Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 575

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

DLN-135

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Put matching marks (A) on propeller shaft rubber coupling and
transfer companion flange.

CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller
shaft rubber coupling and transfer companion flange. 

5.

Put matching marks (A) on propeller shaft rebro joint and final
drive companion flange.

CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller
shaft rebro joint and final drive companion flange.

6.

Loosen mounting nuts (1) of center bearing mounting brackets
(upper/lower).

CAUTION:

Tighten mounting nuts temporarily.

7.

Remove propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts and nuts.

CAUTION:

Never remove the rubber coupling from the propeller shaft
assembly.

8.

Slightly separate the rubber coupling from transfer companion
flange.

CAUTION:

Never damage transfer companion flange and rubber coupling.

9.

Remove center bearing mounting bracket fixing nuts.

CAUTION:

• The angle (A) is the first axis rubber coupling (1) forms

with the transfer companion flange (2). Never bend rubber
coupling above the angle (A).

• Never damage grease seal (3).
• Never damage rubber coupling.

10. Remove propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:

If constant velocity joint was bent during propeller shaft assembly removal, installation, or trans-
portation, its boot may be damaged. Wrap boot interference area to metal part with shop cloth or
equivalent to protect boot from breakage.

11. Remove clip and center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower).

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

• Install center bearing mounting bracket (upper) (1) with its arrow

mark (A) facing forward.

• Adjust position of center bearing mounting bracket (upper), center

bearing mounting bracket (lower) (2) sliding back and forth to pre-
vent play in thrust direction of center bearing insulator (3). Install
center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower) to vehicle.

• Align matching marks (A) to install propeller shaft rubber coupling

and transfer companion flange.

• Align matching marks (A) to install propeller shaft rebro joint and

final drive companion flange.

CAUTION:

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

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• Tighten mounting bolt and nut in the order shown in the fig-

ure.

• Avoid damaging the rebro joint boot, protect it with a shop

towel or equivalent.

• If propeller shaft or final drive has been replaced, connect them as

follows:

- Install the propeller shaft while aligning its matching mark (A) with

the matching mark (B) on the joint as close as possible.

• After assembly, perform a driving test to check propeller shaft

vibration. If vibration occurred, separate propeller shaft from final
drive. Reinstall companion flange after rotating it by 60, 120, 180,
240, 300 degrees. Then perform driving test and check propeller
shaft vibration again at each point.

CAUTION:

• The angle (A) is the first axis rubber coupling (1) forms with

the transfer companion flange (2). Never bend rubber cou-
pling above the angle (A).

• Never damage grease seal (3).
• Never damage rubber coupling.

Inspection

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APPEARANCE

Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT

Check propeller shaft runout at measuring points with a dial indica-
tor. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assem-
bly. For measuring point, refer to 

DLN-133, "Inspection"

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CENTER BEARING

Check center bearing for noise and damage. If noise or damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:

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Propeller shaft runout

: Refer to 

DLN-139, "Pro-

peller Shaft Runout"

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

Never disassemble center bearing.