2007 INFINITI M35 Propeller shaft

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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ii. Install oil pan (3) (with oil pan gasket), clips (1) and brackets (2)
to transmission case.
: Front
: Bolt (22)
CAUTION:

Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as
shown in the figure.

Be careful not to pinch harnesses.

Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc.
from oil pan mounting surface.

Be careful with installation direction of brackets (2).
iii. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numeri-
cal order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them.
Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
AT- 2 6 3 , "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
7. Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten a necessary drain plug with
specified torque. Refer to AT- 2 6 3 , "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
8. Install control rod. Refer to AT- 2 2 6 , "
Control Rod Removal and
Installation" .
9. Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Install exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Pour ATF into A/T assembly. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Changing A/T Fluid" .
12. Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal.
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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VK45DE models
REMOVAL
CAUTION:

When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS)
from the A/T assembly.

Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation"
(for VQ35DE engine), EX-7, "Removal and installation" (for VK45DE engine).
5. Remove heat insulator.
6. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" (for VQ35DE engine), EX-
7, "Removal and installation" (for VK45DE engine).
9. Remove control rod. Refer to AT- 2 2 6 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
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1. A/T assembly 2. A/T fluid level gauge 3. A/T fluid charging pipe
4. O-ring 5. Copper washer 6. Fluid cooler tube
7. Bracket 8. Rear engine mounting member 9. Engine mounting insulator (rear)
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to GI-11, "
Components" .
However, refer to following symbols for others.
:For tightening torque, refer to AT-277, "
INSTALLATION" .

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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5. Remove heat insulator.
6. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove front cross bar with power tool. Refer to FSU-27, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove control rod. Refer to AT- 2 2 6 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) (1) from A/T assem-
bly.
CAUTION:

Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on the sensor's
front edge magnetic area.

Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
13. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-15, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (AWD)" .
14. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-38, "
Removal and Instal-
lation (AWD Models)" .
15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.
16. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
17. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
18. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
19. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
20. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 7 2 , "
Removal and Installation" .
21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
22. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
23. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from the A/T assembly.
24. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
25. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
26. Remove A/T assembly with transfer assembly from vehicle.
CAUTION:

Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.

Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
27. Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly with power tool.
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNFS000RS
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
BR-22
, BR-28
BR-22
, BR-28

BR-22
, BR-28

—
—
BR-27
, BR-33

—
—
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BR-27
, BR-33

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NVH in PR section
NHV in FFD and RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX and FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX and RAX section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
Drum out of round
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
STEERING
Symptom BRAKENoise××× ×× ×××
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Shake×××××
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Shimmy, Judder××××××× ××× ×

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartNDS000EO
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
Refer to FFD-24, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to FFD-17, "
Tooth Contact
" .
Refer to FFD-24, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to FFD-19, "
Backlash
" .
Refer to FFD-19, "
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×××××××××××××

FRONT OIL SEAL
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Removal and InstallationNDS000ES
REMOVAL
1. Drain gear oil. Refer to FFD-8, "DRAINING" .
2. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove side shaft assembly.
5. Remove drive pinion lock nut using a flange wrench.
6. Put matching mark (B) on the end of the drive pinion. The
matching mark (B) should be in line with the matching mark (A)
on companion flange (1).
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage companion
flange and drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark (A) on the final drive companion flange (1)
indicates the maximum vertical runout position.
7. Remove companion flange using a puller.
8. Remove front oil seal using the puller.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
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Tool number A: KV381054S0 (J-34286)
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FRONT OIL SEAL
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INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to front oil seal lips.
2. Using the drifts, install front oil seal as shown in figure.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

When installing, do not incline oil seal.
3. Align the matching mark (B) of drive pinion with the matching
mark (A) of companion flange, and then install the companion
flange (1).
4. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of new drive pin-
ion lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
5. Tighten to drive pinion lock nut, while adjust total preload torque.
CAUTION:

Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.

After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3
times to check for unusual noise, rotation malfunction,
and other malfunctions.

If measured value is out of the specification, remove final
drive assembly and disassemble drive pinion parts to check
and adjust each part. Refer to FFD-13, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" and FFD-15, "Disassembly and Assembly" .
6. Install front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Install side shaft assembly.
8. Install front drive shaft both. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Refill gear oil to the final drive and check oil level. Refer to FFD-8, "
FILLING" .
10. Check the final drive for oil leakage. Refer to FFD-8, "
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL" . Tool number A: ST33400001 (J-26082)
B: KV38102510 ( — )
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Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
127.4 - 245.0 N·m (13.0 - 25.0 kg-m, 94 - 181 ft-lb)
Total preload torque:
1.56 - 2.65 N·m (0.16 - 0.27 kg-m, 14 - 23 in-lb)
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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Removal and InstallationNDS000EU
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FA X - 11 , "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove front crossbar with power tool.
3. Separate steering outer socket and steering knuckle. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND
LINKAGE" .
4. Remove side shaft.
5. Remove three way catalyst (right bank) with power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
6. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Separate EPS solenoid valve connector.
8. Separate power steering hydraulic line.
9. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool. Refer to FSU-36, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Separate steering lower joint and steering gear assembly. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER STEERING GEAR
AND LINKAGE" .
11. Set a suitable jack to engine.
12. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-27, "
Removal and Installation" .
13. Remove breather hose and tube.
14. Remove engine mounting bracket (RH) (Lower) and engine mounting insulator (RH) with power tool.
Refer to EM-119, "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)" .
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Side shaft 3. Bushing
4. Front propeller shaft 5. Breather hose 6. Breather tube
7. Breather connector 8. Engine mounting bracket (RH)
(Lower)9. Engine mounting insulator (RH)
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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