2005 INFINITI FX35 parking brake

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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceADS000C4
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 bearings.
Removal and InstallationADS000C5
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire 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-
27, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly" .
NOTE:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from axle. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
6. Separate drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end with a suitable ham- mer and wood block. If it is hard to separate, use a suitable puller.
7. Remove fixing bolts of wheel hub and bearing assembly with power tool, then remove wheel hub and bearing assembly from axle.
8. Remove parking brake cable and parking brake shoe from back plate. Refer to PB-5, "
PARKING BRAKE
SHOE" and PB-3, "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
9. Remove fixing nuts of anchor block with power tool, then remove anchor block and back plate from axle. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
1. Drive shaft 2. Bushing 3. Axle
4. Back plate 5. Anchor block 6. Wheel bearing
7. Wheel hub 8. Cotter pin
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Removal and InstallationAES000MM
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire 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-
26, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive, then remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension member.
4. Remove height sensor harness from rear suspension member (if equipped).
5. Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Separate attachments between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member.
9. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
11. Set jack under rear final drive.
12. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of tunnel stay and member stay with power tool, then remove those parts from vehicle.
13. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay with power tool and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle.
14. Gradually lowering jack, remove rear suspension assembly.
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.

Perform final tightening of installation position of links (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 steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
1. Bushing 2. Mounting seal 3. Mounting seal bracket
4. Distance tube 5. Bound bumper cover 6. Bound bumper
7. Shock absorber 8. Upper seat 9. Coil spring
10. Rubber seat 11. Rear lower link 12. Axle
13. Cotter pin 14. Radius rod 15. Front lower link protector
16. Front lower link 17. Stopper 18. Shock absorber assembly
19. Suspension arm 20. Stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket 21. Stabilizer connecting rod
22. Rear pin stay 23. Rear suspension member 24. Stabilizer bar
25. Stabilizer bushing 26. Stabilizer clamp 27. Member stay
28. Tunnel stay A: With height sensor B: Without height sensor
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER RSU-17
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Removal and InstallationAES000MU
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire 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-
26, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive, then remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension member. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
4. Remove height sensor harness from rear suspension member (if equipped).
5. Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
6. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove rear drive shaft. Refer to RAX-9, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
8. Remove rear final drive. Refer to RFD-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Separate attachments between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to PB-3, "
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
10. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
12. Set jack under rear suspension member.
13. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of tunnel stay and member stay with power tool, then remove those parts from vehicle.
14. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay with power tool and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle.
15. Slowly lowering jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, front lower link and axle from vehicle as a unit.
16. Remove fixing bolts and nuts with power tool, then remove suspension arm, front lower link, and radius rod from rear suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and 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.

Perform final tightening of installation position of links (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 steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

SEAT BELTS SB-7
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NOTE:
Apply the tape so that there is no looseness or wrinkling.
6. Remove the clip fixing the seat belt and ensure that the webbing returns smoothly.
7. Repeat steps above as necessary to check the other seat belts.
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) and Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
NOTE:
All seat belt retractors are of the Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) type. In an emergency (sudden stop)
the retractor will lock and prevent the webbing from extending any further. All 3-point type seat belt retractors
except the driver's seat belt also have an Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) mode. The ALR mode (also
called child restraint mode) is used when installing child seats. The ALR mode is activated when the seat belt
is fully extended. When the webbing is then retracted partially, the ALR mode automatically locks the seat belt
in a specific position so the webbing cannot be extended any further. To cancel the ALR mode, allow the seat
belt to fully wind back into the retractor.
Check the seat belt retractors using the following test(s) to determine if a retractor assembly is operating prop-
erly.
Stationary Inspection for ELR Function
Grasp the shoulder webbing and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and prevent the belt from
extending further.
Stationary Inspection for ALR Function
1. Pull out entire length of seat belt from retractor until a click is heard.
2. Retract the webbing partially. A clicking noise should be heard as the webbing retracts indicating that the retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.
3. Grasp the seat belt and try to pull out the retractor. The webbing must lock and not extend any further. If necessary replace the retractor assembly.
4. Allow the entire length of the webbing to retract to cancel the automatic locking mode.
Moving Inspection for ELR Function
WARNING:
Perform the following test in a safe, open area clear of other vehicles and obstructions (for example, a
large, empty parking lot). Road surface must be paved and dry. DO NOT perform the following test on
wet or gravel roads or on public streets and highways. This could result in an accident and serious
personal injury. The driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the
retractor does not lock.
1. Fasten driver's seat belt. Buckle a passenger into the seat for the belt that is to be tested.
2. Proceed to the designated safe area.
3. Drive the vehicle at approximately 16 km/h (10 MPH). Notify any passengers of a pending sudden stop. The driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the retractor does not lock.
Apply brakes firmly and make a very hard stop.
During stop, seat belts should lock and not be extended. If the seat belt retractor assembly does not lock, per-
form the retractor off-vehicle inspection.

AWD SYSTEM TF-13
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COMPONENTS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
CAN CommunicationADS000RY
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
For details, refer to LAN-30, "
CAN Communication Unit" .
Component parts Function
AWD control unit

Controls driving force distribution by signals from each sensor and switch from rear wheel driving
mode (0:100) to AWD mode (50:50).

2WD mode is available by fail-safe function if malfunction is detected in AWD system.
Wheel sensors Detects wheel speed.
AWD solenoid Controls electric controlled coupling by command current from AWD control unit.
Electric controlled coupling Transmits driving force to front final drive.
AWD warning lamp

Illuminates if malfunction is detected in electrical system of AWD system.

There is 1 blink in 2 seconds if rotation difference of front wheels and rear wheels is large.

