2007 INFINITI M35 ps-13

BR-8
BRAKE PEDAL
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
3. Disconnect stop lamp switch and brake switch connector.
4. Remove stop lamp switch and brake switch from brake pedal assembly.
5. Disconnect brake pedal stroke sensor connector.(With pre-crash seat belt)
CAUTION:
Brake pedal stroke sensor is not detachable. Do not detach it.
6. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from clevis of brake booster.
7. Remove brake pedal assembly mounting nuts. Pull brake booster toward engine room to the extent that
does not deform brake tube.
8. Remove brake booster clevis from input rod.
9. Remove mounting bolt and then remove brake pedal assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the items below. If any is found, replace brake pedal
assembly.
–Check brake pedal upper rivet for deformation.
–Make sure that joint length “L” of sub-bracket and sliding plate is
4 mm (0.16 in) or more.
–Check brake pedal for bend, damage, and cracks on the welded
parts.

Check clevis pin and plastic stopper for damage and deforma-
tion. If any is found, replace clevis pin.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Tightening torques for brake pedal assembly mounting nuts and
bolt are referred to BR-7, "
COMPONENTS" . Tightening torque for lock nut is referred to BR-18, "COMPO-
NENTS" .

Adjust brake pedal height after installing brake pedal assembly to vehicle. Refer to BR-6, "Inspection and
Adjustment" .
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SBR997

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation NES000ID
REMOVAL
1. For VK45DE engine models, disconnect related electric wires and hoses from engine assembly to remove
front suspension member with engine assembly. Refer to EM-247, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
3. For VQ35DE engine models, install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-114, "
Removal and
Installation (2WD Models)" .
4. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
5. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
7. Remove undercover with a power tool.
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 joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
10. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
11. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
12. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
13. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
14. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
15. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. 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.
18. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-114, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
19. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
20. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
21. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Upper link
7. Steering knuckle 8. Transverse link 9. Washer
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Stabilizer connecting rod 12. Stabilizer bar
13. Stabilizer bushing 14. Stabilizer clamp 15. Front suspension member
16. Rack stay 17. Member stay 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1183E

FSU-14
[2WD]
TRANSVERSE LINK
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
TRANSVERSE LINKPFP:54500
Removal and InstallationNES000IG
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove undercover with a power tool.
3. 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.
4. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
5. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
6. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
10. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
11. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
12. Gradually lower the suspension member to the position where transverse link mounting bolts is remove.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not overload the links)
13. Remove mounting nut and bolts, and then remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is
detected.

Check ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction
is detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Hook a spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.Swing torque
: 0.5 - 3.6 N·m (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
SEIA0523E

