2007 INFINITI M35 checking oil

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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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationNES000IU
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 arm with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber arm 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 bolt on the upper side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then remove
shock absorber arm from shock absorber.
9. 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-26, "Components" .

Perform final tightening of bolt and nut at the shock absorber arm lower side (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-24, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .

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 AssemblyNES000IV
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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GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Description ............................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
after Battery Disconnect ........................................... 3
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 3
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 4
General Precautions ................................................ 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 5
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) (VQ35DE Engine Models) ............. 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) (VK45DE Engine Models) ....................... 6
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................ 6
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 7
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 7
Precautions for Engine Oils ...................................... 7
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 7
Precautions for the Environment .............................. 8
Precautions for Air Conditioning ............................... 8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 9
Description ............................................................... 9
Terms ....................................................................... 9
Units ......................................................................... 9
Contents ................................................................... 9
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions .... 10
Components ............................................................ 11
SYMBOLS ............................................................ 11
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses .......................... 12
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 12
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ............................................... 12
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ....................................... 13
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 14How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 16
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................... 16
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - .......... 17
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 18
Abbreviations .......................................................... 24
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 25
How to Check Terminal ........................................... 25
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ............ 25
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ...................... 25
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 28
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 28
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ........................ 28
CIRCUIT INSPECTION ....................................... 31
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 36
PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 36
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 37
Description .............................................................. 37
Function and System Application ........................... 37
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ............ 38
Checking Equipment .............................................. 38
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 38
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit .... 39
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 39
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ............................................ 40
LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 41
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 41
Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift ....... 41
Board-On Lift .......................................................... 42
TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 43
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 43
2WD MODELS .................................................... 43
AWD MODELS .................................................... 44
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 44
FRONT ................................................................ 44
REAR .................................................................. 44
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 45
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 46
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 46

PRECAUTIONS
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To prevent serious burns:
Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

Dispose of or recycle drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning
parts in an appropriate manner.

Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.

Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent
prior to inspection or assembly.

Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers, cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new
ones.

Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.

Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.

Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.

After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indicate the proper connection.

Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.

Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.

Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recom-
mended special tools where specified for safe and efficient ser-
vice repairs.

When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems,
check all affected lines for leaks.

Before servicing the vehicle:
Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate cov-
ers.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
WARNING:
To prevent ECM from storing the diagnostic trouble codes, do not carelessly disconnect the harness
connectors which are related to the engine control system and TCM (transmission control module)
system. The connectors should be disconnected only when working according to the WORK FLOW of
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES in EC and AT sections.
Precautions for Three Way CatalystNAS0009G
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.

Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.

When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when
necessary.
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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
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Control Units and Electrical PartsNAS0008Y
PRECAUTIONS

Never reverse polarity of battery terminals.

Install only parts specified for a vehicle.

Before replacing the control unit, check the input and output and functions of the component parts.

Do not apply excessive force when disconnecting a connector.

Do not apply excessive shock to the control unit by dropping or
hitting it.

Be careful to prevent condensation in the control unit due to
rapid temperature changes and do not let water or rain get on it.
If water is found in the control unit, dry it fully and then install it in
the vehicle.

Be careful not to let oil to get on the control unit connector.

Avoid cleaning the control unit with volatile oil.

Do not disassemble the control unit, and do not remove the
upper and lower covers.

When using a DMM, be careful not to let test probes get close to
each other to prevent the power transistor in the control unit
from damaging battery voltage because of short circuiting.

