Infiniti FX35 / FX45. Manual - part 838

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Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks

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• If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.

Checking Brake Line and Cables

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• Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper

attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

Changing Brake Fluid

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Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.

2.

Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each bleed valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to 

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• Refill with recommended Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty

Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116).
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• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

Checking Disc Brake

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ROTOR

Check condition, wear, and damage.

CALIPER

• Check for leakage.

SBR451D

SBR389C

SBR419C

Front

Rear

Standard thickness

34.0 mm (1.339 in)

16.0 mm (0.630 in)

Runout limit (with the disc rotor attached 
to the vehicle)

0.04 mm (0.0016 in)

0.05mm (0.0020 in)

Wear limit

32.0 mm (1.260 in)

14.0 mm (0.551 in)

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• Check for wear or damage.

Checking Steering Gear and Linkage

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STEERING GEAR

• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease

leakage.

• Check connection with steering column for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.

Checking Power Steering Fluid and Line

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Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off. 
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80

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or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30

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CAUTION:

• Do not overfill.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.

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Front

Rear

Standard thickness

11.0 mm (0.433 in)

8.5 mm (0.335 in)

Repair limit thickness

2.0 mm (0.079 in)

2.0 mm (0.079 in)

BRA0010D

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SST850C

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• Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,

loose connections, chafing and deterioration.

• Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.

Axle and Suspension Parts

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Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust

cover for cracks or other damage.

Drive Shaft

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Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease
leakage.

SST851C

SMA525A

SFA392B

SFA108A

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Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch

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Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters

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CAUTION:

• After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hard-

wares (I.e. anchor bolt, guide rail set). Nissan recommends to replace all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision, unless not damaged and properly operating after minor collision.
Also inspect seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improperly
operating.
Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal colli-
sion where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.

• If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair.

Replace as seat belt assembly.

• If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.
• Never oil tongue and buckle.
• Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.

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