2007 INFINITI M35 tension

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NIS00245
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top CoverNIS00246
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precautions for WorkNIS00247

After removing and installing the opening/closing parts, be sure to carry out fitting adjustments to check
their operation.

Check the lubrication level, damage, and wear of each part. If necessary, grease or replace it.
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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CAUTION:

Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.

Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after engine stops.

Be careful not to cut your hand on the heat insulator edge.
REMOVAL

Disconnect each joint and mounting using power tool.

Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 as follows:
–Using heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST), removal heated
oxygen sensor 2.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 2.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Check for deformation of the grommets (18 and 20 of Components).

Insert the collar (17 of Components) vertically.

Install the collar (5 of Components) with its lower surface horizontal.

Temporarily tighten nuts and bolts when installing exhaust pipe assembly. Tighten them to the specified
torque when connecting the vehicle rear to the vehicle front.
CAUTION:

Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.

Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped onto a hard surface such as a con-
crete floor. Use a new one.

Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean exhaust system threads using the heated
oxygen sensor thread cleaner [commercial service tool: J-43897-18 or J-43897-12], and apply the
anti-seize lubricant (commercial service tool).

Do not over torque heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may cause damage to heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the “MIL” coming on.

If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.

When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.

Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gases leakage.

Temporarily tighten mounting nuts on the exhaust manifold side and mounting bolts on the vehi-
cle side. Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.

When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure clearance between tail tube and rear bumper is even.

With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.

Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Removal and installationNBS005RN
CAUTION:

Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.

Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after engine stops.

Be careful not to cut your hand on the heat insulator edge.
REMOVAL

Disconnect each joint and mounting using power tool.

Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 as follows:
–Using heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST), removal heated
oxygen sensor 2.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 2.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Install the collar (5 of Components) with its lower surface horizontal.

Temporarily tighten nuts and bolts when installing exhaust pipe assembly. Tighten them to the specified
torque when connecting the vehicle rear to the vehicle front.
CAUTION:

Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.

Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped onto a hard surface such as a con-
crete floor. Use a new one.

Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean exhaust system threads using the heated
oxygen sensor thread cleaner [commercial service tool: J-43897-18 or J-43897-12], and apply the
anti-seize lubricant (commercial service tool).

Do not over torque heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may cause damage to heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the “MIL” coming on.

If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.

When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.

Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gases leakage.

Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.

When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure clearance between tail tube and rear bumper is even.

With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.

Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
PBIC2334E

DESCRIPTION
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Cross-Sectional ViewNDS000EP
1. Side retainer 2. Side bearing 3. Differential case
4. Drive gear 5. Pinion mate shaft 6. Pinion mate gear
7. Side gear 8. Side shaft 9. Gear carrier
10. Drive pinion 11. Companion flange 12. Pinion front bearing
13. Pinion rear bearing 14. Extension tube retainer 15. Engine assembly
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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
2. Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth opera-
tion of the bearing.
3. Measure total preload with preload gauge.
NOTE:
Total preload torque = Pinion bearing preload torque + Side
bearing preload torque

If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to
check and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion bearing preload and side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bearing preload.
34. Side shaft bearing 35. Extension tube retainer 36. Side shaft oil seal
37. Dust sealed 38. Side shaft
A: Oil seal lip
B: Screw hole
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
:Apply gear oil.
:Apply anti-corrosion oil.
:Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
:Apply Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "
Recommended Chemical
Products and Sealants" .
Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque:
1.56 - 2.65 N·m (0.16 - 0.27 kg-m, 14 - 23 in-lb)
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When the preload torque is large
On pinion bearings: Decrease the drive pinion bearing adjusting washer and drive pinion
adjusting washer thickness. Refer to FFD-36, "
Drive Pinion Bearing
Adjusting Washer" and FFD-36, "Drive Pinion Adjusting Washer" .
On side bearings: Increase the side bearing adjusting shim thickness. Refer to FFD-36,
"Side Bearing Adjusting Shim" .
When the preload torque is small
On pinion bearings: Increase the drive pinion bearing adjusting washer and drive pinion
adjusting washer thickness. Refer to FFD-36, "
Drive Pinion Bearing
Adjusting Washer" and FFD-36, "Drive Pinion Adjusting Washer" .
On side bearings: Decrease the side bearing adjusting shim thickness. Refer to FFD-36,
"Side Bearing Adjusting Shim" .

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c. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the check and repair, replace companion flange.
DISASSEMBLY
Side Shaft Assembly
1. Hold extension tube retainer with puller, then press out side
shaft using a press.
2. Remove side shaft oil seal (1) from extension tube retainer with
a flat- blade screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage extension tube retainer.
3. Remove side shaft bearing from extension tube retainer.
4. Remove O-ring from extension tube retainer.
5. Remove dust sealed from side shaft.
Differential Assembly
1. Drain gear oil, if necessary.
2. Remove carrier cover mounting bolts.
3. Remove carrier cover to insert the seal cutter between gear car-
rier and carrier cover.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this way damage
the mating surface.
4. Remove side retainer.
5. Remove side bearing adjusting shim.
6. Remove O-ring from side retainer.
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Tool number A: KV10111100 (J-37228)
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23. Apply sealant to mating surface of carrier cover.

Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-47,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
24. Install carrier cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts
with the specified torque. Refer to FFD-15, "
COMPONENTS" .
Side Shaft Assembly
1. Using the drift, install side shaft oil seal.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

When installing, do not incline oil seal.

Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear
oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
2. Install dust sealed.
3. Support side shaft bearing with the drift, then press side shaft
(1) into the side shaft bearing using a press.
4. Apply multi-purpose grease to O-ring, and install it to extension
tube retainer.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
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Tool number A: KV38100200 ( — )
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Tool number A: ST30032000 (J-26010-01)
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PRECAUTIONS
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DescriptionNAS0009A
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe and proper servicing. These precautions are not
described in each individual section.
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NAS0009B
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation after Battery DisconnectNAS000BI
NOTE:

Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK
position, then disconnect both battery cables.

After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.

Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.
If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedure
below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key slot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.