2007 INFINITI M35 Propeller shaft

MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Schedule 2NLS0007D
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-14
,
MA-22
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-18,
MA-25
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-21,
MA-28
Fuel lines I* I*MA-18,
MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (2)—
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-15
,
MA-22
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-18,
MA-25
Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or
equivalent.)RRRR R RRRMA-19,
MA-26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-20,
MA-27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (4)EM-94,
EM-224
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I I I IMA-35
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-36
Automatic transmission & trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oilIIIIMA-29,
MA-31
,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage & transfer
gear, axle & suspension partsIIMA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (1)MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and propeller
shaft (AWD models) IIIIMA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I IMA-29

MA-32
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Changing Transfer FluidNLS00083
CAUTION:
When draining fluid, protect exhaust tube flange with cover.
1. Drain fluid from drain plug and refill with new gear fluid.
(For details, refer to TF-9, "
Replacement" .)
2. Check fluid level.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill the fluid. (Fill up for Approx. 3 minutes.)
Checking Propeller ShaftNLS00084
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Checking Differential Gear OilNLS00085
Check for oil leakage.
(For details, refer to FFD-8, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil" and
RFD-9, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil" .) Fluid grade:
Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S.
and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent (if available)
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS" .
Fluid capacity:
: Approx. 1.25 (2-5/8 US pt, 2-1/4 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
: 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
Filler plug:
: 35 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)SDIA2087E
Tightening torque:
Refer to PR-6, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"
SMA118A
SMA012C

PR-1
PROPELLER SHAFT
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PROPELLER SHAFT
PREPARATION ........................................................... 2
Special Service Tools ............................................... 2
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 3
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT .................................... 4
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 4
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION .......... 4
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ........................ 4
Components ............................................................. 4
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
REMOVAL ............................................................. 5
INSPECTION ........................................................ 5
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 5
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ...................................... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 6APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION .......... 6
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ........................ 6
Components ............................................................. 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSPECTION ........................................................ 9
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
Disassembly and Assembly of Center Bearing (For
3S80A-1VL107 and 3F80A-1VL107 Type) ............. 11
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 13
General Specifications ............................................ 13
2WD MODELS .................................................... 13
AWD MODELS .................................................... 13
Journal Axial Play ................................................... 14
Propeller Shaft Runout ........................................... 14

PR-2
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNDS000E7
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNDS000E8
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV40104000
(—)
Flange wrench
a: 85 mm (3.35 in)
b: 65 mm (2.56 in)Removing and installing center flange lock nut
ST30031000
(J-22912-01)
Puller
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.Removing rear propeller shaft center bearing
NT659
NT411
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E

PR-4
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
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FRONT PROPELLER SHAFTPFP:37200
On-Vehicle InspectionNDS000EA
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1. Measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring point by
rotating final drive companion flange with hands. For measuring
point, refer to PR-4, "
Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Point" .
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at
final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 90,
180, 270 degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.
Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Point

Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point “ ”)
ComponentsNDS000EB
Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
PDIA0767J
Dimension A: 381.5 mm (15.01 in)
PDIA0768J
1. Propeller shaft assembly 2. Heat bracket (A) 3. Heat bracket (B)
4. O-ring
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
PDIA0769J

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
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Removal and InstallationNDS000EC
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover with a power tool.
2. If necessary, remove heat bracket.
3. Remove the three way catalyst (right bank) with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Put matching marks onto propeller shaft flange yoke and final
drive companion flange.
CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage propeller
shaft flange and companion flange.
5. Remove the propeller shaft fixing bolts.
6. Remove propeller shaft from the front final drive and transfer.
INSPECTION

Inspect propeller shaft runout at measuring point. If runout
exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly. For
measuring point, refer to PR-4, "
Propeller Shaft Runout Measur-
ing Point" .

As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial
play of joint. If outside the standard, replace propeller shaft
assembly.

Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is
detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble joints.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, install in the reverse order of removal.

Align matching marks to install propeller shaft to final drive com-
panion flange, and then tighten to specified torque. Refer to PR-
4, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolts.

After assembly, perform a driving test to check propeller shaft
vibration. If vibration occurred, separate propeller shaft from
final drive or transfer. Reinstall companion flange after rotating it
by 90, 180, 270 degrees. Then perform driving test and check
propeller shaft vibration again at each point.
SDIA1517E
Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
SPD106
Journal axial play : 0 mm (0 in)
PDA0005D
SDIA1517E

PR-6
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFTPFP:37000
On-Vehicle InspectionNDS000ED
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.

If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace center bearing.
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1. Measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring points by
rotating final drive companion flange with hands. For measuring
point, refer to PR-6, "
Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Point" .
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at
final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 60,
120, 180, 240, 300 degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.
Propeller Shaft Runout Measuring Point

Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point “ ”)
–VQ35DE 2WD models (3S80A-1VL107 type)
–VK45DE 2WD models (3F-R-2VL107 type)
–VQ35DE AWD models (3F80A-1VL107 type)Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
SDIA1087E
Dimension A: 192 mm (7.56 in)
B: 172 mm (6.77 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)
PDIA0771J
Dimension A: 162 mm (6.38 in)
B: 160 mm (6.30 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)
PDIA0962E
Dimension A: 162 mm (6.38 in)
B: 245 mm (9.65 in)
C: 185 mm (7.28 in)
PDIA0772J

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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ComponentsNDS000EE
VQ35DE 2WD MODELS (3S80A-1VL107 TYPE)
VK45DE 2WD MODELS (3F-R-2VL107 TYPE)
PDIA0964E
1. Propeller shaft (1st shaft) 2. Center flange 3. Center bearing mounting bracket
(Lower)
4. Floor reinforcement 5. Center bearing assembly 6. Propeller shaft (2nd shaft)
7. Clip 8. Center bearing mounting bracket
(Upper)9. Washer
10. Lock nut
A: Both side
B: For the tightening torque, refer to PR-12, "
ASSEMBLY" .
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
PDIA0965E
1. Propeller shaft (1st shaft) 2. Center bearing mounting bracket
(Lower)3. Floor reinforcement
4. Propeller shaft (2nd shaft) 5. Clip 6. Center bearing mounting bracket
(Upper)
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.