2006 INFINITI M35 suspension

STC-16
[RAS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
ComponentsNGS000E8
RAS (Rear Active Steer) FunctionNGS000E9
A. RAS control unit B. Model following control C. Target vehicle dynamics model
D. Rear wheel steering angle com-
mand value operationE. Rear wheel steering angle servo F. Vehicle speed signal (CAN)
G. Steering angle signal (CAN) H. Vehicle speed sensor I. Steering angle sensor
J. RAS actuator assembly
SGIA1241E
Part name Function
RAS control unit
Calculate the vehicle speed signal from CAN communication and the signals from steering
angle sensor and rear wheel steering angle sensor by a computer, and then control the rear
wheel steering angle.
Fail-safe function is activated when the electrical system is malfunctioning. The output signal
to the actuator is turned OFF during this mode. At that time, the RAS warning lamp illumi-
nates and indicates the system is malfunctioning.
It performs the communication control function with other control units via CAN communica-
tion.
This enables system diagnosis with CONSULT-II.
RAS actuatorThe efficiency of the rear wheel steer improves by locating the electric motor actuator into the
lower link of rear suspension.
Steering angle sensor
Measure the steering angle and send it to RAS control unit via CAN communication.
It is shared with the steering angle sensor for VDC.
Rear wheel steering angle sensor
It sends the rear wheel steering angle status to RAS control unit. The accuracy of rear wheel
steer improves by comparing the vehicle speed signal from CAN communication with the
rear wheel steering angle target value calculated from the wheel angle sensor signal, and it
controls them.
There are 2 types of rear wheel steering angle sensors (main/sub). If one of them is malfunc-
tioning, the other operates the fail-safe mode and stops the control.
RAS warning lamp
It turns on when the fail-safe function is operated and indicates that a RAS control malfunc-
tion has occurred.
It turns on when ignition switch turns on and turns off after the engine is started.
It indicates the suspect system by blinking when performing the self-diagnosis (without CON-
SULT-II).

STC-32
[RAS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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For Fast and Accurate Trouble DiagnosisNGS000EN
Check the following items with the vehicle stopped
Is air pressure and size of tires proper?
Is the specified part used for the steering wheel?
Is control unit a genuine part?
Are there any fluid leakage from steering gear assembly, power steering oil pump, and hydraulic pipes,
etc? Refer to PS-8, "
POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the fluid level proper? Refer to PS-8, "POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the wheel alignment is adjusted properly? Refer to FSU-19, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS)" (2WD), FSU-36, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" (AWD).
Are there any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or altered
ground clearance?
Check each link installation condition of suspension and axle.
Is the battery voltage proper?
Check each connector connection condition.
Check the following items while driving the vehicle
Conditions when the error occurred (5W 1H).
Is the engine is normal?
Basic InspectionNGS000EO
BASIC INSPECTION 1: POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY
Check battery terminals for looseness on both positive and negative ones and ground connection. Also make
sure that battery voltage does not drop.
BASIC INSPECTION 2: RAS WARNING LAMP INSPECTION
1. Make sure RAS warning lamp turns on when ignition switch is turned ON.
If it does not turn on, refer to STC-33, "Trouble Diagnosis Chart" .
2. Make sure that RAS warning lamp turns off when the engine is started after ignition switch is turned ON. If
it does not turn off, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to STC-28, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
3. Always erase DTC memory after completing self-diagnosis. Refer to STC-29, "
How to Erase Self-Diag-
nostic Results" .
BASIC INSPECTION 3: RAS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT INSPECTION
1. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect RAS control unit harness connector, and check terminal for deformation,
disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Poor connection of connector terminal. Repair or replace the terminal.
2. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect RAS control unit harness connector B127, and then
check continuity between RAS control unit harness connector
B127 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Ground circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace any
inoperative parts. Terminal 34 – Ground : Continuity
SGIA1244E

