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PS-16
STEERING COLUMN
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DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble the parts from jacket tube. The parts to be disassembled are shown in the figure.
ASSEMBLY
Refer to PS-15, "COMPONENTS" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Meter bracket 2. Jacket tube assembly 3. Upper joint
4. Spring 5. Lock nut 6. Lock block
7. Telescopic lock guide 8. Bush spacer 9. Tilt link assembly
10. Cooler 11. Tilt unit assembly 12. Tilt sensor assembly
13. Connector assembly 14. Clamp 15. Spring
16. Telescopic unit assembly 17. Telescopic sensor assembly
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PS-40
HYDRAULIC LINE
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
VQ35DE AWD MODEL
7. Oil cooler 8. Eye bolt 9. Copper washer
10. Oil pressure sensor
SGIA0560E
1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose
4. High pressure hose 5. Oil pump 6. Steering gear assembly
7. Oil cooler 8. Eye bolt 9. Copper washer
10. Oil pressure sensor
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PS-42
HYDRAULIC LINE
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
ComponentNGS000CC
VK45DE AWD MODEL
SGIA0727E
1. Reservoir tank 2. Suction hose 3. High pressure hose
4. Oil cooler 5. Steering gear assembly 6. Reservoir tank bracket
7. Eye bolt
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RSU-2
PRECAUTIONS
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionsNES000G0
When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
Unladen conditions means that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY RSU-5
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:55020
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNES000HU
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF BALL JOINT END PLAY
Measure axial end play by installing and moving up/down with an
iron pry bar or something similar between suspension arm and axle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace if necessary.
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000HV
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine cool-
ant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.
Check road wheels for runout.
Check wheel bearing axial end play.
Check ball joint axial end play of suspension arm.
Check shock absorber operation.
Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
Check each link, arm and member for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
Check vehicle posture.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
–The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
–Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule. Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
SEIA0245J
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RSU-18
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)NES000LV
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Ball JointNES000GH
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)NES000GI
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum –1
° 18 ′ (–1.30 °)
Nominal –0 ° 48 ′ (–0.80 °)
Maximum –0 ° 18 ′ (–0.30 °)
Total toe-in Distance
Minimum 2.4 mm (0.09 in)
Nominal 4.7 mm (0.19 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.28 in)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum 0
° 05 ′ (0.08 °)
Nominal 0 ° 10 ′ (0.17 °)
Maximum 0 ° 15 ′ (0.25 °)
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Swing torque 0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 − 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position) 9.7 − 66.0 N (0.99 − 6.7 kg, 2.18 − 14.8 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 − 30 in-lb)
Destination USA Canada
Engine VQ35DE VK45DE VQ35DE VK45DE
Axle 2WD AWD AWD
Tire size 265/60R18 265/50R20 265/60R18 265/50R20 265/60R18 265/50R20
Front (Hf) 835 mm
(32.87 in) 834 mm
(32.83 in) 834 mm
(32.83 in) 833 mm
(32.80 in) 832 mm
(32.76 in) 834 mm
(32.83 in) 833 mm
(32.80 in) 832 mm
(32.76 in)
Rear (Hr) 822 mm
(32.36 in) 821 mm
(32.32 in) 829 mm
(32.64 in) 827 mm
(32.56 in) 825 mm
(32.48 in) 827 mm
(32.56 in) 826 mm
(32.52 in) 823 mm
(32.40 in)
SFA818A
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SC-1
STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
K ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
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SECTION SC
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B
SC
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STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
BATTERY ............................................................... ..... 4
How to Handle Battery ........................................ ..... 4
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DIS-
CHARGE .......................................................... ..... 4
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ............... ..... 5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK .......................... ..... 5
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................ ..... 6
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery Service Center .. ..... 7
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 7
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 7
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 7
STARTING SYSTEM ............................................. ..... 8
System Description ............................................. ..... 8
Wiring Diagram — START — .............................. ..... 9
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ..... 9
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 10
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System
Tester (Starting) ................................................... .... 11
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1 ........................ ... 12
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 ........................ ... 13
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING
VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEM-
PERATURE ...................................................... ... 13
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14 VK45DE ENGINE MODELS .............................
... 14
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) ................. ... 15
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) ................. ... 16
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 17
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 17
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) ................. ... 18
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) ................. ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 19
CHARGING SYSTEM ............................................ ... 20
System Description .............................................. ... 20
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ........................... ... 20
Wiring Diagram — CHARGE — .......................... ... 21
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 21
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 22
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System
Tester (Charging) ................................................. ... 23
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .......................... ... 24
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1 ........................ ... 25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 ........................ ... 25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3 ........................ ... 25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 ........................ ... 26
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 27
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 27
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 28
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 30
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 30
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 31
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 32
Battery ................................................................. ... 32
Starter .................................................................. ... 32
Alternator ............................................................. ... 32
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SC-12
STARTING SYSTEM
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STARTER MOTOR “B” TERMINAL
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Make sure that the starter motor “B” terminal E313 terminal 2 connection is clean and tight.
5. Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal E313 terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between battery and starter motor for open circuit.
2. CHECK BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal E313 terminal 2
and battery positive terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between battery and starter motor for poor continuity.
3. CHECK STARTER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> “B” terminal circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to SC-11, "
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charg-
ing System Tester (Starting)" .
NG >> Check starter motor case and ground for poor continuity.
*1 For battery testing, use Battery Ser-
vice Center (J-48087). For details
and operating instructions, refer to
Technical Service Bulletin and/or
Battery Service Center User Guide. *2
SC-13, "MINIMUM SPECIFICATION
OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFER-
ENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE"
*3SC-12, "Check “B” Terminal Circuit"
*4SC-13, "Check “S” Connector Cir-
cuit"
2 – Ground : Battery voltage
PKIB8793E
2 – Battery positive terminal
When ignition switch is in START
position : Less than 0.5 V
PKIB8794E
Starter motor case – Battery negative terminal
When ignition switch is in
START position : Less than 0.2 V
PKIB8795E