2006 INFINITI FX35 boot

REAR DISC BRAKE BR-29
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant to the piston seal, and install them to the cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
2. Apply rubber grease to piston boots. Cover the piston end with piston boot, and install cylinder side lip on piston boots properly
into groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
3. Apply brake fluid to piston, and press piston into cylinder body by hand to assemble piston side lip on piston boot properly into
groove on piston.
CAUTION:
Press piston evenly and change the pressing point to pre-
vent the inner wall of cylinder from being rubbed.
4. Fix piston boot with retaining ring. CAUTION:

Make sure boot is firmly in cylinder body groove.

Do not reuse retaining ring.
5. Install sliding pin bolts and sliding pin boots to torque member.
6. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicon-based grease to the backside of brake pad and to both sides of shim, and attach inner shim and shim cover to inner pad, and the outer shim and outer shim cover
to outer pad.
SFIA2278E
SFIA2498E
SFIA2279E
SFIA2280E

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE FAX-5
[2WD]
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
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

FAX-8
[AWD]
PREPARATION
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)NDS000C1
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNDS000C2
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
HT72520000
(J −25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)

Removing steering outer socket

Removing transverse link
KV40107300
(–)
Boot band crimping tool Installing boot band
KV38107900
(–)
Protector
a: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia. Installing drive shaft
KV38100500
(–)
Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia. Installing drive shaft plug
KV38102200
(–)
Drift
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia. Installing drive shaft plug
NT546
ZZA1229D
ZZA0835D
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D
Tool name Description
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing hub lock nut

Removing strut lower side

Removing wheel hub and bearing assembly

Removing undercoverPBIC0190E

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE FAX-11
[AWD]
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
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

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAX-15
[AWD]
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
DISASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. Press drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. If plug needs to be removed, move boot to wheel side, and drive it out with a plastic hammer.
4. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint for matching mark, but don’t damage to spider
assembly and drive shaft.
5. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice. CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between a vise and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 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-assembly 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 sub-assembly.
SFA963
SFA612
SDIA0606E

FAX-16
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45

Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly

If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set.
ASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. If plug has been removed, use a drift (SST) to press in a new one.
NOTE:
Discard old plug; replace with new ones.
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. Line up alignment marks which were made when spider assem- bly was removed. Install spider assembly, with serration chamfer
facing shaft.
SDIA1153E
SFA800
SDIA1792E