2006 INFINITI FX35 air condition

MA-16
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE)
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3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-13, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-129,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
4. Fill radiator, and reservoir tank if removed, to specified level.

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute
to allow air in system to escape.

Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or
equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .

When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug with new O-ring.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
7. Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.18 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
SBIA0445E
Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approximately 8.6 (9-1/8 US qt, 7-5/8 lmp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level)
: 0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
Air relief plug: : 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
SMA412B

MA-24
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)
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When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
7. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).

Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-253,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level):
0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
SMA412B
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
PBIC1530E

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE MA-29
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEPFP:00100
Checking Exhaust SystemNLS0006L
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Checking A/T FluidNLS0006M
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid tem- peratures of 30 to 50 °C (86 to 122 °F) using “COLD” range on A/
T fluid level gauge as follows.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi- tion. Leave selector lever in P position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far as it will go. CAUTION:
To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the A/T
fluid charging pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add ATF to the charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
5. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
6. Make the A/T fluid temperature approximately 65 °C (149 °F).
SMA211A
SCIA7120E

MA-30
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
A/T fluid level will be greatly affected by temperature as shown in figure. Therefore, be certain to
perform operation while checking data with CONSULT-II.
a. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-II.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
7. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approximately 65 °C (149 °F) using “HOT” range on A/
T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:

When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.

To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge
until the cap contacts the end of the A/T fluid charging
pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the nor-
mal attachment conditions as shown.
8. Check A/T fluid condition.

If ATF is very dark or smells burned, check operation of A/T.
Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.

If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-14,
"RADIATOR" (for VQ35DE) or CO-41, "RADIATOR" (for
VK45DE) and AT- 1 5 , "
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning" .
9. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
10. Tighten level gauge bolt.
Level gauge bolt: : 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
SLIA0016E
SCIA2899E
SCIA4896E

MA-36
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Disc BrakeNLS0006Y
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
CALIPER

Check for leakage.
PA D

Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageNLS0006Z
STEERING GEAR

Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.

Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Front Rear
Standard thickness 34.0 mm (1.339 in) 16.0 mm (0.630 in)
Runout limit
(with the disc rotor attached to the vehicle) 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) 0.05mm (0.0020 in)
Wear limit 32.0 mm (1.260 in) 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
SMA922A
Front Rear
Standard thickness 11.0 mm (0.433 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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SLIA0014E

HARNESS PG-65
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Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes) NKS003GO
Use the chart below to find out what each wiring diagram code stands for.
Refer to the wiring diagram code in the alphabetical index to find the location (page number) of each wiring
diagram.
Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
A/C ATC Air Conditioner
AF1B1 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 1
AF1B2 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 2
AF1HB1 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Heater Bank 1
AF1HB2 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Heater Bank 2
APPS1 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS2 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS3 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
ASC/BS EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch
ASC/SW EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Steering Switch
ASCBOF EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch
ASCIND EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Indicator
AT/IND DI A/T Indicator Lamp
AUDIO AV Audio
AUT/DP SE Automatic Drive Positioner
AUTO/L LT Automatic Light System
AWD TF AWD Control System
B/CLOS BL Back Door Closure System
BACK/L LT Back-Up Lamp
BRK/SW EC Brake Switch
CAN AT CAN Communication Line
CAN EC CAN Communication Line
CAN LAN CAN System
CHARGE SC Charging System
CHIME DI Warning Chime
CLOCK DI Clock
COMBSW LT Combination Switch
COMM AV Audio Visual Communication Line
COMPAS DI Compass
COOL/F EC Cooling Fan Control
D/LOCK BL Power Door Lock
DEF GW Rear Window Defogger
DTRL LT Headlamp - With Daytime Light System
ECM/PW EC ECM Power Supply for Back-Up
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
ETC1 EC Electric Throttle Control Function
ETC2 EC Electric Throttle Control Motor Relay
ETC3 EC Electric Throttle Control Motor
F/FOG LT Front Fog Lamp
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump
FTS AT A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit

PS-1
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 3
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 3
Precautions for Steering System ......................... ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 5
Special Service Tools (SST) ................................ ..... 5
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 7
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 7
POWER STEERING FLUID ................................... ..... 8
Checking Fluid Level ........................................... ..... 8
Checking Fluid Leakage ...................................... ..... 8
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ............................ ..... 8
STEERING WHEEL ............................................... ... 10
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ... 10
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION . ... 10
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY ........... ... 10
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEER-
ING WHEEL ..................................................... ... 10
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE ............................................................. ... 10
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE .... 11
Removal and Installation ..................................... .... 11
STEERING COLUMN ............................................ ... 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 12
COMPONENTS ............................................... ... 12
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 12
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 14
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 14
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ... 15
COMPONENTS ............................................... ... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 16
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 16
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ......... ... 17 Removal and Installation .....................................
... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 18
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 19
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 20
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 21
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 23
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 24
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................ ... 29
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ...................... ... 29
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE (VQ35DE
MODELS) ......................................................... ... 29
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE (VK45DE
MODELS) ......................................................... ... 29
Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models) ....... ... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 31
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models) ....... ... 31
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 31
Disassembly and Assembly (VQ35DE Models) .. ... 31
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY .......... ... 31
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 32
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 32
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 32
Disassembly and Assembly (VK45DE Models) ... ... 35
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY .......... ... 35
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 35
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 36
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 36
HYDRAULIC LINE ................................................. ... 39
Components ........................................................ ... 39
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 41
Component .......................................................... ... 42
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 43
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 44
Steering Wheel .................................................... ... 44
Steering Angle ..................................................... ... 44
Steering Column .................................................. ... 44
Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket ............. ... 44

PS-10
STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEELPFP:48430
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