2004 INFINITI FX35 propeller

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
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Service InformationADS000KK
Do not support the rear cover (aluminium), when supporting the gear carrier with a transmission jack.
On-Vehicle ServiceADS000KE
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
CAUTION:
If vibration is present at high speed, check mounting between propeller shaft and companion flange.
If vibration is present at high speed, check propeller shaft runout first.
1. Measure propeller shaft runout at several points by rotating final
drive companion flange with your hands.
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, disconnect propeller shaft
at final drive companion flange: then rotate companion flange
90, 180, 270 degrees and reconnect propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Perform driving test to check.
5. If the runout exceeds the service limit, do the following:

Remove the propeller shaft from the final drive companion flange.

Turn the propeller shaft 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 degrees and reinstall the propeller shaft to the compan-
ion flange, then measure the runout again.

If the runout still exceeds the service limit, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Check the vibration by driving the vehicle.
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

Inspect propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.

If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
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Removal and InstallationADS000KF
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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REMOVAL
1. Move the A/T select lever to N position and release the parking brake.
2. Remove the tunnel stay with power tool. Refer to RSU-5, "
REAR
SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove the center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3,
"EXHAUST SYSTEM" for details.
4. Loosen the center bearing mounting bracket (lower) fixing nuts
with power tool.
5. Put matching marks on flange and rear propeller shaft.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage the propeller
shaft flange and companion flange on the rear final drive.
6. Remove the propeller shaft fixing bolts and nuts.
7. Remove the center bearing mounting bracket (lower) fixing nuts,
remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
1. Propeller shaft (1st shaft) 2. Center bearing assembly 3.Center bearing mounting bracket
(lower)
4. Washer 5. Center flange 6. Propeller shaft (2nd shaft)
7. Lock nut 8. Clip 9.Center bearing mounting bracket
(upper)
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Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
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Propeller shaft runout measuring point (2WD models):
Unit: mm (in)
Propeller shaft runout measuring point (AWD models):
Unit: mm (in)
2. If the play exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft
assembly. Distance A B C
A/T 192 (7.56) 190 (7.48) 185 (7.28)
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Distance A B C
A/T 162 (6.38) 245 (9.65) 185 (7.28)
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Journal axial play : 0 mm (0 in)
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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INSTALLATION
1. Paying attention to following items, install in the reverse order of removal.
a. Install the propeller shaft onto the rear final drive companion
flange while aligning the matching marks that are marked during
removal.
b. Adjust position of the bearing cushion so as not to apply thrust
play to the center bearing insulator.
c. Position the bearing cushion overlap as shown in the figure.
d. Install the center bearing bracket (upper) with its arrow mark fac-
ing forward.
e. Tighten the center bearing mounting bracket (upper) fixing nuts
to specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the nuts. Always replace the nuts with a new
ones.
2. If companion flange has been removed, put new alignment
matching mark C on it. Then, reassemble using the following
procedure.
Perform these steps when either of final drive and propeller
shaft is replaced with a new one.
a. Erase original mark C from companion flange with suitable sol-
vent.
b. Measure companion flange vertical runout.
c. Determine the position where maximum runout is read on dial
gauge. Put mark (shown by C in figure) on flange perimeter cor-
responding to maximum runout position.
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3. If the propeller shaft or final drive has been replaced, connect
the propeller shaft and final drive as follows:
NOTE:
Avoid damaging the rebro joint boot, protect it with a shop towel
or equivalent.

Install the propeller shaft while aligning its matching mark A
with the mark C on the joint as close as possible.

Tighten the joint bolts/nuts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolts, and washers. Always replace the
them with new ones.

After installation, check the vibration by driving the vehicle. If the vibration is present, remove the pro-
peller shaft from the final drive companion flange.

Turn the propeller shaft 60, 120, 180, 240 or 300 degrees and reinstall the propeller shaft to the com-
panion flange, then measure the runout again by driving the vehicle on each angle position.
Disassembly and AssemblyADS000KN
DISASSEMBLY
Center Bearing
NOTE:

The joint cannot be disassembled.

The center bearing can be disassembled.
1. Remove the propeller shaft assembly from the vehicle. Refer to PR-8, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Put matching marks on propeller shaft and center flange, then
disassemble the 1st and 2nd propeller shaft.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage the propeller
shaft flange and center flange.
3. Put matching marks onto the center flange and propeller shaft
end as shown.
4. Stake center flange lock nut with a punch (except 3F80A-
1VL107- type/VK45DE, AWD).
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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5. Hold the center flange using a flange wrench, and remove the
lock nut.
6. Remove the center flange using a commercial available bearing
puller.
7. Press out the center bearing using a puller and hydraulic press.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the each end of the center bear-
ing and each face of the washer.
2. For the 3S80A-1VL107 (VQ35DE/2WD) and 3F80A-1VL107
(VK45DE/AWD) type, install the center bearing with its “F” mark
facing the front of the vehicle.
For the 3F80A-1VL107(VQ35DE/AWD) type, install the center
bearing with its “F” mark facing the rear of the vehicle.
3. Install the washer.
4. Install the center flange onto the propeller shaft with aligning the
marks that are marked while removal.
5. Install and tighten the new lock nut to specified torque using a
torque wrench.
For the 3S80A-1VL107 (VQ35DE/2WD) and 3F80A-1VL107 (VQ35DE/AWD) type, tighten the lock nut to
specified torque.
6. For the 3S80A-1VL107 (VQ35DE/2WD) and 3F80A-1VL107
(VQ35DE/AWD) type, place a piece of wood under the center
flange, stake the lock nut against the propeller shaft groove.
CAUTION:
Do not use the lock nut. Always replace the lock nut with a
new one.
7. Temporality tighten the lock nut to the following torque.
Loosen the lock nut, then retighten it to specified torque.
For 3F80A-1VL107 (VK45DE/AWD) type, tighten the lock nut to
specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the lock nut. Always replace the lock nut with
a new one.Tool number : KV40104000 ( – )
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Tool number : ST30031000 (J22912-01)
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8. Assemble the 1st and 2nd shaft propeller shafts while aligning
the matching marks that are marked during removal.
9. Install and tighten the bolts/nuts and tighten them to specified
torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolts, nuts and washers. Always replace
the them with new ones.
10. Recheck the tightening torque using a torque wrench.
11. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to PR-10, "
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