2004 INFINITI FX35 check oil

PS-20
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
7. Remove oil pipings (high pressure side and low pressure side)
from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from pipings.
8. Remove mounting bolt of steering hydraulic piping bracket from
steering gear assembly.
9. Remove mounting bolt (lower side) of lower joint.
10. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear assembly with power
tool, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Refer to PS-19, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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SGIA0546E

PS-26
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Axial End Play

Apply load of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) to ball stud axially. Use a dial
gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud
makes. Check if the reading is within the specified below. If the
value is outside the standard, replace outer and inner sockets.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to O-ring. Put an O-ring into rack Teflon ring.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring.
2. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a
dryer. Assemble it to mounting groove of rack.
NOTE:
Do not reuse rack Teflon ring.
3. To fit rack Teflon ring on rack, use rack Teflon ring installation
tool (SST) from tooth side. Compress rim of ring with the tool.
4. Apply Multi-purpose grease to rack oil seal. Insert rack oil seal,
then insert rack assembly to gear housing assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse rack oil seal.
CAUTION:

When inserting rack assembly, do not damage retainer
sliding part. If it is damaged, replace gear housing
assembly.

When inserting rack assembly, do not damage cylinder
inner wall. If it is damaged, it may cause oil leaks. Replace gear housing assembly.

Attach rack oil seal. Both inner lip and outer lip should
face each other.
Outer socket 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Inner socket 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
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SGIA0154E
SGIA0205E

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
PS-31
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
POWER STEERING OIL PUMPPFP:49110
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceAGS000H2
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE (VQ35DE MODELS)
CAUTION:
Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
1. Connect oil pressure gauge (SST) and oil pressure gauge
adapter (SST) between oil pump discharge connector and high
pressure hose and then bleed air from the hydraulic circuit.
2. Start engine. Allow engine to run until tank temperature reaches
50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
CAUTION:

Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If
engine is started with shut-off valve closed, fluid pres-
sure in power steering pump increases to maximum. This
will raise fluid temperature excessively.

Be careful not to contact hose with belt when engine is
started.
3. With engine at idle, close shut-off valve and read the relief oil
pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve of pressure gauge for more than 10 seconds.
4. After measurement, open shut-off valve slowly.
If relief oil pressure is outside the specification, disassemble and repair oil pump. Refer to PS-33, "
Disas-
sembly and Assembly (VQ35DE models)" .
5. After inspection, disconnect oil pressure gauge (SST) and oil pressure gauge adapter (SST) from hydrau-
lic circuit, connect oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose. Add fluid and bleed air from
hydraulic circuit thoroughly.
Refer to PS-8, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE (VK45DE MODELS)
CAUTION:
Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
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SST
Pressure gaugeKV48103500
(J26357&J26357-10)
Oil pump sideEye joint KV48102500-01 ( — )
Washer KV48102500-04 ( — )
Bolt KV48102500-03 ( — )
High pressure
piping sideFlare joint KV48102500-02 ( — )
Washer KV48102500-04 ( — )
Bolt KV48102500-03 ( — )
Relief oil pressure:
9,900 - 10,700 kPa (101 - 109 kg/cm
2 , 1449 - 1564 psi)
SGIA0522E

PS-34
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45

Poor performance
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Fix oil pump in vise as the occasion demands.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
1. Unscrew four rear cover bolts and remove rear cover from body assembly.
2. Remove rear side plate from cartridge, then remove Teflon ring and O-ring from rear side plate.
3. Remove rotor snap ring with snap ring pliers, and remove pulley
from body assembly.
CAUTION:
When removing rotor snap ring, be careful not to damage
pulley shaft.
4. Remove oil seal from body assembly.
5. Remove cam ring, rotor, vane, front side plate, flow control valve
A, spring, flow control valve B assembly and O-ring from body
assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop and deform flow control valve A and
flow control valve B assembly.
6. Remove suction pipe from body assembly.
7. Remove O-ring from suction pipe.
8. Remove bracket from body assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection
Check body assembly and the inside of rear cover for damage. If any damage is found, replace with new part
for rear cover, and replace with new power steering pump assembly for body assembly.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
Check cam ring, side plate, rotor and vane for damage. If any damage is found, replace cartridge assembly
with new one.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Fix oil pump in vise as occasion demands.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
1. Apply Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to oil seal lip and to the
circumference of oil seal. Using a drift (SST), install oil seal to
body assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse oil seal.
2. If dowel pin has been removed, insert it into body assembly by
hand. If it cannot be inserted by hand, lightly tap with a hammer.
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SGIA0527E

PS-38
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
6. Remove snap ring from drive shaft assembly and press out it.
CAUTION:
When removing snap ring, be careful not to damage drive
shaft assembly.
7. Using a screwdriver, remove oil seal for body assembly.
8. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
9. Loosen lock nut and remove washer, O-ring, joint then remove
connector bolt, O-ring and pull out flow control valve and spring
from body assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop and deform the flow control valve.
10. Remove suction pipe from body assembly.
11. Remove O-ring for suction pipe.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection
Check body assembly and the inside of rear cover for damage. If any damage is found, replace with new part
for rear cover and replace with new power steering pump assembly for body assembly.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
Check cam ring, side plate, rotor and vane for damage. If any damage is found, replace cartridge assembly
with new one.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Fix oil pump in vise as vise occasion demands.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft assembly in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise
and shaft.
SST010B
SST034A
SGIA0524E

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.
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SST843A
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RAX-6
WHEEL HUB
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
10. Loosen fixing bolts and nuts of front lower link, radius rod, and rear lower link in side of suspension mem-
ber.
11. Set jack under rear lower link. Then remove fixing bolt in front lower link side of shock absorber with
power tool.
12. Remove bolt and nut in axle side of rear lower link with power tool. Then remove coil spring. Refer to
RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
13. Remove fixing bolts and nuts in axle side of front lower link, radius rod with power tool.
14. Remove suspension arm and cotter pin at axle, then loosen mounting nut.
15. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
16. Remove axle from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Ball Joint Inspection
Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of suspension arm ball joint. Refer to RSU-11,
"INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .
INSTALLATION

Refer to RAX-5, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of installation position of suspension links (rubber bushing) under unladen condi-
tions with tires on level ground, Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Disassembly and AssemblyADS000C6
DISASSEMBLY
Wheel Bearing
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble if wheel bearing has no trouble.
1. Remove wheel bearing fixing bolts and anchor block fixing nuts, and remove wheel hub and bearing
assembly, back plate and anchor block from axle.
2. Using a drift (SST) and a puller (suitable tool), press wheel hub
out to remove from wheel bearing.
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RFD-2
PRECAUTIONS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
PrecautionsADS000K2
CAUTION:

Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand symptoms well. Perform correct and system-
atic operations.

Check for the correct installation status prior removal or disassembly. When matching marks are
required, be sure they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.

Carry out an overhaul in a clean work place, Using a dust proof room is recommended.

Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the
exterior the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.

Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. If a
malfunction is detected, replace it with a new one.

Normally replace lock pins, oil seals, and bearings with new ones every times they are removed.

In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to out-
side. If tightening sequence is specified, observe it.

Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.

Be careful not to damage the sliding surfaces and mating surface.

When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any mois-
ture, oil, and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.

Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.

Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent entering of lint.

During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and new differential gear oil, Vaseline,
or multi-purpose grease, as specified for each vehicle, when necessary.