2007 INFINITI FX35 alternator

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitNLS00075
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE)
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New belt Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 7 (0.28)
4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20) 3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.5,
164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559
(48 - 57,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
KBIA1731J
Tension of drive belts Auto-adjustment by auto tensioner
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 8.6 (9-1/8, 7-5/8)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 10.0 (10-5/8, 8-3/4)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Cap relief pressure Standard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Leakage testing pressure 157 (1.6, 23)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)

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STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
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CONTENTS
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STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 4
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 4
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 4
BATTERY ............................................................... ..... 5
How to Handle Battery ........................................ ..... 5
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DIS-
CHARGE .......................................................... ..... 5
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ............... ..... 6
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK .......................... ..... 6
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................ ..... 7
Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester (Battery) ....................................... ..... 8
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART ............. ..... 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 10
STARTING SYSTEM ............................................. ....11
System Description ............................................. .... 11
Wiring Diagram — START — .............................. ... 12
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 12
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 13
Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester (Starting) ...................................... ... 14
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART ............. ... 14
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 15
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1 ........................ ... 16
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 ........................ ... 17
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING
VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEM-
PERATURE ...................................................... ... 17
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Engine Models) ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 18
Removal and Installation [VQ35DE Engine Models
(2WD)] ................................................................. ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19 INSTALLATION ................................................
... 19
Removal and Installation [VQ35DE Engine Models
(AWD)] ................................................................. ... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 20
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 21
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS (M002T85075) .... ... 21
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) (S114-880) ... 22
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) (S114-881) ... 23
Inspection After Disassembly .............................. ... 23
PINION/CLUTCH CHECK ................................ ... 23
CHARGING SYSTEM ............................................ ... 24
System Description .............................................. ... 24
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ........................... ... 24
Wiring Diagram — CHARGE — .......................... ... 25
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 25
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 26
Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester (Charging) .................................... ... 27
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART ............. ... 28
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 29
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .......................... ... 30
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1 ........................ ... 31
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 ........................ ... 32
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3 ........................ ... 32
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 ........................ ... 33
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Engine Models) ... 34
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 34
ALTERNATOR PULLEY INSPECTION ............ ... 35
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 35
Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Engine Models) ... 35
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 35
ALTERNATOR PULLEY INSPECTION ............ ... 36
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 36
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 37
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS (LR1110-716V) .... ... 37
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (A3TG0191) ....... ... 38
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 39
Battery ................................................................. ... 39

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Starter ..................................................................
... 39
Alternator ............................................................. ... 39

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BATTERY
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Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester (Battery)NKS002UO
CAUTION:
When working with batteries, always wear appropriate eye protection.
NOTE:

To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and alternator test segments must be
done as a set from start to finish.

If battery surface charge is detected while testing, the tester will prompt you to turn on the headlamps to
remove the surface charge.

If necessary, the tester will prompt you to determine if the battery temperature is above or below 0 °C (32
° F). Choose the appropriate selection by pressing the up or down arrow button, then press “ENTER” to
make the selection.
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system. Clean or repair as necessary.
2. Visually inspect the battery, battery terminals and cable ends with ignition switch in “OFF” position.
NOTE:
The contact surface between the battery terminals, cable ends
and tester leads must be clean for a valid test. A poor connec-
tion will prevent testing and a “CHECK CONNECTION” mes-
sage will appear during the test procedures. If this occurs, clean
the battery terminals, reconnect them and restart the test.
3. Connect the red tester lead clamp to the positive battery termi- nal, and the black to the negative terminal.
4. The tester will turn on automatically. Using the arrow keys, select “IN-VEHICLE” on the tester and then press the “ENTER”
key.
5. Locate the battery type and rating stamped or written on the
top case of the battery to be tested.
NOTE:
The battery rating will have either of the following.

CCA: Cold Cranking Amps (490 CCA, 550 CCA, etc.)

JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard.
When using the battery tester: Use the CCA rating only.

The tester requires the CCA rating for the battery be entered
exactly as it is written or stamped on the battery.

