2008 INFINITI FX35 shaft

REAR DRIVE SHAFTRAX-11
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DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Press shaft in a vice. CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vise, always u se copper or aluminum plates between vise and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. If plug needs to be removed, move boot to w heel side, and drive it out with a plastic hammer.
4. Remove stopper ring with a flat-bladed screwdriver, and pull out housing.
1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring
4. Ball cage/Steel ball/Inner race as-
sembly 5. Stopper ring 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft 9. Circular clip
10. Joint sub-assembly
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Component", for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply Nissan genuine grease or equivalent.
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RAX-12
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
5. Remove snap ring, then remove ball cage/steel ball/inner raceassembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove old grease on housing with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Place shaft in a vice. CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly out of shaft.
CAUTION:
 If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five ormore unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
 Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assem- bly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly
 Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
 Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint.
 Check joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-
assembly.
Sliding Joint Side (Housing)
 Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures or unusual wear of ball rolling surface.
 Make sure there is no damage to shaft screws.
 Make sure there is no deformation of boot installation parts.
Ball Cage
Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures of sliding surface.
Steel Ball
Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures or unusual wear.
Inner Race
 Check ball sliding surface for comp ression scars, cracks, or fractures.
 Make sure there is no damage to serrated part.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions in the comp onent, replace with a new set of housing, ball cage,
steel ball and inner race.
ASSEMBLY
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTRAX-13
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Final Drive Side
1. If plug has been removed, use a drift (SST) to press in a new
one.
NOTE:
Discard old plug; replace with new one.
2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with each new one.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
4. Install ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly to shaft, and secure them tightly with a snap ring.
NOTE:
Discard old snap ring; replace with new one.
5. Insert the amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equiva-
lent) onto housing (* point) to the quantity mentioned below, and
install it to shaft.
6. Install stopper ring to housing.
7. After installed, pull shaft to check engagement between joint sub-assembly and stopper ring.
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Grease amount
VK45DE : 175 − 195 g (6.17 − 6.87 oz)
VQ35DE : 124 − 134 g (4.37 − 4.72 oz)
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RAX-14
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shownin the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
9. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
 Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
 Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside of boot.
10. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands as
shown in the figure. (VK45DE)
NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
11. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands. (VQ35DE) NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
a. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls ( ) into holes to temporary installation.
NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.
b. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
c. Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.
12. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is corre ct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot band again.
Wheel Side
Boot installation Length “L”
VK45DE : 147.9 mm (5.82 in)
VQ35DE : 93.9 mm (3.697 in)SDIA1738E
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTRAX-15
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1. Insert the amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equiva-
lent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After insert grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with each new one.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
4. Attach circular clip to shaft. At this time, circular clip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.
NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
5. Insert the amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equiva-
lent) listed below into housing from large end of boot.
6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mo unting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
 Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is less than standard value.
 Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
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Grease amount
VK45DE : 140 − 160 g (4.93 − 5.64 oz)
VQ35DE : 86 − 96 g (3.03 − 3.38 oz)
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Boot installation length “L”
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1 (VK45DE) : 141.5 mm (5.57 in)
L
2 (VQ35DE) : 97 mm (3.82 in)
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RAX-16
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
8. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands asshown in the figure.
NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
9. After installing joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual positi on is correct. If boot position is
not correct, secure boot with new boot bands again.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
RAX-17
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Drive ShaftINFOID:0000000001327532
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Rotational torque At a load of 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb)
Less than 2.7 N·m (0.28 kg-m, 24 in-lb)
Measurement of spring scale Less than 26.6 N (2.7 kg, 5.95 lb)
Measuring point (Brake caliper installation points)
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Joint Wheel side Final drive side
Engine model VQ35DE VK45DE VQ35DE VK45DE
Grease quantity 86
− 96 g
(3.03 − 3.38 oz) 140
− 160 g
(4.93 − 5.64 oz) 124
− 134 g
(4.37 − 4.72 oz) 175
− 195 g
(6.17 − 6.87 oz)
Boots installed length 97 mm (3.82 in) 141.5 mm (5.57 in) 93.9 mm (3.697 in) 147.9 mm (5.82 in)
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESRF-7
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Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the pos ition the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplic ated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. Rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs c an usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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