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QUICK REFERENCE CHART FX35/FX45
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)
ELS0003Y
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
BRAKEELS0003Z
* : Under force of 490 N( 50 kg, 110 lb ) with engine running.
REFILL CAPACITIESELS00040
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 1° 18′ ( – 1.30° )
Nominal – 0° 48′ ( – 0.80° )
Maximum – 0° 18′ ( – 0.30° )
To t a l t o e - i nDistance ( A – B ) Minimum 2.4 mm ( 0.094 in )
Nominal 4.7 mm ( 0.185 in )
Maximum 7.0 mm ( 0.276 in )
Angle (left plus right )
Degree minute (Degree)Minimum 0° 05′ ( 0.08° )
Nominal 0° 10′ ( 0.17° )
Maximum 0° 15′ ( 0.25° )
Front brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm ( 0.079 in )
Rotor repair limit 26.0 mm ( 1.024 in )
Rear brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm ( 0.079 in )
Rotor repair limit 14.0 mm ( 0.551 in )
Pedal free height 161.5 - 171.5 mm ( 6.358 - 6.752 in )
Pedal depressed height* More than 80 mm ( 3.15 in )
UNITLiter US measure
Fuel tank90 23 - 3/4 gal
Coolant ( With reservoir tank )VQ35DE 8.6 9 - 1/8 qt
VK45DE 10.0 10 - 5/8 qt
Engine(VQ35DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.7 5 qt
Without oil filter change 4.4 4 - 5/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 5 - 3/4 qt
Engine(VK45DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6.6 7qt
Without oil filter change 6.0 6 - 3/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 7.7 8 - 1/8 qt
Transmission A/T 10.3 10 - 7/8 qt
Transfer1.25 2 - 5/8 pt
Differential carrierFront 0.65 1 - 3/8 pt
Rear 1.4 3 pt
Power steering system 1.0 1 - 1/8 qt
Air conditioning systemCompressor oil 0.18 6.0 fl oz
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb
2004
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RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
BL-19
C
D
E
F
G
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K
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MA
B
BL
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORTPFP:62500
Removal and InstallationAIS004LL
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector. Refer to EI-25, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the front bumper. Refer to EI-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the ICC. Refer to ACS-67, "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
4. Remove the headlamp. Refer to LT- 3 6 , "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the washer tank. Refer to WW-33, "
Removal and Installation of Washer Tank" .
6. Remove the resonator.
7. Remove the power steering oil cooler. Refer to PS-41, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
8. Remove the ambient sensor. Refer to AT C - 11 7 , "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove the crash zone sensor. Refer to SRS-45, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the horn connector, blower fan connector and harness clip.
11. Remove the hood lock and disconnect hood lock control cable. Refer to BL-16, "
Removal and Installation
of Hood Lock Control" .
12. Remove the reservoir tank.
13. Remove mounting blots and remove radiator core support. Remove mounting bolts with power tool.
14. After remove radiator core support, remove the horn, cooling fan.
1. Radiator core support assembly 2. Bolt 3. Bolt
4. Horn (High) 5. Air guide (RH) 6. Cooling fan
7. Air guide (LH) 8. Horn (Low)
PIIA6018E
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BRAKE FLUID
BR-9
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D
E
G
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J
K
L
MA
B
BR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
BRAKE FLUIDPFP:KN100
On-board InspectionAFS001MV
LEVEL CHECK
Make sure the fluid level in reservoir tank is within the standard
(between MAX and MIN lines).
Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.
If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for leaks.
If brake warning lamp remains illuminated after parking lever is
released, check brake system for fluid leakage.
Drain and RefillAFS001MW
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”.
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Do not let brake fluid splash on the painted surfaces of the body. This might damage the paint, so
when splashing it, immediately wipe off the area and wash away with water.
Before servicing, disconnect actuator connector or battery negative cable.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to each bleed valve.
2. Depress brake pedal, loosen each bleed valve, and gradually
remove brake fluid.
