2007 INFINITI M35 washer

BR-22
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
FRONT DISC BRAKEPFP:41000
On-Board InspectionNFS000SC
PAD WEAR INSPECTION

Check pad thickness from an inspection hole on cylinder body.
Check using a scale if necessary.
ComponentsNFS000SD
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:

While removing cylinder body, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out. Standard thickness : 11.0 mm (0.433 in)
Repair limit thickness : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
1: Apply rubber grease.
2: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.
3: Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant.
: Apply brake fluid.
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BR-24
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000SF
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
4. Remove union bolt, and then disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
5. Remove torque member mounting bolts, and remove brake cali-
per assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not drop brake pad.
6. Remove disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put matching marks on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor,
if it is necessary to remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub at the time of removal when reusing disc rotor.
2. Install brake caliper assembly to vehicle, and tighten torque member mounting bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to BR-22, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not allow oil or any moisture on all contact surfaces between steering knuckle and caliper
assembly, bolts, and washer.
3. Install brake hose to brake caliper assembly, and tighten union
bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-12, "
Removal and
Installation of Front Brake Tube and Brake Hose" .
4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleed-
ing Brake System" .
5. Check front disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
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BR-28
REAR DISC BRAKE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
REAR DISC BRAKEPFP:44000
On-Board InspectionNFS000SH
PAD WEAR INSPECTION

Check pad thickness from an inspection hole on cylinder body.
Check using a scale if necessary.
ComponentsNFS000SI
Standard
Standard thickness : 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Repair limit thickness : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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1. Union bolt 2. Brake hose 3. Copper washer
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Cylinder body 8. Piston seal 9. Piston
10. Piston boot 11. Retaining ring 12. Inner shim cover
13. Inner shim 14. Inner pad 15. Pad retainer
16. Outer pad 17. Outer shim 18. Sliding pin boot
19. Bushing 20. Torque member mounting bolt 21. Washer
22. Torque member 23. Pad wear sensor 24. Inner pad (RH)
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
1: Apply rubber grease.
2: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.
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BR-30
REAR DISC BRAKE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000SK
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
4. Remove union bolt and then disconnect brake hose from caliper
assembly.
5. Remove torque member mounting, bolts, and remove brake cal-
iper assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not drop brake pad.
6. Remove disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put matching marks on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor,
if it necessary to remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Alignment marks of disc rotor and wheel hub put at the time of removal when reusing disc rotor.
2. Install brake caliper assembly vehicle, and tighten torque member mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Refer to BR-28, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Before installing caliper assembly, wipe off oil and moisture on all mounting surfaces of rear axle
and caliper assembly and threads, bolts and washers.
3. Install L-shaped pin of brake hose and then tighten union bolt to
the specified torque. Refer to BR-12, "
Removal and Installation
of Rear Brake Tube and Brake Hose" .
4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleed-
ing Brake System" .
5. Check rear disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPINGPFP:11060
ComponentsNBS004R5
Removal and InstallationNBS004R6
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-15, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-21, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
3. Remove air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-19, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"
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4. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
5. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and from water drain plug at the
front of cylinder block. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and CO-24, "WATER PUMP" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
6. Remove radiator hose (upper) and heater hose.
7. Remove the following parts, when remove water outlet.

A/T fluid charging pipe: Refer to AT- 2 7 4 , "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .

Intake manifold collectors (upper and lower): Refer to EM-21, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .

Rocker cover (right bank): Refer to EM-53, "ROCKER COVER" .
8. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor as necessary.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage engine coolant temperature sensor.
1. Harness bracket 2. Water hose 3. Water bypass hose
4. Engine coolant temperature sensor 5. Gasket 6. Water outlet
7. Heater hose 8. Water pipe 9. Radiator hose (upper)
10. Heater pipe 11. Washer 12. O-ring
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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLEPFP:40202
On-Vehicle Inspection NDS000FF
Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of
wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and make sure that is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly
Removal and InstallationNDS000FG
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
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.Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Steering knuckle 2. Cotter pin 3. Splash guard
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Washer
A: AWD models
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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FFD-1
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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FFD
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 2
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 2
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 6
DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 7
Cross-Sectional View ............................................... 7
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ........................................ 8
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................. 8
DRAINING ............................................................. 8
FILLING ................................................................. 8
Checking Differential Gear Oil .................................. 8
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ........................... 8
FRONT OIL SEAL ...................................................... 9
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10SIDE OIL SEAL ......................................................... 11
Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
REMOVAL ........................................................... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY .......................... 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
COMPONENTS ................................................... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 15
COMPONENTS ................................................... 15
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 24
ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUST-
ING WASHERS (SHIMS) .................................... 25
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 35
General Specifications ............................................ 35
Inspection and Adjustment ..................................... 35
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ...................................... 35
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ....... 35
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................... 35
BACKLASH ......................................................... 35
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ....................... 35
SELECTIVE PARTS ............................................ 35

FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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FFD
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Disassembly and AssemblyNDS000EV
COMPONENTS
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal
4. Pinion front bearing 5. Drive pinion bearing adjusting
washer6. Drive pinion adjusting washer
7. Gear carrier 8. Pinion rear bearing 9. Pinion height adjusting washer
10. Drive pinion 11. Drive gear 12. Side oil seal (right side)
13. Side retainer 14. O-ring 15. Side bearing adjusting shim
16. Side bearing 17. Differential case 18. Breather connector
19. Dowel pin 20. Filler plug 21. Drain plug
22. Gasket 23. Carrier cover 24. Gear oil defence
25. Side gear thrust washer 26. Side gear 27. Circular clip
28. Pinion mate thrust washer 29. Pinion mate gear 30. Pinion mate shaft
31. Lock pin 32. Side bearing adjusting washer 33. Side oil seal (left side)
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