2004 INFINITI FX35 Lock

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE
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KEY INTERLOCK CABLEPFP:34908
ComponentsACS002RX
CAUTION:

Install key interlock cable in such a way that it will not be damaged by sharp bends, twists or inter-
ference with adjacent parts.

After installing key interlock cable to control device, make sure that casing cap and bracket are
firmly secured in their positions. If casing cap be removed with an external load of less than 39.2 N
(4.0 kg, 8.8 lb), replace key interlock cable with new one.
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KEY INTERLOCK CABLE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and InstallationACS002RY
REMOVAL
1. Unlock slider by squeezing lock tabs on slider from adjuster
holder.
2. Remove casing cap from bracket of control device and remove
interlock rod from adjuster holder.
3. Remove holder from key cylinder and remove key interlock
cable.
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KEY INTERLOCK CABLE
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INSTALLATION
1. Set key interlock cable to key cylinder and install holder.
2. Clamp key interlock cable and fix to key interlock cable with
band.
3. Turn ignition key to lock position.
4. Set selector lever to P position.
5. Insert interlock rod into adjuster holder.
6. Install casing cap to bracket.
7. Move slider in order to fix adjuster holder to interlock rod.
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Revolution Sensor Components (2WD Models Only)ACS007H2
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Drain ATF through drain plug.
3. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
4. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket.
7. Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting transmission jack, place wooden blocks to
prevent from damaging control valve with TCM and trans-
mission case.
8. Remove engine rear member with power tool. Refer to AT- 2 6 6 ,
"Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .
1. Rear extension 2. Transmission 3. Revolution sensor
4. Oil pan gasket 5. Oil pan 6. Oil pan mounting bolt
7. Drain plug gasket 8. Drain plug 9. Self-sealing bolt
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AIR BREATHER HOSE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
AIR BREATHER HOSEPFP:31098
Removal and InstallationACS002S0
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS
Refer to the figure below for air breather hose removal and installation procedure.
CAUTION:

When installing an air breather hose, be careful not to be crushed or blocked by folding or bend-
ing the hose.

When inserting a hose to the transmission tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the
tube bend R portion.
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AIR BREATHER HOSE
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VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
Refer to the figure below for air breather hose removal and installation procedure.
CAUTION:

When installing an air breather hose, be careful not to be crushed or blocked by folding or bend-
ing the hose.

When inserting a hose to the transmission tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the
tube bend R portion.
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
CAUTION:

Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front
edge magnetic area.

Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-18, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (2WD)" .
12. Remove fluid cooler tube.
13. Remove rear plate from converter housing part. Refer to EM-30,
"Removal and Installation" .
14. Remove rear cover plate. Refer to EM-30, "
Removal and Installation" .
15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
16. Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
17. Remove engine rear member with power tool.
18. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 6 4 , "
Removal and
Installation" .
19. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
20. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from transmission assembly.
21. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
22. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
23. Remove transmission assembly from vehicle with a transmis-
sion jack.

Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.

Secure transmission assembly to a jack.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter

After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to
check distance “A” to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
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Distance “A”: 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INSTALLATION
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.

When installing transmission assembly to the engine, attach the
fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.

Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of
the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then,
tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:

When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.

When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque con-
verter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to
confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley
mounting bolts.

After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure
that transmission rotates freely without binding.

Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation" .

After completing installation, check fluid leakage, fluid level, and the A/T positions of A/T. Refer to AT- 1 2 ,
"Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 2 3 4 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" , AT- 2 3 4 , "Checking of A/T Position" .
Bolt No. 1 2 3 4
Number of bolts 1 5 2 2
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in)55 (2.17) 65 (2.56) 65 (2.56) 35 (1.38)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)75
(7.7, 55)55
(5.6, 41)47
(4.8, 35)
: 51 N·m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
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