2006 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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CAUTION:
Secure steering gear assembly with a vise, using copper 
plates or somethi

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CAUTION: 
When removing boots, be careful not to damage inner socket and gear housing assembly. If they
are damaged, change

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY 
Boot
Check boot for cracks and deformation. Replace it

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Axial End Play
Apply load of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) to ball stud axially. Use a dial 
gauge to measure the amount of the mo

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a. To avoid damaging inner rack oil seal, wrap an OHP sheet  [approximately. 70 mm (

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9. Use a rear cover wrench (SST), install rear cover to gear housing assembly. 
10. Confirm projection on rear cover cap ne

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18. Install large-diameter side of boot to gear housing assembly. 
19. Install small

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24. Tighten lightly inner socket in specified length “L”, then tighten lock nut at specified torque. Refer to   PS-20,