2007 INFINITI M35 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI M35 2007  Factory Service Manual 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 join

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Disassembly and AssemblyNDS000G2
COMPONENT
DISASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Side
1. Place shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
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6. Remove snap ring. Remove spider assembly from the shaft.
7. Remove boot from the shaft.
8. Remove dust cover from housing. (RH side)
9. Cle

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ASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Side
1. If plug has been removed, use a drift [SST] to press in a new
one. (LH side)
2.

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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CAUTION:
If the boot installation length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in boot.
Be careful not to touch the inside of the b

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Wheel Side
Assemble in steps 18 to 27 of FAX-8, "DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT" , “ON-Vehicle Inspection and
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INFINITI M35 2007  Factory Service Manual FAX-18
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS000FK
Drive ShaftNDS000FL
Axial end play0.05 mm (0.002 in)

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INFINITI M35 2007  Factory Service Manual FFD-1
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS ..............................................