Infiniti M35/M45 Y50. Manual - part 960

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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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

°

C (122 to 176

°

F)

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

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C (32 to 86

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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-12, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-

CANTS"

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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.

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Drive Shaft

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

Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters

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CAUTION:

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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 improp-
erly operating.
Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal col-
lision where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.

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

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If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.

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Never oil tongue and buckle.

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Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.

For details, refer to 

SB-32, "Seat Belt Inspection"

  in SB section.

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Check anchors for loose mounting

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Check belts for damage

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Check retractor for smooth operation

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Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Standard and Limit

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BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE)

*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.

BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE)

ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)

Unit: 

 (US qt, lmp qt)

ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)

Unit: 

 (US qt, lmp qt)

RADIATOR

Unit: kPa (kg/cm

2

 , psi)

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)

Unit: 

  (US qt, lmp qt)

Deflection adjustment

Unit: mm (in)

Tension adjustment*

Unit: N (kg, lb)

Used belt

New belt

Used belt

New belt

Limit

After adjustment

Limit

After adjustment

Alternator and 
power steering 
oil pump belt

7 (0.28)

4 - 5

(0.16 - 0.20)

3.5 - 4.5

(0.138 - 0.177)

294 (30, 66)

730 - 818

(74.5 - 83.5,

164 - 184)

838 - 926

(85.5 - 94.5,

188 - 208)

A/C compressor 
belt

12 (0.47)

9 - 10

(0.35 - 0.39)

8 - 9

(0.31 - 0.35)

196 (20, 44)

348 - 436

(35.5 - 44.5,

78 - 98)

470 - 559

(48 - 57,

106 - 126)

Applied pushing 
force

98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

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Tension of drive belts

Auto-adjustment by auto tensioner

Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)

8.9 (9-3/8, 7-7/8)

Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level)

0.8 (7/8, 3/4)

Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)

10.4 (11, 9-1/8)

Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level)

0.8 (7/8, 3/4)

Cap relief pressure

Standard

78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)

Limit

59 (0.6, 9)

Leakage testing pressure

157 (1.6, 23)

Drain and refill 

With oil filter change

 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)

Without oil filter change

 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)

Dry engine (Overhaul)

 5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)