2006 INFINITI FX35 torque

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-273
[VK45DE]
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MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps,
and tighten main bearing cap bolts with main bearing to the
specified torque. Refer to EM-253, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tighten-
ing procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing with bore gauge.
(Bearing clearance) = (Main bearing inner diameter) – (Crankshaft main journal diameter)

If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper main bearing according to main bearing inner diam-
eter and crankshaft main journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer to EM-261,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on crankshaft main journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil
holes.

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps, and tighten main bearing bolts with main
bearing to the specified torque. Refer to EM-253, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.

Remove main bearing caps and bearings, and using scale on
plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is
same as that described in the “Method by Calculation”.
PBIC1644E
Standard
No . 1 and 5 journal : 0.001 - 0.011 mm (0.00004 - 0.0004 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journal : 0.007 - 0.017 mm (0.0003 - 0.0007 in)
Limit No . 1 and 5 journal : 0.021 mm (0.0008 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journal : 0.027 mm (0.0011 in)
PBIC1149E

EM-274
[VK45DE]
CYLINDER BLOCK
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING

When main bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the
specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of bear-
ing must protrude. Refer to EM-253, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tight-
ening procedure.

If the standard is not met, replace main bearings.
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARING

When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tight-
ened to the specified torque with connecting rod bearings
installed, the tip end of bearing must protrude. Refer to EM-253,
"ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

If the standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
DRIVE PLATE

Check drive plate and signal plate for deformation or cracks.
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble drive plate.

Do not place drive plate with signal plate facing down.

When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it.

Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.

If anything is found, replace drive plate. Standard : There must be crush height.
SEM502G
Standard : There must be crush height.
PBIC1646E
PBIC2367E

EXHAUST SYSTEM EX-5
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Tighten main muffler mounting bracket bolts in numerical order
as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:

Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.

If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.

When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.

Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gases leakage.

Temporarily tighten mounting nuts on the exhaust manifold side and mounting bolts on the vehi-
cle side. Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.

When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure clearance between tail tube and bumper is even.

With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.

Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
PBIC1049E

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE FAX-5
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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-17, "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

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE FAX-11
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7. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint
remover (SST) from coming off suddenly, temporarily
tighten mounting nut.
8. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft. NOTE:

When removing wheel hub and bearing assembly, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint.
Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.

Do not hang over drive shaft with out support.
9. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly fixing bolt.
10. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
11. Remove strut assembly and steering knuckle fixing bolts and nuts.
12. Remove transverse link and steering knuckle fixing bolt and nut.
13. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
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-17, "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Be sure to replace the new differential side oil seal every removal of drive shaft. Refer to FFD-11,
"SIDE OIL SEAL" .

Refer to FAX-10, "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.

To assemble disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly,
align the marks.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-20, "
Removal
and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly" .)
SGIA0488E
SDIA1480E

FAX-12
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
FRONT DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39100
Removal and Installation (Left Side)NDS000C6
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft with power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-55, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE
TUBE AND HOSE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
7. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively
extend slide joint.
8. Remove fixing bolt of front final drive side assembly drive shaft with power tool, then remove drive shaft from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left /right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.

Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.

If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FA X - 1 2 , "Removal and Installation (Left Side)" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of
removal.
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Drive shaft
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
PDIA1218E
SDIA0972J
SDIA1046J

FAX-14
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45

Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.

If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FAX-13, "Removal and Installation (Right Side)" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

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

Place the protector [SST: KV38107900 ( – )] onto transaxle
to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive shaft.
Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install
securely. (right side)
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)NDS000C8
COMPONENTS
SFA108A
SDIA0593E
1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring
4. Spider assembly 5. Boot band 6. Boot
7. Shaft 8. Circular clip 9. Joint sub-assembly
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the following for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply Nissan genuine grease or equivalent.
PDIA1220E

FFD-1
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 2
Service Notice or Precautions ............................. ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 6
DESCRIPTION ....................................................... ..... 7
Cross-Sectional View .......................................... ..... 7
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................................... ..... 8
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................ ..... 8
DRAINING ........................................................ ..... 8
FILLING ............................................................ ..... 8
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ..... 8
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ...................... ..... 8
FRONT OIL SEAL ................................................. ..... 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 10
SIDE OIL SEAL ..................................................... ....11
Removal and Installation ..................................... .... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................ .... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ .... 11
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ....................... ... 13
Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models) ....... ... 13 COMPONENTS ................................................
... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 13
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models) ....... ... 15
COMPONENTS ................................................ ... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 17
COMPONENTS (VQ35DE MODELS) .............. ... 17
COMPONENTS (VK45DE MODELS) .............. ... 19
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 20
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 28
ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUST-
ING WASHERS (SHIMS) ................................. ... 29
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 32
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 39
General Specifications ......................................... ... 39
Inspection and Adjustment .................................. ... 39
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ................................... ... 39
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE .... ... 39
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................ ... 39
BACKLASH ...................................................... ... 39
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT .................... ... 39
SELECTIVE PARTS ......................................... ... 39