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![INFINITI FX35 2007 Service Manual FAX-18
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COMPONENTS
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)NDS000C8
COMPONENTS
DISASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. Press drive shaft in a vice.")
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)NDS000C8
COMPONENTS
DISASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. Press drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. If plug needs to be removed, move boot to wheel side, and drive it out with a plastic hammer.
4. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft. CAUTION:
Use paint for matching mark, but don’t damage to spider
assembly and drive shaft.
1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring
4. Spider assembly 5. Boot band 6. Boot
7. Shaft 8. Circular clip 9. Joint sub-assembly
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the following for the symbols in the figure.
: Fill Nissan genuine grease or equivalent.
PDIA1220E
SFA963
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5. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
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5. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
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5. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice. CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between a vise and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:
If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly
Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.
Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly
If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set.
SFA612
SDIA0606E
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7. Install housing to spider assembly. Apply Nissan genuine grease
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7. Install housing to spider assembly. Apply Nissan genuine grease
or equivalent to housing.
8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by *marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
9. Make sure boot installation length “L
1 L2 ” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.
10. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely. NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
11. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot bands again.
12. Install circular clip. NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
Wheel Side
Assemble in steps 14 to 23 of FA X - 1 2 , "DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT" .
Grease amount : 95
− 105 g (3.35 − 3.70 oz)
SDIA1445E
Boot installation Length “L1 L2 ”:
VQ45DE models (L
1 ): 95 − 97 mm (3.74 − 3.82 in)
VK35DE models (L
2 ) : 150.9 − 152.9 mm (5.94 − 6.02 in)
PDIA1255E
SFA395
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4. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
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4. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
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4. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice. CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise a and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:
If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly
Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.
Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assem-
bly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly
If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set.
SFA612
SDIA0606E
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7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
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7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
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7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.
9. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely.
NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
10. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls ( ) into holes to temporary installation.
NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.
11. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
12. Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.
13. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot bands again.
14. Install circular clip. NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
Wheel Side
Assemble in steps 14 to 23 of FAX-12, "DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT" .
Boot installation Length “L ”:
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in)
SDIA3250E
SDIA3557E
SDIA3558E
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS000CA
Drive ShaftNDS000CB
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS000CA
Drive ShaftNDS000CB
Axial end play0.05 mm (0.")
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS000CA
Drive ShaftNDS000CB
Axial end play0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Joint Wheel side Front final drive assembly side
Engine type VQ35DE models VK45DE models VQ35DE models VK45DE models
Grease quantity LH side
77 – 97 g (2.71 – 3.42 oz) 95 – 105 g (3.35 – 3.70 oz)
RH side 113 – 123 g (3.99 – 4.34 oz)
Boots installed length LH side
136 mm (5.35 in) 150.9 – 152.9 mm
(5.94 – 6.02 in) 95 – 97 mm
(3.74 – 3.82 in)
RH side 157.8 – 159.8 mm (6.21 – 6.29 in)
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FFD-6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNDS000B6
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
Refer to
FFD-28, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
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Refer to FFD-21, "
Tooth Contact
" .
Refer to FFD-28, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to FFD-23, "
Backlash
" .
Refer to FFD-23, "
Companion Flange Runout
" .
Refer to FFD-8, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
" .
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise ×××××××××××××
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FSU-1
FRONT SUSPENSION
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ................................................................ ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 5
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ...................... ..... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ..... 6
INSPECTION LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY ..... 6
STRUT INSPECTION ...................................... ..... 6
Wheel Alignment Inspection ................................ ..... 6
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ..... 6
PRELIMINARY CHECK ................................... ..... 6
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMEN-
DATIONS ......................................................... ..... 6
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS ......................... ..... 7
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND
KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES ................... ..... 7
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 8
COMPONENTS ............................................... ..... 8
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 10
COIL SPRING AND STRUT .................................. ....11
Removal and Installation ..................................... .... 11 REMOVAL ........................................................
... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 11
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 12
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 12
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 12
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 13
TRANSVERSE LINK .............................................. ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
STABILIZER BAR .................................................. ... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER .......................... ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 17
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 18
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ............................... ... 18
Ball Joint .............................................................. ... 18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ... 18