There are 2 blinks in 1 second if load is still applied to driving parts.
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit.

Vehicle speed signal

Stop lamp switch signal (brake signal)
ECM Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit.

Accelerator pedal position signal

Engine speed signal
Unified meter and A/C amp. Transmits conditions of parking brake switch via CAN communication to AWD control unit.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TF-21
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*: The values are changed by throttle opening and engine speed. RR RH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph]
Wheel speed (Rear wheel
right) Vehicle stopped 0.00 km/h (0.00 mph)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under
standard condition. Approximately equal to
the indication on speed-
ometer (Inside of ±10%)
RR LH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] Wheel speed (Rear wheel
left) Vehicle stopped 0.00 km/h (0.00 mph)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under
standard condition. Approximately equal to
the indication on speed-
ometer (Inside of ±10%)
BATTERY VOLT [V] Power supply voltage for
AWD control unit Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
THRTL POS SEN [%] Throttle opening condition When depressing accelerator pedal
(Value rises gradually in response to
throttle position.) 0 - 100%
ETS SOLENOID [A] Monitored value of current at
AWD solenoid Engine running

At idle speed
Approx. 0.000A
Engine running

When depressing accelerator
pedal Approx. 0.000 - 2.400A*
STOP LAMP SW [ON/OFF] Condition of brake pedal
operation Brake pedal: Depressed ON
Brake pedal: Released OFF
ENG SPEED SIG [RUN/STOP] Condition of engine running Engine stopped
(Engine speed: Less than 400 rpm) STOP
Engine running
(Engine speed: 400 rpm or more) RUN
ETS ACTUATOR [ON/OFF] Operating condition of AWD
actuator relay (integrated in
AWD control unit) Engine stopped (Ignition
switch: ON) OFF
Engine running ON
4WD WARN LAMP [ON/OFF] AWD warning lamp condition AWD warning lamp: ON ON
AWD warning lamp: OFF OFF
4WD MODE MON [AUTO] Control status of AWD Engine running AUTO
DIS-TIRE MONI [mm] Improper size tire installed
condition Vehicle running with normal size tire
installed 0-4 mm
Vehicle running with improper size
tire installed (Front/rear tire size dif-
ference, wear condition) 4-8 mm, 8- mm
P BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] Condition of parking brake Parking brake operated ON
Parking brake not operated OFF
Monitored item [Unit] Content Condition Display value

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DATA MONITOR MODE
Operation Procedure
1. Perform “CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE”. Refer to TF-22, "CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE"
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2. Touch “DATA MONITOR”.
3. Select from “SELECT MONITOR ITEM”, screen of data monitor mode is displayed. NOTE:
When malfunction is detected, CONSULT-II performs REAL-TIME DIAGNOSIS.
Also, any malfunction detected while in this mode will be displayed at real time.
Display Item List
× : Standard –: Not applicable
Monitored item (Unit) Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
FR RH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] ××× Wheel speed calculated by front wheel
sensor RH signal is displayed.
FR LH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] ××× Wheel speed calculated by front wheel
sensor LH signal is displayed.
RR RH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear wheel
sensor RH signal is displayed.
RR LH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear wheel
sensor LH signal is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V] – – ×Power supply voltage for AWD control unit
THRTL POS SEN [%] – – ×Throttle opening status is displayed.
ETS SOLENOID [A] – – × Monitored value of current at AWD sole-
noid
STOP LAMP SW [ON/OFF] – – × Stop lamp switch signal status via CAN
communication line is displayed.
ENG SPEED SIG [RUN/STOP] – – ×Engine status is displayed.
ETS ACTUATOR [ON/OFF] – – × Operating condition of AWD actuator relay
(integrated in AWD control unit) is dis-
played.
4WD WARN LAMP [ON/OFF] – – × Control status of AWD warning lamp is dis-
played.
4WD MODE SW [AUTO] – – × AWD lock switch is not equipped, but dis-
played.
4WD MODE MON [AUTO] – – ×Control status of AWD is displayed.
DIS-TIRE MONI [mm] – – × Improper size tire installed condition is dis-
played.
P BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] – – × Parking switch signal status via CAN com-
munication line is displayed.
Voltage [V] – – × The value measured by the voltage probe
is displayed.
Frequency [Hz] – – ×
The value measured by the pulse probe is
displayed.
DUTY-HI (high) [%] – –
×
DUTY-LOW (low) [%] – – ×
PLS WIDTH-HI [msec] – – ×
PLS WIDTH-LOW [msec] – – ×

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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3. CHECK SYSTEM FOR AWD SOLENOID
Perform trouble diagnosis for AWD solenoid system. Refer to TF-28, "
AWD Solenoid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4. CHECK ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Set the selector lever to “N” (neutral) position and disengage the parking brake.
3. Lift up the vehicle.
4. Rotate the rear propeller shaft by hand.
5. Hold front propeller shaft lightly.
Does front propeller shaft rotate?
YES >> Replace electric controlled coupling for mechanical malfunction (clutch sticking etc.). Refer to TF-
45, "Disassembly and Assembly" .
NO >> GO TO 5.
5. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK AWD CONTROL UNIT
Check AWD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-20, "
AWD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Check AWD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
Vehicle Does Not Enter AWD Mode Even Though AWD Warning Lamp Turned to
OFF
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK AWD SOLENOID
Check AWD solenoid. Refer to TF-30, "
COMPONENT INSPECTION" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace electric controlled coupling for malfunction of AWD solenoid. Refer to TF-45, "
Disassem-
bly and Assembly" .
2. CHECK AWD CONTROL UNIT
Check AWD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-20, "
AWD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check AWD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.