2007 INFINITI M35 engine oil

IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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Auto Active TestNKS004E7
DESCRIPTION
In auto active test mode, operation inspection can be performed when IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the
following systems:

Rear window defogger

Front wiper (LO, HI)

Tail lamps, parking lamps and license plate lamps

Front fog lamps

Headlamps (LO, HI)

A/C compressor (magnetic clutch)

Cooling fan

Oil pressure warning lamp
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Close hood and front door (passenger side), and then lift wiper arms away from windshield (to prevent
glass damage by wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, press driver's door switch 10 times (close other doors).
Then turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON within 10 seconds after ignition switch OFF.
5. When auto active test mode is actuated, horn chirps once. Oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking.
6. After a series of operations is repeated three times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:

Never start the engine.

If the engine starting operation is made, delete DTC on the self-diag results of CONSULT-II.
Refer to BL-79, "
CONSULT-II Application Items" .

Be sure to inspect GW-50, "Check door Switch" when the auto active test cannot be performed.

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INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following eight steps are repeated three times.
(A): Oil pressure warning lamp is blinking when the auto active test operating.
Operation steps
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Test item Operation time/ frequency
1 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
2 Front wiper LO 5 seconds → HI 5 seconds
3 Tail lamps, parking lamps, license plate lamps 10 seconds
4 Front fog lamps 10 seconds
5 Headlamp (LO) 10 seconds
6 Headlamp (HI) ON-OFF 5 times
7 A/C compressor (magnetic clutch) ON-OFF 5 times
8 Cooling fan LO 5 seconds → HI 5 seconds

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Cooling fan does not
operate.Perform auto active
test. Does cooling
fan operate?YES

ECM signal input circuit malfunction

CAN communication signal malfunction between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO

Cooling fan motor malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between cooling fan motor and cooling fan
control module

Cooling fan control module malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and cooling fan control
module

Cooling fan relay malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and cooling fan relay

IPDM E/R malfunction
Oil pressure warning
lamp does not oper-
ate.Perform auto active
test. Does oil pres-
sure warning lamp
blink?YES

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and oil pressure switch

Oil pressure switch malfunction

IPDM E/R malfunction
NO

CAN communication signal malfunction between IPDM E/R and unified meter
and A/C amp.

Combination meter malfunction Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause

PS-8
POWER STEERING FLUID
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POWER STEERING FLUIDPFP:KLF20
Checking Fluid LevelNGS000D5

Check fluid level with engine stopped.

Make sure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.

Fluid levels at HOT and COLD are different. Do not confuse
them.
CAUTION:

The fluid level should not exceed the MAX line. Excessive
fluid will cause fluid leakage from the cap.

Do not reuse drained power steering fluid.

Recommended fluid is Genuine Nissan PSF or equiva-
lent.
Checking Fluid LeakageNGS000D6
Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage,
looseness, or wear.
1. Run engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80° C (122
to 176°F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right
stop.
3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and
carefully, check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to PS-30, "
POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP" .
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating from steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemNGS000D7
If air bleeding is not complete, the following symptoms can be observed.

Bubbles are created in reservoir tank.

Clicking noise can be heard from oil pump.

Excessive buzzing in the oil pump.
NOTE:
Fluid noise may occur in the steering gear or oil pump. This does not affect performance or durability of
the system.
1. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop with engine off.
CAUTION:
Filling reservoir tank with fluid so as not to lower fluid level below the MIN line while steering
wheel turning.
2. Start engine and hold steering wheel at each lock position for 3 seconds at idle to check for fluid leakage.
3. Repeat step 2 above several times at approximately 3 second intervals.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possi-
bility that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check fluid for bubbles and while contamination.HOT : Fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176°F)
COLD : Fluid temperature 0 - 30°C (32 - 86°F)
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PS-10
STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEELPFP:48430
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNGS000D8
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.

Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.

Check steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nut for looseness. Refer to PS-19, "COMPONENTS" .
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY

Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on
the outer circumference.

When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL

Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the
correct position.

Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"
(2WD), FSU-24, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" (AWD).

Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.

Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if
steering wheel is not in the neutral position.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature. [Make sure temperature of fluid is
approximately 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).]
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 540° from neutral position.
NOTE:
Multiply the distance (L) from the hook of spring balance to the
center of steering wheel by the measurement value with a spring
balance.
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, check
rack sliding force and relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump.
Regarding relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump, refer to PS-30,
"CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE" .
a. Disconnect lower joint and steering knuckle from steering gear assembly. Refer to PS-13, "
COMPO-
NENTS" , FAX-5, "COMPONENT" .
b. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature.Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play : 0 – 35 mm (0 – 1.38 in)
Steering wheel turning force
: 7.45 N·m (0.76 kg-m, 66 in-lb)
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PS-30
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMPPFP:49110
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNGS000DE
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Make sure that belt tension is normal before starting the following procedure.
1. Connect the hydraulic pressure gauge [SST] between oil pump
discharge connector and high-pressure hose. Bleed air from the
hydraulic circuit while opening valve fully. Refer to PS-8, "
Air
Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
2. Start engine. Run engine until oil temperature reaches 50 to
80°C (122 to 176°F).
CAUTION:

Leave the valve of the hydraulic pressure gauge [SST]
fully open while starting and running engine. If engine is
started with the valve closed, the hydraulic pressure in
oil pump goes up to the relief pressure along with
unusual increase of oil temperature.

Be sure to keep hose clear of belts and other parts when
engine is started.
3. Fully close the hydraulic pressure gauge [SST] valve with
engine at idle and measure the relief oil pressure.
CAUTION:
Never keep valve closed for 10 seconds or longer.
4. Open the valve slowly after measuring. Repair oil pump if the
relief oil pressure is outside the standard. Refer to PS-31, "
Dis-
assembly and Assembly (Models with VK45DE)" , PS-35, "Disassembly and Assembly (Models with
VQ35DE)" .
5. After inspection, disconnect the hydraulic pressure gauge [SST] from hydraulic circuit, then add fluid and
bleed air. Refer to PS-8, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Removal and InstallationNGS000DF
REMOVAL
1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
2. Remove undercover from vehicle with a power tool.
3. Loosen drive belt. Refer to EM-16, "
DRIVE BELTS" (VQ35DE), EM-174, "DRIVE BELTS" (VK45DE).
4. Remove drive belt from oil pump pulley.
5. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure (drain fluid from their pipings). Refer to PS-39,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
6. Remove power steering oil pump mounting bolts, and then remove power steering oil pump. Refer to PS-
39, "Removal and Installation" .
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-39, "HYDRAULIC LINE" .

Perform the following procedure after installing.
–Adjust belt tension (VQ35DE). Refer to EM-16, "Tension Adjustment" .
–About the installation of VK45DE drive belt, refer to EM-174, "Tension Adjustment" .
–Bleed air. Refer to PS-8, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" . Relief oil pressure:
8,520 - 9,320 kpa (86.9 - 95.1 kg/cm
2 , 1,235 - 1,351 psi)
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILPFP:KLD30
Changing Differential Gear OilNDS000F3
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem-
bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COM-
PONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1),
then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilNDS000F4
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL

Make sure that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.

Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mount-
ing hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.

Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assem-
bly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Oil capacity:
Approx. 1.4 (3 US pt, 2-1/2 Imp pt)
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
PrecautionsNES000J2

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
–Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.

After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.

Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.