Infiniti G35 (V35) Sedan. Manual - part 714

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Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove under cover with power tool.

3.

Remove shock absorber. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-27, "2WD : Removal and Installation"

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5.

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-27, "2WD : Removal and Installation"

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6.

Set suitable jack under transverse link.

7.

Remove mounting bolts and nuts, and then remove transverse link.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION:

Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when
inserting the stabilizer connecting rod into the transverse link.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member installation and shock absorber

lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. 

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection

Check the following:
• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is

detected.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
• Hook a spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm

spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

- If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assem-

bly.

Rotating Torque Inspection

Standard

Swing toque

: Refer to 

FSU-21, "Ball 

Joint"

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• Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is

within specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)]. 

- If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assem-

bly.

Axial End Play Inspection

• Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.

- If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-41, "Wheel Alignment"

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• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to 

BRC-8, "ADJUST-

MENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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Standard

Rotating toque

: Refer to 

FSU-21, "Ball 

Joint"

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PDIA1258E

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-21, "Ball 

Joint"

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Exploded View

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FSU-19, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove shock absorber. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Remove mounting bolts and nuts with power tool, and then remove upper link from steering knuckle.

4.

Remove mounting bolts and nuts, and then remove upper link and stopper rubber.

INSTALLATION

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

conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection

Check the following:
• Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is

detected.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
• Hook a spring balance (A) at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring

balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.

- If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.

Rotating Torque Inspection

• Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is

within specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)].

- If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

Standard

Swing torque

: Refer to 

FSU-21, "Ball 

Joint"

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JPEIA0005ZZ

Standard

Rotarian torque

: Refer to 

FSU-21, "Ball 

Joint"

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PDIA1258E

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UPPER LINK

• Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.

- If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-21, "Wheel Alignment"

.

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to 

BRC-8, "ADJUST-

MENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

.

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-21, "Ball 

Joint"

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