3. Make sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and refill
with new brake fluid.
4. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress
pedal until it stops. Tighten bleed valve. Release brake pedal.
Repeat this process a few times, then pause to add new brake
fluid to master cylinder. Continue until new brake fluid flows out.
Bleed Air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
SFIA1032E
BRA0007D
SBR995
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BR-10
BRAKE FLUID
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Bleeding Brake SystemAFS001MX
CAUTION:
While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery
negative terminal.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right bleed valve.
3. Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3, 4 until no more air comes out.
6. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to BR-20, "
Components" (front disc brake), BR-25,
"Components" (rear disc brake).
7. In steps 2 to 6 below, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from the front left,
rear left, and front right bleed valve, in that order.
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BR-13
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
BR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERPFP:46010
On-board InspectionAFS001N2
LEAK INSPECTION
Check for leaking in master cylinder attachment portion, reservoir tank, and brake tube connections.
Removal and InstallationAFS001N3
CAUTION:
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect harness connectors for fluid level sensor and pressure sensor.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect brake tube from master cylinder assembly.
4. Remove master cylinder assembly fixing nut, remove master cylinder assembly from the vehicle. Refer to
BR-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
–Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "Bleeding Brake System" .
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”.
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
ComponentsAFS001N4
SFIA2157E
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BR-14
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Disassembly and AssemblyAFS001N5
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Master cylinder can not be disassembly.
Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.
1. Remove clip.
2. Remove reservoir tank and grommet from master cylinder
assembly.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Never use mineral oil such as kerosene, gasoline during the cleaning and assembly process.
Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid grommet and attach to master cylinder assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grommet.
2. Install reservoir tank onto master cylinder assembly.
3. Install clip.
1. Reservoir cap 2. Strainer 3. Float
4. Reservoir tank 5. Grommet 6. Master cylinder sub-assembly
7. Clip 8. Pressure sensor 9. Pressure sensor (Only ICC models)
SFIA1132E
SFIA1132E
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BR-16
BRAKE BOOSTER
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and InstallationAFS001N7
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to deform or bend brake piping while removing and installing brake booster.
Replace clevis pin if it is damaged.
Be careful not to damage brake booster stud bolt threads. If brake booster is tilted or inclined dur-
ing installation, dash panel may damage the threads.
Attach the check valve in the correct direction.
1. Remove brake piping from brake master cylinder.
2. Remove brake master cylinder. Refer to BR-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove vacuum hose from brake booster. Refer to BR-18, "
VACUUM LINES" .
4. Disconnect harness connector from brake booster assembly. (ICC model)
5. Remove brake pedal attachment snap pin and clevis pin from inside the vehicle.
6. Remove nuts on brake booster and brake pedal assembly.
7. Remove brake booster assembly from dash panel.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Output Rod Length Inspection
1. Using a handy vacuum pump, apply a vacuum of – 66.7 kPa (–
500 mmHg, –19.69 inHg) to brake booster.
2. Check output rod length.
1. Reservoir tank 2. Master cylinder 3. Gasket
4. Brake pedal 5. Lock nut 6. Brake booster
SFIA1033E
Standard dimension when vacuum
-66.7kpa (500mmHg, -19.69inHg):
15.6 − 15.9 mm (0.614 − 0.626 in)
SFIA2146E
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-21
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
BR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
While removing cylinder body never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Do not damage piston boot.
If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.
Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or it a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-24, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadAFS001RZ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Suspend cylinder body with a wire and remove pad and shim from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Attach inner shim and shim cover to inner pad, and outer shim to outer pad.
2. Push piston in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), etc., makes it easier to push in piston.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
3. Attach pat retainer to torque member.
CAUTION:
When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it does
not float up higher than torque member, as shown in the fig-
ure.
4. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
5. Check brake for drag.
6. Attach tires to the vehicle.
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyAFS001S0
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
3. Remove union bolts and torque member bolts, and remove brake caliper assembly from the vehicle.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
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