2005 INFINITI FX35 steering wheel adjustment

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ENGINE MECHANICAL
VQ35DE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ........................................................................ ..... 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ......... ..... 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ........ ..... 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... ..... 5
Precautions for Assembly and Installation .......... ..... 6
Precautions for Angle Tightening ........................ ..... 6
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. ..... 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... ..... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 6
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 8
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 8
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ... 13
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ............... ... 13
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................. ... 14
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................ ... 15
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 15
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 15
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 16
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................ ... 17
Components ........................................................ ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 17 INSTALLATION ................................................
... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 18
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ....................... ... 19
Components ........................................................ ... 19
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 22
INTAKE MANIFOLD .............................................. ... 24
Components ........................................................ ... 24
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 24
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 25
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... ... 26
Components ........................................................ ... 26
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .............................. ... 30
Components (2WD Model) .................................. ... 30
Removal and Installation (2WD Model) ............... ... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 30
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 32
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 32
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 35
Components (AWD Model) .................................. ... 35
Removal and Installation (AWD Model) ............... ... 36
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 41

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ANCE ...............................................................
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MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ................. . 147
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ................... . 148
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH
HEIGHT ............................................................ . 148
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER . 148
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER . 149
DRIVE PLATE .................................................. . 149
OIL JET ............................................................ . 149
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE .................................. . 149
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... . 150
Standard and Limit .............................................. . 150
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................... . 150
DRIVE BELT .................................................... . 151
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD ........ . 151
SPARK PLUG .................................................. . 151
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ....... . 152
CYLINDER HEAD ............................................ . 154
CYLINDER BLOCK .......................................... . 157
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ..... . 158
CONNECTING ROD ........................................ . 159
CRANKSHAFT ................................................. . 160
MAIN BEARING ............................................... . 161
CONNECTING ROD BEARING ....................... . 162
VK45DE
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... . 163
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... . 163
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ . 163
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ........................................................................ . 163
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ......... . 163
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ........ . 163
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... . 163
Precautions for Assembly and Installation .......... . 163
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening ........................ . 164
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. . 164
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... . 164
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE . 164
PREPARATION ...................................................... . 166
Special Service Tools .......................................... . 166
Commercial Service Tools ................................... . 168
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... . 170
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ............... . 170
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................. . 171
ENGINE ROOM COVER ....................................... . 172
Components ........................................................ . 172
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 172
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 172
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 172
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................ . 173
Components ........................................................ . 173 Checking Drive Belts ...........................................
.173
Tension Adjustment ............................................. .173
Removal and Installation ..................................... .173
REMOVAL ........................................................ .173
INSTALLATION ................................................ .174
Components ........................................................ .175
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley .......... .175
REMOVAL ........................................................ .175
INSTALLATION ................................................ .175
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................ .176
Components ........................................................ .176
Removal and Installation ..................................... .176
REMOVAL ........................................................ .176
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .177
INSTALLATION ................................................ .177
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. .177
REMOVAL ........................................................ .177
INSTALLATION ................................................ .177
INTAKE MANIFOLD .............................................. .178
Components ........................................................ .178
Removal and Installation ..................................... .179
REMOVAL ........................................................ .179
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .180
INSTALLATION ................................................ .180
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .181
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... .182
Components ........................................................ .182
Removal and Installation ..................................... .182
REMOVAL ........................................................ .182
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .184
INSTALLATION ................................................ .184
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .............................. .185
Components ........................................................ .185
Removal and Installation ..................................... .185
REMOVAL ........................................................ .185
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .187
INSTALLATION ................................................ .187
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .188
IGNITION COIL ...................................................... .189
Components ........................................................ .189
Removal and Installation ..................................... .189
REMOVAL ........................................................ .189
INSTALLATION ................................................ .189
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) .......... .190
Components ........................................................ .190
Removal and Installation ..................................... .190
REMOVAL ........................................................ .190
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .190
INSTALLATION ................................................ .191
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ..................... .192
Components ........................................................ .192
Removal and Installation ..................................... .192
REMOVAL ........................................................ .192
INSTALLATION ................................................ .194
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .196

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9. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel
tank side.
10. Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack. CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.
11. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
12. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank. CAUTION:

Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.

Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
13. Remove fuel filler tube protector and fuel filler tube, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.

Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.

Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.

To connect quick connector, refer to FL-7, "Quick Connector" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres- sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connec- tions.

After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, make sure to adjust wheel alignment and then, adjust
neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" and BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Fuel tank side : 8 - 12 mm (0.31 - 0.47 in)
Fuel filler tube side : 5.7 - 9.7 mm (0.224 - 0.382 in)

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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ..... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ..... 7
Schedule 1 .......................................................... ..... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ..... 9
Schedule 2 .......................................................... ... 10
EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ... 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... .... 11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ... ... 12
Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ... 12
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................ ... 13
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL ................................. ... 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ...................... ... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ...... ... 14
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 14
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment .......................... ... 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 15
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... ... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 18
Changing Engine Oil ........................................... ... 18
Changing Oil Filter .............................................. ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) .. ... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 20 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................
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INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ...... ... 22
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 22
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 22
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 23
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................ ... 25
Changing Oil Filter ............................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ... ... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................ ... 29
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ... 29
Checking A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 29
Changing A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ..................................... ... 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) .......... ... 33
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................. ... 33
Tire Rotation ........................................................ ... 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ............... ... 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ...................... ... 35
Changing Brake Fluid .......................................... ... 35
Checking Disc Brake ........................................... ... 36

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING RSU-15
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRINGPFP:551B0
Removal and InstallationAES000MS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Loosen fixing bolt and nut of rear lower link in side of suspension member, and then remove fixing bolt and nut in side of axle with power tool.
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.
5. Remove fixing bolt and nut in side of rear suspension member to remove rear lower link with power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace rear lower link
and coil spring if necessary.
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.

Check that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Insert bracket into upper seat with setting three tabs of upper
seat to the projecting part of bracket beforehand as shown in the
figure.

Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and
attach.
NOTE:
Make sure spring is not upside down. The top and bottom are
indicated by paint color.

Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (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 steer-
ing angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle
Sensor Neutral Position" .
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER SE-13
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MEMORY SWITCH OPERATION
Selecting the memory
NOTE:
The driver's seat position and steering adjustment functions (see the following table) operate simultaneously in
the order of priority.
*: In conjunction with sliding the seat, the door mirrors are positioned.
ENTRY OPERATION
When the seat are on the exiting positions, the following operation moves the seat to the previous position
before the exiting operation.
EXITING OPERATION
At exit, the seat are automatically moved to the exiting position.
Priority Function Priority Function
1 Seat sliding, door mirror LH/RH* 4 Seat reclining
2 Steering wheel telescoping 5 Seat lifter-FR
3 Steering wheel tilt 6 Seat lifter-RR
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