2006 INFINITI FX35 front axle

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
AbbreviationsNAS0006F
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air Conditioner
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid D
1Drive range 1st gear
D
2Drive range 2nd gear
D
3Drive range 3rd gear
D
4Drive range 4th gear
FR, RR Front, Rear LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand M/T Manual Transaxle/TransmissionOD Overdrive
P/S Power Steering
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
SDS Service Data and Specifications SST Special Service Tools
2WD 2-Wheel Drive 2
22nd range 2nd gear
2
12nd range 1st gear
1
21st range 2nd gear
1
11st range 1st gear

LIFTING POINT GI-41
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Commercial Service Tools NAS0006P
CAUTION:

Every time the vehicle is lifted up, maintain the complete vehicle curb condition.

Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the front side (engine,
transmission, suspension etc.), support a jack up point on the rear side garage jack with a mission
jack or equivalent.

Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the rear side (rear axle,
suspension, etc.), support a jack up point on the front side garage jack with a mission jack or
equivalent.

Be careful not to smash or do not do anything that would affect piping parts.
Garage Jack and Safety Stand NAS0006Q
WARNING:

Park the vehicle on a level surface when using the jack. Make sure to avoid damaging pipes,
tubes, etc. under the vehicle.

Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands when
you have to get under the vehicle.
Tool name Description
Board on attachment
Safety stand attachment
S-NT001
S-NT002

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout ..................................... ATC-26
A/C compressor clutch removal and installation ...........
ATC-142
A/C compressor mounting ........... ATC-140, ATC-142,
ATC-146
, ATC-147, ATC-148, ATC-149, ATC-150,
ATC-152
, ATC-153, ATC-154, ATC-155
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-13
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-17
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-34
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-101
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-154
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-6
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure .......
ATC-137
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-18
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-27
A/C lubrication oil ........................................... ATC-160
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-60
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-52, ATC-101
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-160
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-30
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-45
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-13, AT-53, MA-29
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-15
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-31
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-134
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-53
A/T self-diagnoses ........................................... AT-102
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-232
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram ............ AT-233
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-44
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........ EC-575,
EC-582
, EC-596, EC-1254, EC-1261, EC-1275
Accelerator pedal released position learning .... EC-84,
EC-743
AF1B1-Wiring diagram ...... EC-233, EC-242, EC-251,
EC-261
, EC-606, EC-903, EC-912, EC-921, EC-931,
EC-1285
AF1B2-Wiring diagram ...... EC-235, EC-244, EC-253,
EC-263
, EC-608, EC-905, EC-914, EC-923, EC-933,
EC-1287
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram .................... EC-167, EC-837
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram .................... EC-169, EC-839
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag precautions ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ................... EM-177
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE) .................... EM-17
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-25
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE) ........... MA-18
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-18
Air conditioner cut control .................... EC-35, EC-695
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor ...... EC-188,
EC-197
, EC-858, EC-867
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 ......... EC-230, EC-240, EC-249,
EC-258
, EC-604, EC-900, EC-910, EC-919, EC-928,
EC-1283
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ............. EC-165, EC-836
Air mix. door motor ......................... ATC-71, ATC-131
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-103, ATC-116
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-6
Angular tightening application(VK45DE) ........ EM-165
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-577, EC-1256
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-584, EC-1263
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-598, EC-1277
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............... EC-540, EC-1213
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-523, EC-1196
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............. EC-617, EC-1296
ASCD .................................................. EC-36, EC-696
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCD brake switch .......................................... EC-538
ASCD indicator lamp ....................................... EC-623
ASCD steering switch ...................................... EC-521
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............... EC-624, EC-1303
AT indicator lamp ................................................ DI-52
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram ............. ATC-45
Auto amp ...................................................... ATC-115
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror ....................... GW-65
Automatic amplifier ........... ATC-50, ATC-62, ATC-115
Automatic transmission fluid replacement ........ MA-32
AV communication line ........................ AV-64, AV-108
AWD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-17
Axle ................................................................... MA-37
Axle housing (rear) ........................................... RAX-7
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Back Door ........................................................ BL-158
Back door ......................................................... BL-158
Back door opener - See Back door .................. BL-162
Basic inspection .................................. EC-77, EC-737
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-7, SC-11,
SC-23
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE) .................................... EM-248
Block heater(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-123
Blower motor ................................... ATC-77, ATC-122
Blower unit .................................................... ATC-120
Brake booster .................................................... BR-15
Brake fluid level ................................................ MA-35
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-11
Brake inspection ............................................... MA-36
Brake lines and cables inspection .................... MA-35
Brake master cylinder ........................................ BR-13
Brake switch ................................... EC-551, EC-1229
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-552, EC-1230
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-204
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-14
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-17