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FSU-27
[AWD]
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal and Installation NES000IT
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
2. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-119, "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)" .
3. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
6. Remove undercover with a power tool.
7. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
8. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
9. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
10. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
11. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
12. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
13. Remove the 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.
14. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
15. 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.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-114, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
18. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
19. Remove the mounting nuts of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Compo-
nents" .
20. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly from vehicle.
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Shock absorber arm
7. Upper link 8. Steering knuckle 9. Transverse link
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Washer 12. Stabilizer connecting rod
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer bushing 15. Stabilizer clamp
16. Front suspension member 17. Front cross bar 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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IDX-7
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Refrigerant general precaution .......................... ATC-7
Refrigerant lines ............................................ ATC-150
Refrigerant pressure sensor ........... EC-704, EC-1424,
ATC-97
, ATC-166
Refrigeration cycle ........................................... ATC-20
Removal and installation (A/T) ........... AT-274, AT-278
Removal and installation (Transfer) .................... TF-44
Reverse interlock door mirror ........................... GW-94
Revolution sensor (A/T) ...................... AT-119, AT-263
Rocker cover(VK45DE) ................................... EM-199
Rocker cover(VQ35DE) ..................................... EM-53
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ......................... LT-266
ROOM/L - Wiring diagram ................................ LT-273
RP/SEN - Wiring diagram ................ EC-705, EC-1425
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SAE J1979 - Service $01 - 09 ............. EC-54
, EC-756
SEAT - Wiring diagram ...................................... SE-99
Seat belt inspection ........................................... SB-32
Seat belt, front ................................................... SB-29
Seat belt, rear .................................................... SB-31
Seat, rear ......................................................... SE-173
Self-diagnosis (Transfer) .................................... TF-22
SEN/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-487, EC-1194
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................................... AT-230
Shift lock system .............................................. AT-229
Shock absorber (rear) ..................................... RSU-10
Side air bag (satellite) sensor .......................... SRS-50
Side curtain air bag .......................................... SRS-47
Side trim .............................................................. EI-37
SMJ (super multiple junction) .......................... PG-109
Spark plug replacement ..................................... MA-27
Spark plug replacement(VQ35DE) .................... MA-20
Spark plug(VK45DE) ....................................... EM-191
Spark plug(VQ35DE) ......................................... EM-45
Specification value ............................. EC-143, EC-847
Speedometer ........................................................ DI-5
Spiral cable ...................................................... SRS-44
SROOF - Wiring diagram .................................. RF-13
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint System ...... SRS-5
SRS - Wiring diagram ...................................... SRS-13
SRS Trouble diagnoses ..................................... SRS-9
Stabilizer bar (rear) ......................................... RSU-17
Stall test (A/T) .................................................... AT-53
Standardized relay ........................................... PG-112
START - Wiring diagram ..................................... SC-9
Starter .................................................................. SC-8
Starting system .................................................... SC-8
Steering gear and linkage inspection ................ MA-36
Steering wheel and column ................... PS-10, PS-13
Steering wheel turning force .............................. PS-10
Stop lamp ......................................................... LT-242
Stop lamp switch ............................. EC-589, EC-1307
STSIG - Wiring diagram .................................. AT-109
Sun roof, electric ................................................ RF-10
Sunload sensor ............................. ATC-118, ATC-127
Sunroof .................................................. RF-24, RF-27
Sunshade ............................................................ EI-44
Supplemental Restraint System ....................... SRS-5
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring diagram ..........
SRS-13
Suspension ....................................................... MA-37
Symbols and abbreviations ...................... GI-11, GI-24
System readiness test (SRT) code ...... EC-60, EC-762
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Tachometer ........................................................... DI-5
Tail lamp ........................................................... LT-248
TCM circuit diagram ........................................... AT-52
TCM inspection table ......................................... AT-89
Thermostat(VK45DE) ....................................... CO-55
Thermostat(VQ35DE) ....................................... CO-29
Three way catalyst function (Bank 1) EC-380, EC-1089
Three way catalyst function (Bank 2) EC-380, EC-1089
Three way catalyst precautions ............................ GI-5
Three way catalyst(VK45DE) .......................... EM-183
Throttle control motor ....................... EC-610, EC-1329
Throttle control motor relay .............. EC-598, EC-1316
Throttle position sensor (TPS) .......... EC-219, EC-342,
EC-518
, EC-520, EC-631, EC-932, EC-1054, EC-1233,
EC-1235
, EC-1350
Throttle valve closed position learning . EC-86, EC-788
Tie-rod ............................................................... PS-19
Timing chain(VK45DE) ................................... EM-203
Timing chain(VQ35DE) ..................................... EM-66
Tire rotation ....................................................... MA-35
TLID - Wiring diagram ...................................... BL-209
Top tether strap child restraint ........................... SB-36
Torque converter installation ............. AT-277, AT-280
Torque convertor clutch solenoid valve AT-126, AT-128
TPS1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-344, EC-1056
TPS2 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-221, EC-934
TPS3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-633, EC-1352
Transfer control unit inspection table ................. TF-20
TRNSCV - Wiring diagram ............................... BL-278
Trouble diagnoses .............................................. GI-12
Trunk lid ........................................................... BL-201
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ...................... BL-207
TURN - Wiring diagram .................................... LT-216
Turn signal lamp ............................................... LT-212
Two trip detection logic ........................ EC-54, EC-756
Tyre pressure monitoring system - trouble diagnoses ..
WT-12
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Unified meter and A/C amp. ............................... DI-28
Upper link (front susp.) ..................... FSU-16, FSU-34
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Vacuum hose (brake system) ............................ BR-20
Valve clearance(VK45DE) .............................. EM-224
Valve clearance(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-94
Valve guide ..................................................... EM-109
Valve guide(VK45DE) ..................................... EM-243

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
PS-7
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Trouble Shooting ChartNGS000D4
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
PS-8PS-8PS-24PS-24PS-24PS-8PS-10PS-10
EM-16
,EM-174PS-10—
PS-23PS-16PS-13PS-21
NVH in PR section
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX section
NVH in BR section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging torque
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE and SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom SteeringNoise× × ××××× × × ×××××× ×
Shake×× ××××××
Vibration×××× ××××
Shimmy× × × ××× ×
Judder× × ××× ×

PS-10
STEERING WHEEL
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
STEERING WHEELPFP:48430
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNGS000D8
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.

Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.

Check steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nut for looseness. Refer to PS-19, "COMPONENTS" .
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY

Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on
the outer circumference.

When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL

Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the
correct position.

Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"
(2WD), FSU-24, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" (AWD).

Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.

Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if
steering wheel is not in the neutral position.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature. [Make sure temperature of fluid is
approximately 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).]
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 540° from neutral position.
NOTE:
Multiply the distance (L) from the hook of spring balance to the
center of steering wheel by the measurement value with a spring
balance.
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, check
rack sliding force and relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump.
Regarding relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump, refer to PS-30,
"CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE" .
a. Disconnect lower joint and steering knuckle from steering gear assembly. Refer to PS-13, "
COMPO-
NENTS" , FAX-5, "COMPONENT" .
b. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature.Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play : 0 – 35 mm (0 – 1.38 in)
Steering wheel turning force
: 7.45 N·m (0.76 kg-m, 66 in-lb)
SGIA1615E

PS-12
STEERING WHEEL
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal and InstallationNGS000D9
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This
will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-42, "
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE" .
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel with the steering wheel puller [SST].
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-13, "COMPONENTS" .
NOTE:
Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to SRS-44, "
INSTALLA-
TION" .
CAUTION:
Do not twist spiral cable freely on excessively after it becomes tight (doing so may cause the cable to
be turn off).
SGIA0939E