Infiniti EX35. Manual - part 863

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

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Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove under cover with power tool.

3.

Remove front cross bar with power tool.

4.

Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to 

ST-34, "AWD : Exploded View"

 and 

ST-23,

"Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-34, "AWD : Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness from steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-107, "FRONT WHEEL

SENSOR : Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove strut from transverse link. Refer to 

FSU-28, "Exploded View"

.

8.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod and stabilizer bar. Refer to 

FSU-36, "Exploded View"

.

9.

Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine.

10. Remove transverse link from front suspension member with power tool. Refer to 

FSU-32, "Exploded

View"

.

11. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket and steering gear from front suspension member. Refer to 

ST-

52, "AWD : Exploded View"

.

12. Set suitable jack front suspension member.
13. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and from suspension member. Refer to 

EM-

83, "AWD : Exploded View"

. 

14. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of front suspension member with power tool.
15. Gradually lower jack to remove front suspension assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nut at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

condition with tires on level ground.

1.

Front suspension member

2.

Front cross bar

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0089GB

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the front suspension member for significant deformation, cracks, or damages. Replace if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-107, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

.

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-27, "Inspection"

.

3.

Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING

ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Ball Joint

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Item

Standard

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

°

 05

′

 (–1.08

°

)

Nominal

–0

°

 20

′

 (–0.33

°

)

Maximum

0

°

 25

′

 (0.42

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 33

′

 (0.55

°

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

3

°

 25

′

 (3.42

°

)

Nominal

4

°

 10

′

 (4.17

°

)

Maximum

4

°

 55

′

 (4.91

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 39

′

 (0.65

°

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

6

°

 35

′

 (6.58

°

)

Nominal

7

°

 20

′

 (7.33

°

)

Maximum

8

°

 05

′

 (8.08

°

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

 0 mm (0 in)

Nominal

In 1 mm (0.04 in)

Maximum

In 2 mm (0.08 in)

Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

0

°

 00

′

 (0.00

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

 02

′

 24

″

 (0.04

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

 04

′

 48

″

(0.08

°

)

Item

Standard

Swing torque

Transverse link

0.5 – 3.6 N·m (0.06 – 0.36 kg-m, 5 – 31 in-lb)

Upper link

0 – 2.0 N·m (0 – 0.20 kg-m, 0 – 17 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance

Transverse link

7.8 – 56.3 N (0.8 – 5.7 kg, 1.8 – 12.6 lb)

Upper link

0 – 61.5 N (0 – 6.2 kg, 0 – 13.8 lb)

Rotating torque

Transverse link

0.5 – 3.9 N·m (0.06 – 0.39 kg-m, 5 – 34 in-lb)

Upper link

0 – 2.0 N·m (0 – 0.2 kg-m, 0 – 17 in-lb)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

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Wheel Height

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Tire size

225/60R17

225/55R18

Front (Hf)

742 mm (29.21 in)

747 mm (29.41 in)

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