2007 INFINITI M35 B engine

STARTING SYSTEM
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VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine rear undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Refer to EM-28, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove “B” terminal nut (1).
5. Disconnect “S” connector (1).
6. Remove starter motor mounting bolts (A) and harness bracket
(2), using power tools.
7. Remove starter motor downward from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
1. Starter motor mounting bolt 2. Oil pan 3. Starter motor
4. “B” terminal harness 5. “B” terminal nut 6. “S” connector
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
PKIB8801E
PKIB8802E
PKIB8803E

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STARTING SYSTEM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front and rear undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove left engine mounting insulator and left engine mounting
bracket. Refer to EM-247, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove “B” terminal nut (1).
5. Disconnect “S” connector (2).
6. Remove the bolt (A) and the harness bracket (3).
7. Remove starter motor mounting bolts (B), using power tools.
8. Remove starter motor forward from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
1. Starter motor 2. Starter motor mounting bolt 3. “S” connector
4. “B” terminal harness 5. “B” terminal nut 6. Cylinder block
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
PKIB8797E
PKIB8798E

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Disassembly and Assembly NKS005BV
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD)
1. Magnetic switch assembly 2. Dust cover kit 3. Shift lever set
4. Center bracket (A) 5. Yoke assembly 6. Armature assembly
7. Brush holder assembly 8. Thrust washer 9. Rear cover assembly
10. Shaft gear assembly 11. Packing 12. Thrust washer
13. Center bracket (P) 14. E-ring 15. Pinion assembly
16. Ball bearing 17. Caul 18. Gear case assembly
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
(H): High-temperature grease point
PKIB8804E

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STARTING SYSTEM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD)
1. Magnetic switch assembly 2. Dust cover kit 3. Shift lever set
4. Center bracket (A) 5. Yoke assembly 6. Armature assembly
7. Brush holder assembly 8. Thrust washer 9. Rear cover assembly
10. Shaft gear assembly 11. Packing 12. Thrust washer
13. Center bracket (P) 14. E-ring 15. Pinion assembly
16. Ball bearing 17. Caul 18. Gear case assembly
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
(H): High-temperature grease point
PKIB8805E

STARTING SYSTEM
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VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
Inspection After Disassembly NKS005BW
PINION/CLUTCH CHECK
1. Inspect pinion teeth.

Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of ring gear teeth.)
2. Inspect reduction gear teeth.

Replace reduction gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of armature shaft gear
teeth.)
3. Check if pinion locks in one direction and rotates smoothly in the opposite direction.

If it locks or rotates in both directions, or unusual resistance is evident, replace.
1. Magnetic switch assembly 2. Adjusting plate 3. Packing
4. Plate 5. Shift lever 6. Sleeve bearing
7. Front bracket assembly 8. Yoke assembly 9. Armature assembly
10. Washer 11. Rear bearing 12. Brush holder assembly
13. Rear bracket assembly 14. Cover 15. Packing
16. Ball 17. Shaft gear assembly 18. Clutch gear assembly
19. Pinion stopper 20. Stopper clip
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) (H): High-temperature grease point
PKIB8653E

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CHARGING SYSTEM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
CHARGING SYSTEMPFP:23100
System Description NKS005BX
DESCRIPTION
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. 36, located in the fuse, fusible link and relay block (J/B)]

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 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 12 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied at signal

to combination meter terminal 22

through alternator terminal 3 (“L” terminal).
Then power and ground are supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate.
When the alternator is providing sufficient 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.
Ground is supplied

to alternator terminal 2 (“E” terminal)

through grounds E222, E223 and E224. (VQ35DE)

through ground E212. (VK45DE)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate the 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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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Power generation voltage variable control system that controls the power generation voltage of the alternator
has been adopted. By performing the power generation voltage variable control, the engine load due to the
power generation of the alternator is reduced and fuel consumption is decreased.
Operation Description

The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging current of the battery. ECM judges the battery
condition based on this signal.

ECM judges whether to perform the power generation voltage variable control according to the battery
condition.

When performing the power generation voltage variable control, ECM calculates the target power genera-
tion voltage according to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the power generation
command value to IPDM E/R.

IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command value into the power generation command
signal (PWM signal) and sends it to the IC regulator.

The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage by the target power generation voltage based on
the received power generation command signal.

When there is no power generation command signal, the alternator performs the normal power generation
according to the characteristic of the IC regulator.
NOTE:
When any malfunction is detected in the power generation voltage variable control system, the power genera-
tion is performed according to the characteristic of the IC regulator of the alternator.
Main Component Part
BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR

Battery current sensor (1) is installed to the battery cable at the
negative terminal, and it detects the charging/discharging cur-
rent of the battery and sends the voltage signal to ECM accord-
ing to the current value.
SKIB5009E
PKIB8806E

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CHARGING SYSTEM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Wiring Diagram — CHARGE — NKS005BY
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD)
TKWT5247E