Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 1754

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PRECAUTIONS

Service Notice or Precautions for Steering System

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• In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle

condition, and then check wheel alignment.

• Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
- Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
- Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming

contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.

- For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
- Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with

their operation.

- Never reuse non-reusable parts.
- Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts.

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PREPARATION

Special Service Tools

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ST27180001
(J-25726-A)
Steering wheel puller

Removing steering wheel

ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge

Inspecting sliding torque, steering torque, and 
rotating torque for ball joint

KV48104400
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Teflon ring correcting tool
a: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 100 mm (3.94 in)

Installing rack Teflon ring

KV48103400
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Preload adapter

Inspecting rotating torque

ST35300000
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Drift
a: 45.1 mm (1.776 in) dia.
b: 59.0 mm (2.323 in) dia.

Installing oil pump oil seal

ZZA0819D

ZZA0806D

S-NT550

ZZA0824D

ZZA0881D

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Commercial Service Tools

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KV48103500
(J-26357)
Oil pressure gauge

Measuring oil pump relief pressure

KV48102500
(J-33914)
Oil pressure gauge adapter

Measuring oil pump relief pressure

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

S-NT547

S-NT542

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

Ball joint remover

Remove steering outer socket

Open head

Tighten end cover assembly

PBIC0190E

S-NT146

ZZA0822D

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Drift
a: 15 mm (0.59 in) dia.
b: 10 mm (0.39 in) dia.

Installing rotor snap ring

Drift
a: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
b: 20 mm (0.79 in) dia.

Installing oil pump oil seal (VK50VE models)

Tool name

Description

S-NT474

S-NT474