2006 INFINITI FX35 oil level

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL RFD-9
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DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem- bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COM-
PONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1), then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL

Make sure that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.

Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mount-
ing hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.

Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assem-
bly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Oil capacity:
Approx. 1.4 (3 US pt, 2-1/2 Imp pt)
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FRONT OIL SEAL RFD-13
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4. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of new drive pin- ion lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
5. Tighten to drive pinion lock nut, while adjust total preload torque.
CAUTION:

Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.

If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Do not
loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.
6. Make a stamping for identification of front oil seal replacement frequency. Refer to RFD-10, "
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT
OIL SEAL" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
7. Install propeller shaft. Refer to PR-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.
c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Mea- surement A) in the figure comes into the following.
9. Install drive shaft. Refer to RAX-9, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
10. Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-55, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" .
11. Install center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
12. Refill gear oil to the final drive and check oil level. Refer to RFD-9, "
FILLING" .
13. Check the final drive for oil leakage. Refer to RFD-9, "
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL" .
Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque: 147 - 323 N·m (15 - 32 kg-m, 109 - 238 ft-lb)
Total preload torque: Total preload torque should equal the measurement
taken during removal plus an additional 0.1 - 0.4 N·m
(0.01 - 0.04 kg-m, 1 - 3 in-lb).
Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
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Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)
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SIDE OIL SEAL RFD-15
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3. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.
c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Mea- surement A) in the figure comes into the following.
4. Install drive shaft. Refer to RAX-9, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
5. Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-55, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" .
6. Install center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Components" .
7. When oil leaks while removing, check oil level after the installation. Refer to RFD-9, "
DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR OIL" .
Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
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Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY RFD-17
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7. Set a suitable jack to rear final drive assembly. CAUTION:
Do not place a suitable jack on the rear cover (aluminum
case).
8. Remove the mounting bolts and nuts connecting to the suspen- sion member, and remove rear final drive assembly with a power
tool.
CAUTION:
Secure rear final drive assembly to a suitable jack while
removing it.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to RFD-16, "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.

When installing breather hoses (1), refer to the figure.
CAUTION:
Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the
breather hose caused by bending or winding when install-
ing it.
–For installation, the vehicle side end shall be inserted to suspen-
sion member (2). Install metal connector (3) side of this hose to
rear cover by inserting it with aiming painted marking to the front
of vehicle.

When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil
level after the installation. Refer to RFD-9, "
Checking Differential
Gear Oil" .
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PRECAUTIONS
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CautionsNES000G0

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

Unladen conditions means that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.

After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.

Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY RSU-5
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Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF BALL JOINT END PLAY
Measure axial end play by installing and moving up/down with an
iron pry bar or something similar between suspension arm and axle.
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 InspectionNES000HV
DESCRIPTION

Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine cool-
ant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.

Check road wheels for runout.

Check wheel bearing axial end play.

Check ball joint axial end play of suspension arm.

Check shock absorber operation.

Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

Check each link, arm and member for cracks, deformation, and other damage.

Check vehicle posture.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
–The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.

Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
–Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule. Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires 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-
25, "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, "
Components" .
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, "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.

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 assembly
13. Cotter pin 14. Radius rod 15. Front lower link protector
16. Front lower link 17. Stopper rubber 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-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.

SHOCK ABSORBER RSU-9
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Removal and InstallationNES000G8
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber assembly with power tool.
4. Remove fixing nuts in upper side of shock absorber assembly with power tool and remove shock absorber assembly from
vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, or damage, and replace if necessary.

Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, or distortion, and replace if necessary.

Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION

Refer to RSU-7, "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.

Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condi-
tions 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" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000G9
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock
absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting seal bracket.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in vise.
3. Fix piston rod with hexagon wrench, and remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove mounting seal bracket, bushing, distance tube, bound bumper cover and bound bumper from shock absorber.
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