2004 INFINITI FX35 wheel torque

FAX-12
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
FRONT DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39100
Removal and Installation (Left Side)ADS000ON
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft with power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE
PIPING AND HOSE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
7. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful
not to excessively extend slide joint.
8. Remove fixing bolt of front final drive side assembly drive shaft with power tool, then remove drive shaft
from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left /right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.

Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.

If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FA X - 1 2 , "Removal and Installation (Left Side)" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer
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FAX-14
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INSTALLATION

Refer to FAX-13, "Removal and Installation (Right Side)" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.

In order to prevent damage to front final drive assembly side oil
seal, first fit a protector onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft.
Slide drive shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install
securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)ADS000OP
DISASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. Press drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. If plug needs to be removed, move boot to wheel side, and drive it out with a plastic hammer.
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1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring
4. Spider assembly 5. Boot band 6. Boot
7. Shaft 8. Circular clip 9. Joint sub-assembly
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SERVICE DATA
FAX-25
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
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)

PREPARATION
FSU-3
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
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Special Service Tools (SST)AES000N0
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV991040S0
( — )
CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolts
3. Nuts
4. Springs
5. Center plate
6. KV9910 4020 Adapter A
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV9910 4030 Adapter B
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV9910 4040 Adapter C
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV9910 4050 Adapter D
d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia.Measuring wheel alignment
HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)

Removing steering outer socket

Removing transverse link
ST35652000
( — )
Strut attachmentDisassembling and assembling strut
ST3127 S000
(See J25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench (J25765)
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapter (1/2″)
3. HT62900000 ( — )
Socket adapter (3/8″)Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
S-NT498
NT546
ZZA0807D
NT124

FSU-10
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
16. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool,
separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
17. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and
front suspension member.
18. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link
(mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse
link.
19. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and
body with power tool.
20. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member,
transverse link, stabilizer bar, drive shaft (For AWD models) and
steering knuckle from vehicle as a unit.
21. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-14,
"TRANSVERSE LINK" .
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Components" 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 suspension components and 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" .

Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
COIL SPRING AND STRUTPFP:55302
Removal and InstallationAES000N7
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from
strut assembly.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not pull wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool,
separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steer-
ing knuckle with power tool.
6. Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator bracket with
power tool, then remove strut upper plate, strut spacer and strut
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Components" 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 suspension 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" .

Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Hook spring scale at ball stud. Confirm spring scale measure-
ment value is within the specifications when ball stud begins
moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection

Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).

If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection

Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Components" 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 suspension 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" . Swing torque:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
Measure value of spring scale:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
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Rotating Torque:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
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Axial end play : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

FSU-16
STABILIZER BAR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
STABILIZER BARPFP:54611
Removal and InstallationAES000NA
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove stabilizer connecting rod lower nut with power tool, sep-
arate stabilizer bar and stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove stabilizer clamp mounting bolts and nuts with power
tool.
5. Remove stabilizer bar, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer bushing from
vehicle.
6. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool,
separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp deformation, cracks and
damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Components" 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 suspension 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" .

Stabilizer bar uses pillow ball type connecting rod. Position ball
joint with case on pillow ball head parallel to stabilizer bar.
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