2007 INFINITI M35 steering rack

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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34. Install wheel sensor to steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
35. Tighten the hub lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
COMPONENT" .
36. Install cotter pin.
37. Install tires to vehicle.
Removal and InstallationNDS000G1
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang torque member in a place where it will not inter-
fere with work. Refer to BR-22, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut with power tool.
7. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with a hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove hub lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot
be separated even after performing the above procedure.
1. Drive shaft (RH side) 2. Drive shaft (LH side) 3. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols un the figure.
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FAX-12
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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8. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
9. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
10. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
11. Remove fixing nuts and bolts, and then remove shock absorber
arm. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
12. Remove drive shaft from front final drive. (RH side)

Remove drive shaft from front final drive using the drive shaft
attachment [SST] and a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) while
inserting tip of the drive shaft attachment [SST] between
housing and front final drive as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when
removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend side
shaft joint.
13. Remove fixing nuts and bolts, and then remove drive shaft from
vehicle. (LH side)
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for sig-
nificant looseness.

Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.

Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if
there is a non-standard condition.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Always replace transaxle side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Refer to FFD-11, "
SIDE
OIL SEAL" .

Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque refer to FA X - 11 , "COMPONENT" .

Place the protector [SST: KV38107900 ( – )] onto front final
drive to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive
shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to
install securely. (RH side)
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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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FSU-6
[2WD]
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:54010
On-Vehicle Inspection NES000IA
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF UPPER LINK BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage and breakage of installation positions.
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000IB
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK

Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.

Check road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-6, "ROAD WHEEL" .

Check wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .

Check transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-14, "INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .

Check shock absorber operation.

Check each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

Check each of suspension member, shock absorber, upper link and transverse link for cracks, deforma-
tion and other damage.

Check vehicle height (posture).
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
–The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.

Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
–Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation NES000ID
REMOVAL
1. For VK45DE engine models, disconnect related electric wires and hoses from engine assembly to remove
front suspension member with engine assembly. Refer to EM-247, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
3. For VQ35DE engine models, install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-114, "
Removal and
Installation (2WD Models)" .
4. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
5. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
7. Remove undercover with a power tool.
8. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
9. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
10. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
11. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
12. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
13. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
14. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
15. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool)
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
18. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-114, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
19. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
20. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
21. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Upper link
7. Steering knuckle 8. Transverse link 9. Washer
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Stabilizer connecting rod 12. Stabilizer bar
13. Stabilizer bushing 14. Stabilizer clamp 15. Front suspension member
16. Rack stay 17. Member stay 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationNES000IE
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove harness of wheel sensor from shock absorber. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
5. Remove mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then remove
shock absorber from transverse link.
6. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
8. Remove the mounting nuts of shock absorber mounting bracket, then remove shock absorber from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .

Perform final tightening of bolt and nut at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-54, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000IF
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Install strut attachment [SST] to shock absorber and secure it in
a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to shock absorber,
wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
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FSU-14
[2WD]
TRANSVERSE LINK
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
TRANSVERSE LINKPFP:54500
Removal and InstallationNES000IG
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove undercover with a power tool.
3. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
4. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
5. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
6. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
10. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
11. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
12. Gradually lower the suspension member to the position where transverse link mounting bolts is remove.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not overload the links)
13. Remove mounting nut and bolts, and then remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is
detected.

Check ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction
is detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud 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 specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.Swing torque
: 0.5 - 3.6 N·m (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
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FSU-16
[2WD]
UPPER LINK
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
UPPER LINKPFP:54524
Removal and InstallationNES000IH
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove shock absorber. Refer to FSU-11, "
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER" .
3. Remove mounting nut and bolt with a power tool, and then remove upper link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove upper link and stopper rubber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:

Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.

Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is
detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Hook a spring balance at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring bal-
ance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection

Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque
is within specifications with a preload gauge [SST].

If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection

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

If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .

Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection" . Swing torque
: 0 - 2.0 N·m (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 0 - 61.5 N (0 - 6.2 kg, 0 - 13.6 lb)
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Rotating torque
: 0 - 2.0 N·m (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
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Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)