2006 INFINITI M35 boot

FAX-14
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
6. Remove snap ring. Remove spider assembly from the shaft.
7. Remove boot from the shaft.
8. Remove dust cover from housing. (RH side)
9. Clean old grease on housing with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Secure shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
Protect shaft when securing in a vise using aluminum or, copper plates.
2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw the drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or
more onto the thread on joint sub-assembly, and pull joint sub-
assembly out of shaft.
CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly if joint sub-assembly
cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful
attempts.
Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
4. Remove circular clip from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels while rotating ball cage.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.
Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)
Check the following:
Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.
Housing and Spider assembly (Front Final Drive side)
Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider
roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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ASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Side
1. If plug has been removed, use a drift [SST] to press in a new
one. (LH side)
2. Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect boot from damage.
Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.
3. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.
4. Align matching marks painted when spider assembly was
removed. Install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
5. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring.
6. Apply the appropriate amount of grease (NISSAN genuine
grease or equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
7. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
ance of the specified amount grease (NISSAN genuine grease
or equivalent).
8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with * mark) on shaft and housing, boot may come
off. Remove all grease from the surface.
9. To prevent from deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length to the value shown below (L) by
inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of
boot and discharging inside air.
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Grease amount RH side : 113 – 123 g
(3.99–4.34 oz)
LH side : 95 – 105 g
(3.35 – 3.70 oz)
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
CAUTION:
If the boot installation length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in boot.
Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of a flat-bladed screwdriver.
10. Secure the large and small ends of a boot with new boot bands
as shown in the figure.
11. Align matching marks painted when housing was removed.
12. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with new
boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.
13. Install dust cover to housing. (right side)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse dust cover.
Wheel Side
Assemble in steps 18 to 27 of FA X - 8 , "DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT" , “ON-Vehicle Inspection and
Service”.
RH side LH side
Boot installation length (L ) RH side : 158 mm (6.22 in)
LH side : 150.9 – 152.9 mm (5.94 – 6.02 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS000FK
Drive ShaftNDS000FL
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Joint type Wheel side Front final drive side
Grease quantity 77 – 97 g (2.71 – 3.42 oz)113 – 123 g (3.99 – 4.34 oz) (RH side)
95 – 105 g (3.35 – 3.70 oz) (LH side)
Boots installed length 136 mm (5.35 in)158 mm (6.22 in) (RH side)
150.9 – 152.9 mm (5.94 – 6.02 in) (LH side)

FSU-6
[2WD]
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:54010
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNES000IA
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage and breakage of installation positions.
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000IB
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-6, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-14, "
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .
5. Shock absorber operation.
6. Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of suspension member, shock absorber, upper link and transverse link for cracks, deformation and
other damage.
8. Vehicle height (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.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Refer to GI section for symbol marks in the figure. Refer to GI-9, "HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL" .
Removal and Installation NES000ID
REMOVAL
1. For VK45DE engine models, disconnect related electric wires and hoses from engine assembly to remove
front suspension member with engine assembly. Refer to EM-244, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
3. For VQ35DE engine models, install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-113, "
Removal and
Installation (2WD Models)" .
4. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
5. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-12, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
7. Remove undercover with a power tool.
8. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
9. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
10. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
11. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
12. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
13. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-38, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
14. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
15. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool)
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
18. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-113, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
19. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
20. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
21. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
22. For VQ35DE engine models, gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly from vehicle.
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Upper link
7. Steering knuckle 8. Transverse link 9. Washer
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Stabilizer connecting rod 12. Stabilizer bar
13. Stabilizer bushing 14. Stabilizer clamp 15. Front suspension member
16. Rack stay 17. Member stay 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationNES000IE
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove harness of wheel sensor from shock absorber. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-12, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
5. Remove mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then remove
shock absorber from transverse link.
6. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
8. Remove the mounting nuts of shock absorber mounting bracket, then remove shock absorber from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolt and nut at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-57, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000IF
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Install strut attachment [SST] to shock absorber and secure it in
a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to shock absorber,
wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
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FSU-14
[2WD]
TRANSVERSE LINK
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
TRANSVERSE LINKPFP:54500
Removal and InstallationNES000IG
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove undercover with a power tool.
3. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
4. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
5. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
6. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
10. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
11. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
12. Gradually lower the suspension member to the position where transverse link mounting bolts is remove.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not overload the links)
13. Remove mounting nut and bolts, and then remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is
detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook a spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.Swing torque
: 0.5 - 3.6 Nꞏm (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
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