U.S. market : Refer to the latest “Battery Testing” Technical
Service Bulletin (TSB) for a chart which contains these ratings
listed by vehicle.

You must not use the JIS rating.
6. Using the arrow and “ENTER” keys alternately, select the battery type and rating. NOTE:
The tester lists five choices; CCA, JIS, IEC, DIN, and EN. Use only the CCA choice .
SEL404X
SEL405X
PKIC1310E

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STARTING SYSTEM
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester (Starting)NKS002US
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and alternator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery test with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester. Refer to SC-8, "
Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/
Charging System Tester (Battery)" .
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the starting system test.
4. Start the engine.
5. Diagnostic result is displayed on the tester. Refer to SC-14,
"DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART" .
NOTE:

If the starter performs normally but the engine does not start,
perform engine diagnosis.

For intermittent “NO CRANK” or “NO STARTER OPERA-
TION” incidents, refer to SC-17, "
DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE 2" .
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
SEL408X
SEL409X
SEL410X
Diagnostic item Service procedure
CRANKING VOLTAGE NORMAL Go to SC-15, "
WORK FLOW" .
CRANKING VOLTAGE LOW
CHARGE BATTERY Perform the slow battery charging procedure. (Initial rate of charge is 10A for 12 hours.) Per-
form battery test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester. Refer to SC-8, "
Trouble
Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester (Battery)" .
REPLACE BATTERY Before replacing battery, clean the battery cable clamps and battery posts. Perform battery
test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester. Refer to SC-8, "
Trouble Diagnosis
with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester (Battery)" . If second test result is “REPLACE
BATTERY”, then do so. Perform battery test again to confirm repair.

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CHARGING SYSTEM
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
CHARGING SYSTEMPFP:23100
System DescriptionNKS002UV
The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times

through 10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link block)

to alternator terminal 4 (“S” terminal).
“B” Terminal supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage
is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (“S” terminal) detecting the input voltage.
The charging circuit is protected by the 120A fusible link (VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD).
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 7 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied

to combination meter terminal 2

through alternator terminal 3 (“L” terminal)

to alternator terminal 2 (“E” terminal) (VK45DE) or through case ground (VQ35DE)

through ground E304 (VK45DE).
With power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the alternator is providing suf-
ficient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate charge warning lamp, if any of the following symp-
toms occur while alternator is operating:

Excessive voltage is produced.

No voltage is produced.

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Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester (Charging)NKS002UX
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and alternator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
Before starting, perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to SC-30, "
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION" .
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery and starting system test with Battery/Starting/ Charging system tester.
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the charging system test.
4. Start engine.
5. Press “ENTER” until “LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC” is dis- played.
6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.
Once the increase in engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to
continue.
NOTE:

If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will display.

Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting,
particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect
this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, con-
tinue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the “DIODE/RIPPLE” check.
8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the follow- ing electrical loads.

Heater fan set to highest speed. Do not run the A/C or wind-
shield defroster.

Headlamp high beam

Rear window defogger
NOTE:
Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
9. Press “ENTER” to continue.
SEL417X
SEL418X
SEL419X
SEL420X

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CHARGING SYSTEM
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10. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about
5 seconds, then return the engine to idle. Once the increase in
engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to continue.
NOTE:
If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will be displayed. Press
“ENTER” to restart the test.
11. Diagnostic result is displayed on the tester. Refer to SC-28,
"DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART" .
12. Press “ENTER” then test output code is displayed. Record the test output code on the repair order.
13. Toggle back to the “DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN” for test results.
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
SEL421X
SEL422X
SEL577X
Diagnostic item Service procedure
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL Charging system is normal and will also show “DIODE RIPPLE” test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE Go to SC-29, "
WORK FLOW" .
LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL Diode ripple is OK and will also show “CHARGING VOLTAGE” test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED Replace the alternator. Perform “DIODE RIPPLE” test again using Battery/Starting/Charging
system tester to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED Go to SC-29, "
WORK FLOW" .