Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual — part 1097

UPPER LINK

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• Hook a spring balance (A) at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring

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

- If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace upper link assem-

bly.

Axial End Play Inspection

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

- If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace upper link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

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

2.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-131, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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3.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-26, "Inspection"

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4.

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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Swing torque

: Refer to

FSU-39, "Ball Joint"

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Axial end play

: Refer to

FSU-39, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT STABILIZER

FRONT STABILIZER

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove under cover.

2.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod with power tool.

CAUTION:

Apply a matching mark to identify the installation position.

3.

Remove stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing.

4.

Remove stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Check the matching mark when installing.
• 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.

1.

Stabilizer bar

2.

Stabilizer bushing

3.

Stabilizer clamp

4.

Stabilizer connecting rod

5.

Transverse link

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0107GB

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

At first, remove the following parts as a set.
• Engine, transmission assembly, transfer and front final drive: refer to

EM-87, "AWD : Removal and

Installation"

(VQ35HR),

EM-196, "Removal and Installation"

(VK50VE).

• Drive shaft: refer to

FAX-26, "Exploded View"

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3.

Remove the following parts.
• Steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly: refer to

FAX-16, "Exploded View"

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• Steering gear assembly and hydraulic line: refer to

ST-26, "Exploded View"

,

ST-48, "VQ35HR :

Exploded View"

(VQ35HR),

ST-49, "VK50VE : Exploded View"

(VK50VE).

• Stabilizer bar and stabilizer connecting rod: refer to

FSU-36, "Exploded View"

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• Transverse link: refer to

FSU-32, "Exploded View"

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• Engine mount insulator: refer to

EM-87, "AWD : Exploded View"

(VQ35HR),

EM-196, "Exploded View"

(VK50VE).

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.

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

1.

Front suspension member

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0111GB

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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

2.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-131, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

.

3.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-26, "Inspection"

.

4.

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

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING

ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

.