2005 INFINITI FX35 ball joint

REAR DRIVE SHAFT RAX-11
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Wheel Side
1. Place shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly out of shaft.
CAUTION:

If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.

Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assem- bly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly

Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.

Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint.

Check joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Sliding Joint Side (Housing)

Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures or unusual wear of ball rolling surface.

Make sure there is no damage to shaft screws.

Make sure there is no deformation of boot installation parts.
Ball Cage
Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures of sliding surface.
Steel Ball
Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures or unusual wear.
Inner Race

Check ball sliding surface for compression scars, cracks, or fractures.

Make sure there is no damage to serrated part.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions in the component, replace with a new set of housing, ball
cage, steel ball and inner race.
SDIA0606E

RAX-12
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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ASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. If plug has been removed, use a drift (SST) to press in a new one.
NOTE:
Discard old plug; replace with new one.
2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with each new one.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
4. Install ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly to shaft, and secure them tightly with a snap ring.
NOTE:
Discard old snap ring; replace with new one.
5. Insert the amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equiva- lent) onto housing (* point) to the quantity mentioned below, and
install it to shaft.
6. Install stopper ring to housing.
7. After installed, pull shaft to check engagement between joint sub-assembly and stopper ring.
SDIA1153E
SFA800
SDIA1125E
Grease amount
VK45DE : 175 − 195 g (6.17 − 6.88 oz)
VQ35DE : 124 − 134 g (4.37 − 4.73 oz)
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT RAX-13
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8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
9. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.

Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside of boot.
10. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
11. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot band again.
Wheel Side
1. Insert the amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equiva-
lent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After insert grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with each new one.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft. Boot installation Length “L ”
VK45DE : 147.9 mm (5.82 in)
VQ35DE : 93.9 mm (3.697 in)
SDIA1738E
SFA395
SDIA1127E
SFA800

RSU-1
REAR SUSPENSION
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CONTENTS
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REAR SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Cautions .............................................................. ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ................................ ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 4
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................ ..... 5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ..... 5
INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL
JOINT END PLAY ............................................ ..... 5
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION ................ ..... 5
Wheel Alignment Inspection ................................ ..... 5
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ..... 5
PRELIMINARY CHECK ................................... ..... 5
CAMBER INSPECTION ................................... ..... 5
TOE-IN ............................................................. ..... 6
Components ........................................................ ..... 7
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 8
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 8
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 8
SHOCK ABSORBER ............................................. ..... 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 9
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ..... 9
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ..... 9
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............ ... 10
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 10 SUSPENSION ARM ...............................................
... 11
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 11
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 12
RADIUS ROD ......................................................... ... 13
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 13
FRONT LOWER LINK ........................................... ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 14
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING .................. ... 15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
STABILIZER BAR .................................................. ... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................ ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 17
SERVICE DATA ..................................................... ... 18
Wheel Alignment ................................................. ... 18
Ball Joint .............................................................. ... 18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ... 18

PREPARATION RSU-3
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)AES000MG
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsAES000MH
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST3127S000
(See J25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench (J25765)
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapter (1/2 ″)
3. HT62900000 ( — )
Socket adapter (3/8 ″) Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
NT124
Tool name
Description
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing rear suspension component
parts
PBIC0190E

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY RSU-5
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceAES000MJ
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY
Measure axial end play by installing and moving up/down between suspension arm and axle with an iron pry
bar or something similar.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace if necessary.
Wheel Alignment InspectionAES000MK
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” mean that fuel, engine coolant, and
lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check road wheels for runout.
3. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
4. Check suspension arm ball joint axial end play.
5. Check shock absorber operation.
6. Check each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check each link, arm and member for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
8. Check vehicle posture.
CAMBER INSPECTION
Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable align-
ment gauge and adjust in accordance with the following procedures.
If outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt in front lower
link.
NOTE:
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Camber : Refer to RSU-18, "
Wheel Alignment" .
SRA096A
SEIA0318E

SUSPENSION ARM RSU-11
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Removal and InstallationAES000MP
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm with power tool.
3. Remove drive shaft from vehicle. (VK45DE models) Refer to RAX-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.
5. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
6. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member with power tool.
7. Remove suspension arm from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.

Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measuring, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Hook a spring scale at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring
scale measurement value is within the specifications when ball
stud begins moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection

Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).

If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection

Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly. Swing torque:
0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 − 30 in-lb)
Measured value of spring scale:
9.7 − 66.0 N (0.99 − 6.7 kg, 2.18 − 14.8 lb)
SDIA1143E
Rotating torque:
0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
SDIA1150E
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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STABILIZER BAR
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STABILIZER BARPFP:56230
Removal and InstallationAES000MT
REMOVAL
1. Remove center muffler from vehicle. Refer to EX-3, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove fixing bolts and remove stabilizer connecting rod mount bracket from suspension arm with power tool.
3. Remove lower side fixing nut on stabilizer connecting rod and remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabi- lizer bar with power tool.
4. Remove fixing nuts on stabilizer clamps and remove stabilizer from vehicle with power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer bushings, stabilizer clamps, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer connecting rod
mounting bracket for any deformation, cracks or damage. Replace 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.

Stabilizer bar uses pillow ball type connecting rod, position ball
joint with case on pillow ball head parallel to stabilizer bar.
SFA449BB