Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 1077

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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-131, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

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CAUTION:

Never pull on wheel sensor harness.

3.

Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to 

BR-20, "FRONT : Exploded View"

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4.

Remove caliper assembly with power tool. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with
work. Refer to 

BR-43, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

BR-44, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Removal and

Installation"

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6.

Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then remove splash guard.

7.

Remove steering outer socket. Refer to 

ST-26, "Exploded View"

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8.

Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.

9.

Separate steering knuckle from upper link.

10. Separate steering knuckle from transverse link so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint

remover, and remove steering knuckle.

CAUTION:

Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover
from suddenly coming off.

INSTALLATION

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

1.

Steering knuckle

2.

Ball seat

3.

Cotter pin

4.

Splash guard

5.

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing

wheel hub and bearing assembly and steering knuckle.

• Never reuse cotter pin.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace it if necessary.

Ball Joint Inspection

Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer to

FSU-13, "Inspection"

 and 

ST-34, "Inspection"

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-131, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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2.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-8, "Inspection"

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3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Bearing

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Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

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Shake

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Judder

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