2005 INFINITI FX35 steering

EM-244
[VK45DE]
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

FAX-2
[2WD]
PREPARATION
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
[2WD]PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)ADS000HM
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsADS000HN
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)

Removing steering outer socket

Removing transverse link
NT546
Tool name Description
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing strut lower side

Removing wheel hub and bearing
assembly
PBIC0190E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING FAX-3
[2WD]
C E F
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
FA X
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartADS000HO
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable
Reference page
FA X -4—
FA X -4
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
STEERING
Symptom FRONT AXLE Noise
×× ×××
Shake ×× ×××
Vibration ×× × ×
Shimmy ×× ×××
Judder × ×××
Poor quality ride or handling ×××××

FAX-4
[2WD]
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLEPFP:40202
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceADS000HP
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationADS000HQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle 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-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mounting nut. Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Splash guard
4. Steering knuckle 5. Cotter pin
SDIA1437E

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE FAX-5
[2WD]
C E F
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
FA X
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
6. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket
from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
7. Remove cotter pin at transverse link, then loosen mounting nut.
8. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
9. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steer- ing knuckle with power tool.
10. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
11. Remove fixing bolts between steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly with power tool.
12. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each parts, replace if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection

Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of transverse link and steering outer socket ball
joint. Refer to FSU-14, "
TRANSVERSE LINK" , PS-19, "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
INSTALLATION

Refer to FAX-4, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

After removing/installing or replacing axle components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "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" .

Check the following item after service
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness
SDIA1434E
SDIA1435E

FAX-8
[AWD]
PREPARATION
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)ADS000OI
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsADS000OJ
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)

Removing steering outer socket

Removing transverse link
KV381 00500
( — )
Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia. Installing drive shaft plug
KV381 02200
( — )
Drift
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia. Installing drive shaft plug
NT546
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D
Tool name Description
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing hub lock nut

Removing strut lower side

Removing wheel hub and bearing assembly

Removing undercoverPBIC0190E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING FAX-9
[AWD]
C E F
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
FA X
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartADS000OK
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
—
FAX-15—
FAX-10—
FAX-10
NVH in FFD section
NVH in FAX and FSU section
Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart. NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart. NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom DRIVE
SHAFT Noise
×× ×××××× ××
Shake ×× ×××××××
FRONT
AXLE Noise
×××× ××××××
Shake ××× ××××××
Vibration ××× ××××
Shimmy ×× ××× ××
Judder ××××××
Poor quality ride or handling ×× ×××

FAX-10
[AWD]
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLEPFP:40202
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceADS000OL
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationADS000OM
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle 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-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mounting nut. Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Disc rotor
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Splash guard 6. Steering knuckle
SDIA1440E