2004 INFINITI FX35 Torque

PS-30
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
24. Tighten lightly inner socket in specified length “L”, then tighten
lock nut at specified torque. Refer to PS-22, "
Disassembly and
Assembly" . Reconfirm if inner socket length is within limit of
specified length “L”.
CAUTION:
Perform toe-in adjustment after this procedure. Length
achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessary value
given here.Inner socket length “L” : 135.2 mm (5.32 in)
SGIA0167E

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
PS-33
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4. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure (drain fluid from their pipings). Refer to PS-41,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-41, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order removal.

After installation, adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-15, "DRIVE BELTS" .

After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-8, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Removal and Installation (VK45DE models)AGS000HJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove undercover from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove power steering oil pump belt from auto tensioner. Refer to EM-169, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
3. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
4. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure from power steering oil pump (drain fluid from their pip-
ings). Refer to PS-41, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-41, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order removal.
After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-8, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
NOTE:
Adjustment of belt tension is no necessary because engine of this model equips auto tensioner.
Disassembly and Assembly (VQ35DE models)AGS000HE
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble power steering oil pump only if the following items are found.

Oil leakage from oil pump

Deformed or damaged pulley
1. Rear cover 2. Teflon ring 3. O-ring
4. Rear side plate 5. Rotor snap ring 6. Dowel pin
7. Cam ring 8. Rotor 9. Vane
10. Cartridge 11. Front side plate 12. O-ring
13. Flow control valve A 14. Spring 15. Flow control valve B assembly
16. Body assembly 17. Oil seal 18. Pulley
19. O-ring 20. Suction pipe 21. Bracket
SGIA0622E

PS-36
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
8. Install vane to rotor with facing the round portion outside.
9. Using a hammer and a 10 mm (0.39 in) box, install rotor snap
ring to slot in pulley shaft.
NOTE:
Do not reuse snap ring.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage rotor and pulley shaft.
10. Match dowel pin A on flow control valve A, shown in the figure,
with cutout B of rear side plate and install rear side plate to car-
tridge.
11. Apply Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to O-ring and install O-
ring into rear side plate.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring.
12. Apply Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to Teflon ring and
Install Teflon ring into rear side plate.
NOTE:
Do not reuse Teflon ring.
13. Position rear cover on body assembly and tighten mounting bolts to specified torque.
14. Apply Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to O-ring and install O-ring into suction pipe.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring.
15. Install suction pipe into body assembly.
16. Install bracket to body assembly and tighten mounting bolts to specified torque.
SST843A
SGIA0063E
SGIA0530E

PS-40
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45

When installing rotor, turn punch mark face on rotor to body
assembly.
7. Install vane to rotor with facing the round portion outside.
8. Check if drive shaft assembly turns smoothly.
9. Install gasket to body assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse gasket.
10. Install rear cover to body assembly and tighten bolts at the spec-
ified torque.
11. Install bracket to rear cover and tighten bolts at the specified
torque.
12. Install pulley to drive shaft assembly then tighten lock nut at the
specified torque.
13. Install spring, flow control valve, O-ring, connector bolt, joint,
washer to body assembly. Then tighten lock nut at the specified
torque.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring.
14. Apply a coat of Nissan PSF or equivalent to O-ring and Install O-ring to suction pipe.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring.
15. Install suction pipe to body assembly.
SGIA0424E
SST843A
SGIA0425E

HYDRAULIC LINE
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Removal and InstallationAGS000H6

Refer to PS-41, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Confirm with mating marking that if it is in phase with hose and
clamp, then correct if needs.

To install eye joint, join projection of eye joint into notch of power
steering pump, and attach eye joint to power steering pump
properly. Then, tighten eye bolt by hands fully, and tighten it with
a specified torque.

Connect harness connector into pressure sensor securely.
SGIA0563E
SGIA0533E

HYDRAULIC LINE
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Removal and InstallationAGS000HG

Refer to PS-41, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Confirm with mating marking that if it is in phase with hose and
clamp, then correct if needs.

To install eye joint, join projection of eye joint into notch of power
steering pump, and attach eye joint to power steering pump
properly. Then, tighten eye bolt by hands fully, and tighten it with
a specified torque.
SGIA0563E
SGIA0537E

PS-46
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Steering WheelAGS000H7
Steering AngleAGS000H8
Steering ColumnAGS000H9
Steering Outer Socket and Inner SocketAGS000HA
End play of the axle direction for steering wheel 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference 0 − 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Inner wheel
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 32°00′ (32.0°)
Nominal 35°00′ (35.0°)
Maximum 36°00′ (36.0°)
Outer wheel
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Nominal 30°00′ (30.0°)
Steering column length “ L1 ” 572 mm (22.52 in)
SGIA0556E
Steering gear typePR26AM
Tie-rod ball joint outer socketSwinging torque 0.3 − 2.9 N·m (0.03 − 0.29 kg-m, 3 − 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance

Measuring point: cotter pin hole of stud4.84 − 46.7 N (0.50 − 4.7 kg, 4 − 34 lb)
Rotating torque 0.3 − 2.9 N·m (0.03 − 0.29 kg-m, 3 − 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Tie-rod ball joint inner socketSwinging torque 1.0 − 7.8 N·m (0.11 − 0.79 kg-m, 9 − 69 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance

Measuring point: L mark see below,
L=83.2 mm (3.276 in).12.1 − 93.7 N (1.3 − 9.5 kg, 9 − 69 lb)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.08 in) or less
SGIA0358E

PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)ADS000C1
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsADS000C2
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST33251000
( — )
Drift

Removing wheel hub

Removing wheel bearing outer side
inner race

Installing wheel hub

Inspection of wheel bearing rotating
torque
ST35300000
( — )
Drift
a: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.

Installing wheel hub

Inspection of wheel bearing rotating
torque
KV40100900
( — )
Drift
a: 52 mm (2.05 in) dia.
b: —Wheel bearing rotating torque
inspection
KV38100500
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Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.Installing drive shaft plug
KV38102200
( — )
Drift
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.Installing drive shaft plug
ZZA0982D
ZZA0881D
ZZA0539D
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D
Tool nameDescription
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing wheel hub and bearing
assembly

Removing suspension links

Removing drive shaft fixing bolts
and nutsPBIC0190E