2006 INFINITI FX35 steering

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAX-13
[AWD]
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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
Removal and Installation (Right Side)NDS000C7
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 prate. 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. Pry off drive shaft from front final drive assembly side as shown in the figure.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Drive shaft
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
PDIA1219E
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SDIA1489E

FFD-6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartNDS000B6
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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Refer to
FFD-28, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to FFD-21, "
Tooth Contact
" .
Refer to FFD-28, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to FFD-23, "
Backlash
" .
Refer to FFD-23, "
Companion Flange Runout
" .
Refer to FFD-8, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
" .
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise ×××××××××××××

FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY FFD-13
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Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models)NDS000BC
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove three engine mounting bracket upper bolts. Refer to EM-118, "Components (AWD Models)" .
2. Remove three way catalyst (right bank). Refer to EM-26, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CAT-
ALYST" .
3. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
4. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with power tool. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER STEERING GEAR
AND LINKAGE" .
5. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FA X - 1 2 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
6. Remove side shaft assembly.
7. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
8. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to FFD-13, "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.

When installing the side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft
oil seal.
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Side shaft 3. Bushing
4. Front propeller shaft 5. Breather hose 6. Breather tube
7. Breather connector 8. Engine mounting bracket 9. Insulator
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
PDIA0789J

FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY FFD-15
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Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)NDS000BD
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove three way catalyst (right bank). Refer to EM-183, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST" .
2. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
3. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with power tool. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER STEERING GEAR
AND LINKAGE" .
4. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FA X - 1 2 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
5. Remove side shaft assembly.
6. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
7. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
8. Remove engine wire harness clamp bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to FFD-15, "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.

When installing side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft oil
seal.
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Side shaft 3. Bushing
4. Front propeller shaft 5. Breather tube 6. Breather hose
7. Breather connector 8. Harness bracket
PDIA0659E

FUEL TANK FL-11
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9. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel tank side.
10. Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack. CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.
11. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
12. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank. CAUTION:

Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.

Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
13. Remove fuel filler tube protector and fuel filler tube, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.

Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.

Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.

To connect quick connector, refer to FL-7, "Quick Connector" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres- sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connec- tions.

After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, make sure to adjust wheel alignment and then, adjust
neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" and BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
PBIC1581E
PBIC0878E
Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Fuel tank side : 8 - 12 mm (0.31 - 0.47 in)
Fuel filler tube side : 5.7 - 9.7 mm (0.224 - 0.382 in)

PREPARATION FSU-3
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Special Service Tools (SST)NES000FL
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV991040S0
( — )
CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolts
3. Nuts
4. Springs
5. Center plate
6. KV9910 4020 Adapter A
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV9910 4030 Adapter B
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV9910 4040 Adapter C
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV9910 4050 Adapter D
d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia. Measuring wheel alignment
HT72520000
(J25730-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
ST35652000
( — )
Strut attachment Disassembling and assembling strut
ST3127 S000
(See J −25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench (J −25765)
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapter (1/2 ″)
3. HT62900000 ( — )
Socket adapter (3/8 ″) Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
S-NT498
NT546
ZZA0807D
NT124

FSU-4
PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsNES000FM
Tool name Description
Spring compressor Removing coil spring
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing undercover

Removing steering gear

Removing drive shaft (For AWD models)

Removing suspension components parts
S-NT717
PBIC0190E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING FSU-5
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartNES000FN
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
× : Applicable Reference page
FSU-8FSU-12
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FSU-8FSU-6FSU-16
NVH in PR section
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX and FSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX section NVH in BR section NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Strut deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT (For AWD models)
DIFFERENTIAL (For AWD models)
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT (For AWD models)
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom FRONT SUSPENSION Noise
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Shake ×××× × × × ×××××
Vibration ××××× × ×× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × ××× ××
Judder ××× ××× ××
Poor quality ride or han-
dling ××××× ×× ×××