2006 INFINITI FX35 removal

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP PS-31
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4. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure (drain fluid from their pipings). Refer to PS-39,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-39, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order removal.

After installation, adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-15, "DRIVE BELTS" .

After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-8, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)NGS000C7
REMOVAL
1. Remove undercover from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove power steering oil pump belt from auto tensioner. Refer to EM-174, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
3. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
4. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure from power steering oil pump (drain fluid from their pip- ings). Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-39, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order removal.
After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-8, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
NOTE:
Adjustment of belt tension is no necessary because engine of this model equips auto tensioner.
Disassembly and Assembly (VQ35DE Models)NGS000C8
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble power steering oil pump only if the following items are found.

Oil leakage from oil pump

Deformed or damaged pulley
1. Rear cover 2. Teflon ring 3. O-ring
4. Rear side plate 5. Rotor snap ring 6. Dowel pin
7. Cam ring 8. Rotor 9. Vane
10. Cartridge 11. Front side plate 12. O-ring
13. Flow control valve A 14. Spring 15. Flow control valve B assembly
16. Body assembly 17. Oil seal 18. Pulley
19. O-ring 20. Suction pipe 21. Bracket
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HYDRAULIC LINE PS-41
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Removal and InstallationNGS000CB

Refer to PS-39, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Confirm with mating marking that if it is in phase with hose and
clamp, then correct if needs.

To install eye joint, join projection of eye joint into notch of power
steering pump, and attach eye joint to power steering pump
properly. Then, tighten eye bolt by hands fully, and tighten it with
a specified torque.

Connect harness connector into pressure sensor securely.
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SGIA0533E

HYDRAULIC LINE PS-43
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Removal and InstallationNGS000CD

Refer to PS-39, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Confirm with mating marking that if it is in phase with hose and
clamp, then correct if needs.

To install eye joint, join projection of eye joint into notch of power
steering pump, and attach eye joint to power steering pump
properly. Then, tighten eye bolt by hands fully, and tighten it with
a specified torque.
SGIA0563E
SGIA0537E

RAX-1
REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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REAR AXLE
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 2
Caution ................................................................ ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ................................ ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 4
REAR WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ................... ..... 5
On-Vehicle Inspection ......................................... ..... 5
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .................... ..... 5
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 5
COMPONENTS ............................................... ..... 5
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 5
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ..... 6 INSTALLATION ................................................
..... 6
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..... 7
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ..... 7
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ..... 7
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ..... 8
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ................... ..... 8
REAR DRIVE SHAFT ............................................ ..... 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
COMPONENTS ................................................ ..... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 9
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 10
COMPONENTS ................................................ ... 10
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 10
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 11
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 15
Wheel Bearing ..................................................... ... 15
Drive Shaft ........................................................... ... 15

REAR WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE RAX-5
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REAR WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLEPFP:40202
On-Vehicle Inspection NDS000D1
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
With the vehicle raised, inspect the following.

Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Check that there is no looseness of front wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationNDS000CI
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
3. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
27, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly" .
NOTE:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to BR-27, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly" .
5. Remove parking cable and parking shoe from back plate. Refer to PB-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove wheel sensor from axle. Refer to BRC-55, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
7. Separate drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end with a suitable ham- mer and wood block. If it is hard to separate, use a suitable puller.
8. Remove fixing bolts of wheel hub and bearing assembly with power tool, then remove wheel hub and bearing assembly from axle. Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Drive shaft 2. Bushing 3. Axle
4. Back plate 5. Anchor block 6. Wheel bearing
7. Wheel hub 8. Cotter pin
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RAX-6
REAR WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
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9. Remove parking brake cable and parking brake shoe from back plate. Refer to PB-6, "PARKING BRAKE
SHOE" and PB-4, "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
10. Remove fixing nuts of anchor block with power tool, then remove anchor block and back plate from axle.
11. Loosen fixing bolts and nuts of front lower link, radius rod, and rear lower link in side of suspension mem- ber.
12. Set jack under rear lower link. Then remove fixing bolt in front lower link side of shock absorber with power tool.
13. Remove bolt and nut in axle side of rear lower link with power tool. Then remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
14. Remove fixing bolts and nuts in axle side of front lower link, radius rod with power tool.
15. Remove suspension arm and cotter pin at axle, then loosen mounting nut.
16. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
17. Remove axle from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each parts, replace if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of suspension arm ball joint. Refer to RSU-11,
"INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .
INSTALLATION

Refer to RAX-5, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of installation position of suspension links (rubber bushing) under unladen condi-
tions with tires on level ground, Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

REAR DRIVE SHAFT RAX-9
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39600
Removal and InstallationNDS000CK
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
3. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between side flange and drive shaft with power tool.
4. 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.
5. Remove drive shaft from axle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check
for any rough movement or significant looseness.

Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.

If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RAX-9, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
1. Side flange 2. Cotter pin
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RF-1
ROOF
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ROOF
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 2
Precautions ......................................................... ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 4
Work Flow ........................................................... ..... 4
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ................................ ..... 4
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE .. ..... 5
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ...... ..... 5
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ................................................. ..... 5
REPAIR THE CAUSE ...................................... ..... 5
CONFIRM THE REPAIR .................................. ..... 6
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ...... ..... 6
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................... ..... 6
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................ ..... 6
DOORS ............................................................ ..... 6
TRUNK ............................................................. ..... 7
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ................................ ..... 7
SEATS .............................................................. ..... 7
UNDERHOOD .................................................. ..... 7
Diagnostic Worksheet ......................................... ..... 8
SUNROOF ............................................................. ... 10
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 10
System Description ............................................. .... 11
TILT UP / SLIDE CLOSE OPERATION ............ .... 11
TILT DOWN / SLIDE OPEN OPERATION ....... .... 11
AUTO OPERATION ......................................... .... 11
RETAINED POWER OPERATION ................... .... 11 ANTI-PINCH FUNCTION .................................
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MEMORY RESET PROCEDURE .................... ... 12
INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE ....................... ... 12
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 12
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 12
Wiring Diagram — SROOF — ............................. ... 13
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............ ... 14
Terminals and Reference Value for Sunroof Motor
Assembly ............................................................. ... 14
Work Flow ............................................................ ... 15
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .............................. ... 15
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................ ... 15
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 15
WORK SUPPORT ............................................ ... 15
DATA MONITOR .............................................. ... 15
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. ... 16
Check BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit ... ... 16
Check Sunroof Motor Assembly Power Supply and
Ground Circuit ..................................................... ... 17
Check Sunroof Switch System ............................ ... 18
Check Door Switch .............................................. ... 20
Wind Deflector Inspection .................................... ... 22
Link and Wire Assembly ...................................... ... 22
Fitting Adjustment ................................................ ... 22
LID WEATHERSTRIP OVERLAP ADJUST-
MENT AND SURFACE MISMATCH ADJUST-
MENT ............................................................... ... 23
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 23
SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY .......................... ... 25
GLASS LID ....................................................... ... 26
SUNSHADE ..................................................... ... 27
WIND DEFLECTOR ......................................... ... 27
SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY ..................... ... 27