When checking input and output signals of the control unit, use
the specified check adapter.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Symbols
(VK45DE) .............................................................. GI-6
(VQ35DE) ............................................................. GI-6
A
A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout ..................................... ATC-25
A/C compressor mounting ........... ATC-153, ATC-157,
ATC-158
, ATC-159, ATC-161, ATC-163, ATC-164,
ATC-166
, ATC-167, ATC-168
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-12
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-16
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-33
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-110
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-167
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-6
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure .......
ATC-150
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-17
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-26
A/C lubrication oil ........................................... ATC-173
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-65
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-56, ATC-110
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-173
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-29
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-46
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-13, AT-53, MA-29
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-14
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-31
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-135
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-56
A/T self-diagnoses ............................... AT-92, AT-103
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-229
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram ............ AT-230
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-44
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-3
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........ EC-617,
EC-624
, EC-638, EC-1336, EC-1343, EC-1357
Accelerator pedal released position learning .... EC-86,
EC-788
AF1B1-Wiring diagram ...... EC-237, EC-246, EC-255,
EC-265
, EC-648, EC-950, EC-959, EC-968, EC-978,
EC-1367
AF1B2-Wiring diagram ...... EC-239, EC-248, EC-257,
EC-267
, EC-650, EC-952, EC-961, EC-970, EC-980,
EC-1369
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram .................... EC-171, EC-884
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram .................... EC-173, EC-886
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag precautions ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ................... EM-177
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE) .................... EM-19
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-25
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE) ........... MA-18
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-20
Air conditioner cut control ................... EC-35, EC-737
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor ....... EC-193,
EC-202
, EC-906, EC-915
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 ......... EC-234, EC-244, EC-253,
EC-262
, EC-646, EC-947, EC-957, EC-966, EC-975,
EC-1365
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ............. EC-170, EC-883
Air mix. door motor ......................... ATC-82, ATC-140
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-112, ATC-125
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-7
Angular tightening application(VK45DE) ........ EM-165
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-619, EC-1338
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-626, EC-1345
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-640, EC-1359
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............... EC-578, EC-1291
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-561, EC-1274
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............. EC-658, EC-1378
ASCD .................................................. EC-36, EC-738
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............... EC-665, EC-1385
AT indicator lamp ................................................ DI-55
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram ............. ATC-46
Auto amp ...................................................... ATC-124
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror .......... GW-69, GW-70
Automatic amplifier ........... ATC-54, ATC-67, ATC-124
Automatic transmission fluid replacement ........ MA-32
AWD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-17
Axle ................................................................... MA-37
B
Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-245
Basic inspection .................................. EC-78, EC-780
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery current sensor ....... EC-524, EC-531, EC-538,
EC-545
, EC-1237, EC-1244, EC-1251, EC-1258
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-7, SC-11,
SC-25
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE) .................................... EM-252
Block heater(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-124
Blower motor ................................... ATC-88, ATC-131
Blower unit .................................................... ATC-129
Brake fluid level ................................................ MA-35
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-11
Brake inspection ............................................... MA-36
Brake lines and cables inspection .................... MA-35
Brake pedal .......................................................... BR-6
Brake switch ................................... EC-589, EC-1307
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-591, EC-1309
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-313
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-11
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-14
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE) ....................... EM-217
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... EM-87

PRECAUTIONS
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General Precautions for Service OperationsNKS003NX

Never work with wet hands.

Xenon headlamp includes high voltage generating part. Be sure
to disconnect battery negative cable (negative terminal) or
power fuse before removing, installing, or touching the xenon
headlamp (including lamp bulb).

Turn the lighting switch OFF before disconnecting and connect-
ing the connector.

When turning the xenon headlamp on and while it is illuminated,
never touch the harness, bulb, and socket of the headlamp.

When checking the headlamp on/off operation, check it on vehi-
cle and with the power connected to the vehicle-side connector.

Do not touch the headlamp bulb glass surface with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it. Do not
touch the headlamp bulb just after the headlamp is turned off, because it is very hot.

Install the xenon headlamp bulb socket correctly. If it is installed improperly, high-voltage leak or corona
discharge may occur that can melt the bulb, connector, and housing. Do not illuminate the xenon head-
lamp bulb out of the headlamp housing. Doing so can cause fire and harm your eyes.

When the bulb has burned out, wrap it in a thick vinyl bag and discard. Do not break the bulb.

Leaving the bulb removed from the headlamp housing for a long period of time can deteriorate the perfor-
mance of the lens and reflector (dirt, clouding). Always prepare a new bulb and have it on hand when
replacing the bulb.

When adjusting the headlamp aiming, turn the aiming adjustment screw only in the tightening direction. (If
it is necessary to loosen the screw, first fully loosen the screw, and then turn it in the tightening direction.)

Do not use organic solvent (paint thinner or gasoline) to clean lamps and to remove old sealant.
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ENGINE OIL
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ENGINE OILPFP:KLA92
InspectionNBS004PW
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking the engine oil level, insert oil level gauge with its
tip aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder head. (In figure,
air cleaner case and air duct are removed.)
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.

If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:

Oil pans (lower and upper)

Oil pan drain plug

Oil pressure switch

Oil filter

Oil filter bracket (AWD models)

Oil cooler

Water pump cover

Chain tensioner cover

Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve

Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover

Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)

Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
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