2007 INFINITI FX35 drive shaft

SUSPENSION ARM RSU-11
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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
SUSPENSION ARMPFP:55501
Removal and InstallationNES000GA
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm with power tool.
3. Remove drive shaft from vehicle. (VK45DE models) Refer to RAX-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.
5. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle assembly. 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.
6. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member with power tool.
7. Remove suspension arm from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.

Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measuring, move ball joint 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 the specifications
when ball stud begins moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection

Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).

If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection

Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly. Swing torque:
0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 − 30 in-lb)
Measured value of spring scale:
9.7 − 66.0 N (0.99 − 6.7 kg, 2.18 − 14.8 lb)
SEIA0523E
Rotating torque:
0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
SDIA1150E
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER RSU-17
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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERPFP:55501
Removal and InstallationNES000GF
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
25, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive, then remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension member. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
4. Remove height sensor harness from rear suspension member (if equipped).
5. Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
6. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove rear drive shaft. Refer to RAX-9, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
8. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
9. Remove rear final drive. Refer to RFD-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Separate attachments between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to PB-4, "
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
11. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
13. Set jack under rear suspension member.
14. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of tunnel stay and member stay with power tool, then remove those parts from vehicle and rear suspension member.
15. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay with power tool and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle and rear suspension member.
16. Slowly lowering jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, front lower link and axle from vehicle as a unit.
17. Remove fixing bolts and nuts with power tool, then remove suspension arm, front lower link, and radius rod from rear suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION

Refer to RSU-7, "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 links (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions 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" .

SE-8
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun-visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted under-hood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

SRS-6
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Front Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner with Load LimiterNHS00077
The seat belt pre-tensioner system with load limiter is installed for
both the driver's seat and the front passenger's seat. It operates
simultaneously with the SRS air bag system in the event of a frontal
collision with an impact exceeding a specified level.
When the frontal collision with an impact exceeding a specified level
occurs, seat belt slack resulting from clothing or other factors is
immediately taken up by the pre-tensioner. Vehicle passengers are
securely restrained.
When passengers in a vehicle are thrown forward in a collision and
the restraining force of the seat belt exceeds a specified level, the
load limiter permits the specified extension of the seat belt by the
twisting of the ELR shaft, and a relaxation of the chest-area seat belt
web tension while maintaining force.
Front Side Air BagNHS00078
Front side air bag is built-in type.
The front seatbacks with built-in type side air bag have the labels as
shown.
Side Curtain Air BagNHS00079
The side curtain air bags have the labels as shown.
SRS444
SHIA0170E
BF-2006D

TF-6
PREPARATION
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
ST35321000
(—)
Drift
a: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.
b: 41 mm (1.61 in) dia.
Removing rear bearing

Installing mainshaft assembly
ST31214000
(J-25269-B)
Drift
a: 34 mm (1.34 in) dia.
b: 25.5 mm (1.004 in) dia.

Removing front drive shaft front bearing

Removing front drive shaft rear bearing
KV38104010
(—)
Drift
a: 67 mm (2.64 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.

Installing front drive shaft rear bearing

Installing rear bearing
ST33200000
(J-26082)
Drift
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 44.5 mm (1.752 in) dia.

Installing front drive shaft front bearing
ST30621000
(J-25742-5)
Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.

Installing mainshaft bearing
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ZZA1000D
ZZA0534D
ZZA1000D
ZZA1002D
ZZA1000D

PREPARATION TF-7
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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Commercial Service ToolsNDS0009Q
Tool nameDescription
Puller

Removing companion flange
Flange wrench

Removing and installing self-lock nut
Puller

Removing front drive shaft front bearing

Removing front drive shaft rear bearing
Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts
NT077
NT771
ZZB0823D
PBIC0190E

TF-40
FRONT OIL SEAL
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
FRONT OIL SEALPFP:38189
Removal and InstallationNDS000AK
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drain plug to drain the transfer fluid. Refer to TF-9, "Replacement" .
2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
3. Remove front oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the front case and front drive
shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply ATF to front oil seal, install it with a drift until the end face of front case.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse front oil seal.

When installing, do not incline front oil seal.
2. Install front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPEL-
LER SHAFT" .
3. Install transfer fluid, check fluid level and for fluid leakage. Refer to TF-9, "
Inspection" .
SDIA1782E
Tool number : ST27862000 ( — )
SDIA1783E

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY TF-45
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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Disassembly and AssemblyNDS000AO
COMPONENTS
1. Drive chain 2. Front drive shaft rear bearing 3. Front drive shaft
4. Front drive shaft front bearing 5. Sprocket 6. Mainshaft
7. Needle bearing 8. Snap ring 9. Mainshaft bearing
10. Front case 11. Front oil seal 12. Mainshaft oil seal
13. Oil cover 14. Temperature sensor 15. Electric controlled coupling
16. Spacer 17. Snap ring 18. O-ring
19. Oil gutter 20. Drain plug 21. Baffle plate
22. Rear bearing 23. Snap ring 24. Spacer
25. Rear oil seal 26. Companion flange 27. Self-lock nut
28. Breather tube 29. Rear case 30. Harness bracket
31. Retainer 32. Filler plug 33. Gasket
PDIA0244E