2004 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual RSU-6
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
TOE-IN
Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of the specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn
rear suspens

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INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual RSU-8
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and InstallationAES000MM
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a pla

RSU-8
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and InstallationAES000MM
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
25, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive, then remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension
member.
4. Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer toRSU-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Separate attachments between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member.
8. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
10. Set jack under rear final drive.
11. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of tunnel stay and member stay with power tool, then remove those parts
from vehicle.
12. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay with power tool and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle.
13. Gradually lowering jack, remove rear suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-7, "Components" 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 links (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions 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" .
1. Bushing 2. Mounting seal 3. Mounting seal bracket
4. Distance tube 5. Bound bumper cover 6. Bound bumper
7. Shock absorber 8. Upper seat 9. Coil spring
10. Rubber seat 11. Rear lower link 12. Axle
13. Cotter pin 14. Radius rod 15. Front lower link protector
16. Front lower link 17. Stopper 18. Shock absorber assembly
19. Suspension arm 20. Stabilizer connecting rod mounting
bracket21. Stabilizer connecting rod
22. Rear pin stay 23. Rear suspension member 24. Stabilizer bar
25. Stabilizer bushing 26. Stabilizer clamp 27. Member stay
28. Tunnel stay

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INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationAES000MN
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack unde

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INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual RSU-10
SHOCK ABSORBER
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if ne

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INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual SUSPENSION ARM
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SUSPENSION ARMPFP:55501
Removal and InstallationAES000MP
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove stabi

SUSPENSION ARM
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm with power tool.
3. Remove drive shaft from vehicle. (VK45DE models) Refer to RAX-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.
5. 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.
6. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member with power tool.
7. Remove suspension arm from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.
Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measuring, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook a spring scale at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring
scale measurement value is within the specifications when ball
stud begins moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).
If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
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 suspension arm assembly.Swing torque:
0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 − 30 in-lb)
Measured value of spring scale:
9.7 − 66.0 N (0.99 − 6.7 kg, 2.18 − 14.8 lb)
SDIA1143E
Rotating torque:
0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
SDIA1150E
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual RSU-12
SUSPENSION ARM
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts

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INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual RADIUS ROD
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Removal and InstallationAES000MQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear

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