Infiniti F50. Manual - part 680

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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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 Lines 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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1.

Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve.

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

BR-9, "Drain and Refill"

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Refill with recommended Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116).
Refer to 

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Never reuse drained brake fluid.

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Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

Checking Disc Brake

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Check condition, wear, and damage.

Unit: mm (in)

SBR451D

SBR389C

SBR419C

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Rear

Brake model

CLZ31VA

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Standard thickness

28.0 (1.10)

16.0 (0.63)

Maximum runout

0.05 (0.002)

0.07 (0.0028)

Minimum thickness (Wear limit)

26.0 (1.02)

14.0 (0.55)

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CALIPER

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Check for leakage.

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Check for wear or damage.

Unit: mm (in)

Checking Steering Gear and Linkage

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STEERING GEAR

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Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.

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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 Lines

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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:

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Do not overfill.

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Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to 

MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-

CANTS"

 

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Brake model

CLZ31VA

AD14VD

Standard thickness

10.0 (0.394)

9.8 (0.386)

Minimum thickness (Wear 
limit)

2.0 (0.079)

2.0 (0.079)

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Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.

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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.

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Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.

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Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.

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Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

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Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.

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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.

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Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches

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Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters

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