Refer to MA-31, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
" .
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and suspected parts
Rough gear tooth
Improper gear contact
Tooth surfaces worn
Incorrect backlash
Companion flange excessive runout
Improper gear oil
Propeller shaft
Axle and suspension
Tire s
Road wheel
Drive shaft
Brakes
Steering
Symptom Differential Noise×××××××××××××

SIDE OIL SEAL
FFD-9
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
FFD
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SIDE OIL SEALPFP:33142
Removal and InstallationADS000N8
REMOVAL
Right Side:
1. Remove the front ABS wheel sensor.
2. Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-13, "
Removal and Installation (Right Side)" .
3. Remove the side oil seal using puller.
Left Side:
1. Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-12, "Removal and Installation (Left Side)" .
2. Remove the side shaft assembly.
3. Remove the front final drive assembly from vehicle. Refer to FFD-10, "
Removal and Installation
(VQ35DE)" or FFD-11, "Removal and Installation (VK45DE)" .
4. Remove the side oil seal using puller.
INSTALLATION
Right Side:
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to sealing lips of side oil seal.
2. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comes
face to face with the end surface of the case.
CAUTION:

When installing the side oil seal, be careful not to get it
inclined.

Do not reuse the side oil seal. Always replace the oil seal
with a new ones.
3. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-13, "
Removal and
Installation (Right Side)" .
Left Side:
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to sealing lips of side oil seal.
2. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comes
face to face with the end surface of the case.
CAUTION:

When installing the side oil seal, be careful not to get it
inclined.

Do not reuse the side oil seal. Always replace the oil seal
with a new ones.
3. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-12, "
Removal and
Installation (Left Side)" . Tool number : ST33290001 (J34286)
SDIA1787E
Tool number : ST33290001 (J34286)
Tool number : ST33400001 (J26082)
SDIA1646E
Tool number : ST33210000 ( – )
SDIA1662E

FUEL TANK
FL-11
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
FL
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9. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel
tank side.
10. Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel
tank.
11. Remove fuel tank.
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 clamps of fuel filler hose so that the remaining length of screw thread becomes 8 to12 mm (0.31
to 0.47 in) on tank side and 5.7 to 9.7 mm (0.224 to 0.382 in) on fuel filler tube side.

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.
2. Start engine and check for fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connections.

After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, make sure to adjust wheel alignment and then, adjust
neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" and BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
PBIC1581E
PBIC0878E
Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)

FSU-1
FRONT SUSPENSION
E SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
C
D
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
SECTION FSU
A
B
FSU
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FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 6
INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK BALL
JOINT END PLAY ................................................. 6
STRUT INSPECTION ........................................... 6
Wheel Alignment Inspection ..................................... 6
DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 6
PRELIMINARY CHECK ........................................ 6
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND
KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES ........................ 6
Components ............................................................. 8
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
COIL SPRING AND STRUT ......................................11
Removal and Installation ......................................... 11
REMOVAL ............................................................ 11INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 12
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 13
TRANSVERSE LINK ................................................. 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................. 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
SERVICE DATA ........................................................ 18
Wheel Alignment (Unladen) .................................... 18
Ball Joint ................................................................. 18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................. 18

FSU-2
PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionAES000MZ

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.

Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

Avoid burden to front cross bar.