Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 1580

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REAR STABILIZER

REAR STABILIZER

Exploded View

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STABILIZER CLAMP FIXING METHOD : NUT

STABILIZER CLAMP FIXING METHOD : BOLT

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Suspension arm

2.

Stabilizer connecting rod mounting 
bracket

3.

Stabilizer connecting rod

4.

Stabilizer bar

5.

Stabilizer bushing

6.

Stabilizer clamp

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0117GB

1.

Suspension arm

2.

Stabilizer connecting rod mounting 
bracket

3.

Stabilizer connecting rod

4.

Stabilizer bar

5.

Stabilizer bushing

6.

Stabilizer clamp

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0181GB

REAR STABILIZER

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1.

Remove center muffler. Refer to 

EX-5, "Exploded View"

 (VQ35HR), 

EX-10, "Exploded View"

 (VK50VE).

2.

Remove under cover.

3.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting nuts (lower side) with power tool, and remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from stabilizer bar.

4.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting nuts (upper side) with power tool, and remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket.

5.

Remove mounting bolts or nuts on stabilizer clamp with power tool, and remove stabilizer bar.

6.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the mounting nut to the specified torque while holding a hexagonal part of stabilizer connecting rod

side.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks
or damage. Replace it if necessary.

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

Exploded View

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VQ35HR

VK50VE

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove center muffler. Refer to 

EX-5, "Exploded View"

 (VQ35HR), 

EX-10, "Exploded View"

 (VK50VE).

JPEIB0118GB

1.

Mount stopper

2.

Rear suspension member

3.

Rear suspension member stay

4.

Tunnel stay

5.

Pin stay

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0194GB

1.

Mount stopper

2.

Dynamic damper

3.

Rear suspension member

4.

Rear suspension member stay

5.

Tunnel stay

6.

Pin stay

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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3.

Remove radius rod. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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4.

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

BR-56, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View"

 1 piston type), 

BR-60,

"BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View"

 (2 piston type).

CAUTION:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

BR-57, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Removal and

Installation"

 (1 piston type), 

BR-61, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Removal and

Installation"

 (2 piston type).

6.

Remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension member. Refer to 

BRC-132, "REAR WHEEL SEN-

SOR : Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove height sensor harness from rear suspension member (with xenon head lamp). Refer to 

EXL-239,

"Exploded View"

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8.

Remove shock absorber actuator harness connector (with Continuous Damping Control).

9.

Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to 

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

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10. Remove drive shaft. Refer to 

RAX-10, "Exploded View"

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11. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-118, "Exploded View"

 (3S80AR), 

DLN-126, "Exploded View"

(3F80AR-1VL107), 

DLN-134, "Exploded View"

 (3F-R-2VL107).

12. Remove final drive. Refer to 

DLN-207, "2WD : Exploded View"

 [R200 (2WD)], 

DLN-209, "AWD : Exploded

View"

 [R200 (AWD)], 

DLN-273, "Exploded View"

 (R230).

13. Remove parking brake cable mounting bolt and separate parking brake cable from vehicle and rear sus-

pension member. Refer to 

PB-5, "Exploded View"

.

14. Remove shock absorber mounting bolts (lower side). Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

.

15. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

. 

16. Remove RAS actuator assembly (with RAS). Refer to 

STC-110, "Exploded View"

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17. Set suitable jack under rear suspension member.

18. Remove pin stay.
19. Remove dynamic dampers. (VK50VE)

20. Remove tunnel stay.

21. Remove rear suspension member stay.
22. Slowly lower jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, front lower link, wheel hub and

housing from vehicle as a unit.

23. Remove mounting bolts and nuts, then remove suspension arm, front lower link, wheel hub and housing

from rear suspension member. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Exploded View"

, 

RSU-16, "Exploded View"

, 

RAX-7,

"Exploded View"

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing

rear suspension assembly.

• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-132, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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• Never reuse cotter pin.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check shock absorber actuator harness connector for proper connection (with Continuous Damping Con-
trol).

2.

Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to 

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

3.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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