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Electrical load signal circuit .............. EC-626, EC-1305
Electrical unit ..................................................... PG-75
Electrical units location ...................................... PG-68
Electronic ignition (EI) system ............. EC-33, EC-693
Engine control circuit diagram ......................... EC-108
Engine control component parts location ......... EC-101
Engine control module (ECM) .......... EC-481, EC-1146
Engine control system diagram ........... EC-30, EC-690
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) ... EC-210,
EC-222
, EC-879, EC-892
Engine coolant(VK45DE) .................................. CO-38
Engine coolant(VQ35DE) ................................. CO-11
Engine fail-safe system ...................................... EC-96
Engine oil filter replacement ............................. MA-26
Engine oil filter replacement(VQ35DE) ............. MA-19
Engine oil precautions .......................................... GI-8
Engine oil replacement(VQ35DE) ..................... MA-18
Engine oil(VK45DE) ........................................... LU-25
Engine oil(VQ35DE) ............................................ LU-7
Engine removal(VK45DE) ............................... EM-243
Engine removal(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-113
Engine room cover(VK45DE) ......................... EM-173
ETC1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-563, EC-1241
ETC2 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-558, EC-1236
ETC3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-569, EC-1248
EVAP canister ...................................... EC-42, EC-702
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve ....
EC-397
, EC-405, EC-1063, EC-1071
EVAP canister vent control valve ...... EC-412, EC-419,
EC-1078
, EC-1085
EVAP control system (small leak) diagnosis .. EC-388,
EC-450
, EC-1054, EC-1116
EVAP control system pressure sensor ........... EC-425,
EC-428
, EC-434, EC-1091, EC-1094, EC-1100
EVAP control system purge flow monitoring diagnosis
EC-383
, EC-1049
EVAP vapor lines inspection ................. MA-21, MA-28
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system . EC-39, EC-699
Evaporator ..................................................... ATC-154
Exhaust manifold(VK45DE) ............................ EM-183
Exhaust manifold(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-26
Exhaust system ................................................... EX-3
Exhaust system inspection ..................... EX-3, MA-29
Expansion valve ............................................. ATC-155
F
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ................ EC-636
, EC-1315
Final drive pre-inspection .................. FFD-20, RFD-19
Final drive removal and installation .. FFD-13, FFD-15,
RFD-16
Floor trim ............................................................. EI-40
Flow charts ......................................................... GI-28
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ........................ AT-134
Fluorescent leak detector .............................. ATC-156
Freeze frame data ............................... EC-59, EC-720
Front axle ................................ FAX-4, FAX-10, RAX-5
Front brake solenoid valve ................. AT-150, AT-152
Front bumper ...................................................... EI-14
Front door ............................. BL-148, BL-152, GW-58
Front passenger air bag .................................. SRS-42
Front seat belt ...................................................... SB-4
Front seat belt pre-tensioner ..... SB-2, SRS-3, SRS-48
Front suspension .............................................. FSU-6
FTS - Wiring diagram ....................................... AT-135
FTTS - Wiring diagram ...... EC-330, EC-335, EC-999,
EC-1004
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed) EC-34,
EC-694
Fuel filter replacement ......................................... FL-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................ DI-5
Fuel injection system (Bank 1) ......... EC-305, EC-317,
EC-975
, EC-986
Fuel injection system (Bank 2) ......... EC-305, EC-317,
EC-975
, EC-986
Fuel injector ..................................................... EC-628
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VK45DE) .............. EM-194
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VQ35DE) ................ EM-45
Fuel level sensor EC-460, EC-462, EC-464, EC-1125,
EC-1127
, EC-1129
Fuel line inspection .................................. FL-3, MA-25
Fuel line inspection(VQ35DE) .......................... MA-17
Fuel precautions .......................................... GI-6, GI-7
Fuel pressure check ........................... EC-86, EC-746
Fuel pressure release ......................... EC-86, EC-746
Fuel pump ....................................... EC-635, EC-1314
Fuel pump and gauge .......................................... FL-4
Fuel system ......................................................... FL-3
Fuel tank ............................................................ FL-10
Fuel tank temperature sensor .......... EC-328, EC-334,
EC-997
, EC-1003
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ............. EC-42, EC-702
FUELB1 - Wiring diagram .. EC-307, EC-319, EC-977,
EC-988
FUELB2 - Wiring diagram .. EC-309, EC-321, EC-979,
EC-990
Fuse .................................................................. PG-16
Fuse and fusible link box .................................. PG-82
Fusible link ........................................................ PG-16
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Gauges ................................................................. DI-5
Generic scan tool (GST) .................................. EC-130
Glass ...................................... GW-11, GW-58, GW-62
Grille - See Exterior ............................................ EI-22
Ground distribution ........................................... PG-29
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Harness connector ............................................ PG-72
Harness layout .................................................. PG-44
Headlining - See Roof trim .................................. EI-42
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) .... EC-270, EC-281,
EC-294
, EC-940, EC-951, EC-964
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) .... EC-270, EC-281,
EC-294
, EC-940, EC-951, EC-964
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 1) ....... EC-173,

