2005 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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INFINITI FX35 2005  Service Manual FAX-12
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39100
Removal and Installation (Left Side)ADS000ON
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool. 
2. Remove under

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Removal and Installation (Right Side)ADS000OO
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.

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INSTALLATION
Refer to FAX-13, "Removal and Installation (Right Side)"  for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order 
of removal. 
NOT

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4. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft. 
CAUTION: 
Use paint for matching mark, but don

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NOTE: 
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set.
ASSEMBLY 
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. If plug has been remo

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7. Install housing to spider assembly. Apply Nissan genuine grease 
or equivalent to housing. 
8. In

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i. Set boot band in the specified grooves. Fit bands pawl to the 
grooves and tack them. 
ii. Pull and tighten the pawls of tool hanger by u

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2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot 
to shaft. Be careful not to da