STC-48
[RAS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Check RAS Static/Dynamic CharacteristicsNGS000F3
1. CHECK (1): RAS ACTUATOR STROKE
Perform CONSULT-II “ACTIVE TEST”, and then check the actuator
stroke when turning the steering wheel clockwise or counterclock-
wise by 180
or more.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK (2): RAS ACTUATOR STROKE
Perform CONSULT-II “ACTIVE TEST“. When turning the steering
wheel in neutral position (A), the rear wheel turns clockwise/counter-
clockwise periodically. At that time, check actuator stroke (B).
OK or NG
OK >> RAS static/dynamic characteristics inspection is com-
pleted.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK RAS MOTOR
Check RAS motor itself separated from other parts. Refer to STC-49, "
RAS MOTOR" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> RAS motor malfunction. Check the stroke again after replacing.
4. CHECK REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Check rear wheel steering angle sensor separated from other parts. Refer to STC-49, "
REAR WHEEL
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Rear wheel steering angle sensor malfunction. Check the stroke again after replacing.
5. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT
Replace RAS control unit. Check the symptom of malfunction again.
Is the malfunction corrected?
YES >> RAS control unit malfunction
NO >> GO TO 6.
6. REPLACE RAS ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Replace RAS actuator assembly. Check the symptom of malfunction again.
Is the malfunction corrected?
YES >> RAS actuator malfunction
NO >> Check rear suspension components. Refer to RSU-7, "
Components" . Neutral position (A)
Actuator stroke (B) : 2.8 - 3.0 mm (0.110 - 0.118 in)
SGIA1240E
Actuator stroke (B) : 2.3 - 2.5 mm (0.091 - 0.098 in)
SGIA1240E

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ROAD WHEELS & TIRES
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CONTENTS
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ROAD WHEELS & TIRES
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions .............................................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools [SST] ..................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
ROAD WHEEL ............................................................ 6
Inspection ................................................................. 6
ALUMINUM WHEEL ............................................. 6
STEEL WHEEL ..................................................... 6
ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY .............................. 7
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............... 7
REMOVAL ........................................................
..... 7
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ...................... 7
Rotation .................................................................... 8
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM ............ 9
System Components ................................................ 9
System Description .................................................. 9
TRANSMITTER ..................................................... 9
RECEIVER .......................................................
... 10
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING CONTROL
UNIT .................................................................... 10
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ......... 10
DISPLAY UNIT ..................................................... 11
CAN COMMUNICATION .......................................... 12
System Description ................................................ 12
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES .......................................... 13
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses ....................... 13
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 13
Schematic .............................................................. 14
Wiring Diagram — T/WARN — .............................. 15
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............. 18
ID Registration Procedure ...................................... 19
ID REGISTRATION WITH ACTIVATION TOOL ... 19
ID REGISTRATION WITHOUT ACTIVATION
TOOL .................................................................. 20
Transmitter Wake Up Operation ............................. 21
WITH TRANSMITTER ACTIVATION TOOL ........ 21CONSULT-II Function (AIR PRESSURE MONI-
TOR) ....................................................................... 21
FUNCTION .......................................................
... 21
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE ................ 21
WORK SUPPORT MODE ................................... 22
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE ............................... 22
DATA MONITOR MODE ...................................... 23
ACTIVE TEST MODE ......................................... 23
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING CONTROL
UNIT PART NUMBER ......................................... 24
Diagnosis Procedure with Warning Lamp Function
(Without CONSULT-II) ............................................ 24
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 24
FUNCTION .......................................................
... 24
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP DIAG-
NOSTIC CHART .................................................. 24
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 26
INTRODUCTION ................................................. 26
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 26
Preliminary Check .................................................. 27
Trouble Diagnosis Chart ......................................... 28
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 28
DIAGNOSIS CHART BY SYMPTOM .................. 29
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
ITEMS ........................................................................ 30
Inspection 1: Transmitter no Data ........................... 30
MALFUNCTION CODE NO. 21, 22, 23, 24 ......... 30
Inspection 2: Receiver Data Error .......................... 31
MALFUNCTION CODE NO. 25, 26, 27, 28 ......... 31
Inspection 3: Transmitter Pressure Data Error ....... 32
MALFUNCTION CODE NO. 35, 36, 37, 38 ......... 32
Inspection 4: Transmitter Function Code Error ....... 32
MALFUNCTION CODE NO. 41, 42, 43, 44 ......... 32
Inspection 5: Transmitter Battery Voltage Low ....... 33
MALFUNCTION CODE NO. 45, 46, 47, 48 ......... 33
Inspection 6: Receiver ID No Registration .............. 33
MALFUNCTION CODE NO. 51 ........................... 33
Inspection 7: Vehicle Speed Signal ........................ 34

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNES000JN
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
: ApplicableReference page
FAX-5
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WT-41
NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
NVH in RAX and RSU sections.
Refer to TIRES in this chart.
Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.
NVH in FAX, RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Out-of-round
Imbalance
Incorrect tire pressure
Uneven tire wear
Deformation or damage
Non-uniformity
Incorrect tire size
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEELS
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKE
STEERING
SymptomTIRESNoise
Shake
Vibration
Shimmy
Judder
Poor quality ride or
handling
ROAD
WHEELNoiseShake
Shimmy, Judder
Poor quality ride or
handling