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE MA-37
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Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesNLS00070
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80 °C (122 to 176 °F)
or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F).
CAUTION:

Do not overfill.

Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS"


Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.

Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
Axle and Suspension PartsNLS00071
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.

Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.

Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.

Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.

Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
SST850C
SST851C
SMA525A
SFA392B

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PROPELLER SHAFT
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PROPELLER SHAFT
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 2
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 2
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 3
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ............................... ..... 4
On-Vehicle Inspection ......................................... ..... 4
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION ..... ..... 4
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ................... ..... 4
Components ........................................................ ..... 4
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 5
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 5
INSPECTION ................................................... ..... 5
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 6
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ................................. ..... 7
On-Vehicle Inspection ......................................... ..... 7 APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION .....
..... 7
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ................... ..... 7
Components ........................................................ ..... 8
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 11
Disassembly and Assembly of Center Bearing ... ... 12
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 12
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 13
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 14
General Specifications ......................................... ... 14
2WD MODELS ................................................. ... 14
AWD MODELS ................................................. ... 14
Journal Axal Play ................................................. ... 14
Propeller Shaft Runout ........................................ ... 14

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PR-3
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartNDS000AS
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
× : Applicable
Reference page
Front
PR-4—
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PR-4PR-5
NVH in FFD and RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, and RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section
NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
RearPR-7PR-11—
PR-8—
PR-7PR-10
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotating torque
Center bearing improper installation
Excessive center bearing axial end play
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise
××××××××××××××
Shake × × ××××××
Vibration ××××××× ×× × ×

PS-10
STEERING WHEEL
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNGS000BW
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

Check installation condition of steering gear assembly, front suspension, axle and steering column.

Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.

Check if the mounting bolts for steering gear assembly are loose
or not. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINK-
AGE" .
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Set tires to the straight ahead, start engine, then turn steering wheel to the left and right lightly, and mea-
sure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference when steering wheel is turned up to the point
where tires start moving.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to FSU-
6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
1. Set vehicle to the straight direction, check if steering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot adjust in the two teeth of steering gear assembly, loosen outer socket lock nuts of steering outer sockets, then adjust outer socket by the same amount in the opposite direction.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Remove driver air bag module from steering wheel. Refer to SRS-38, "
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE" .
3. Start engine at idle, make steering fluid reach to normal operat- ing temperature [50 to 80 °C (122 to 176 °F)], then check steering
wheel turning torque with pre-load gauge (SST).
4. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, check relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump. Refer to PS-29, "
POWER
STEERING OIL PUMP" .
End play of the axle direction for steering wheel : 0 mm (0 in)
SGIA0546E
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference : 0
− 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Turning torque : 7.45 N·m (0.76 kg-m, 66 in-lb) or less
SGIA0459E