2008 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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INFINITI FX35 2008  Service Manual 
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7. Remove oil pipings (high pressure side and low pressure side)from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from pipings.
8. Remove mou

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 When steering wheel is set in the straight ahead direction, confirm slit of lower joint fits with the pr

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CAUTION:
 Secure steering gear assembly with a vise, using copperplates or something similar to prevent it from being damaged.
Do not gr

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When removing boots, be careful not to damage  inner socket and gear housing assembly. If they
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Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace it, if necessary.
Outer Socket and Inner

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2. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40 °C (104 °F) with a
dryer. Assemble it to  mounting groove o

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c. When installing outer rack oil seal, cover the end of rack with anOHP sheet [70 mm (2.76 in)  × 100 mm (3.94 in)]. It will avoid
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13. Measure pinion rotating torque within from –180 ° to +180 °,
make preload gauge (SST) and torque a