Edition: April 2007 QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
Revision: April 2007 A GENERAL INFORMATION
Publication No. SM8E-1S50U0 B ENGINE
GI
EM
LU
General Information
Engine Mechanical
Engine Lubrication System
A
CO
EC
FL
Engine Cooling System
Engine Control System
Fuel System
B
C TRANSMISSION/
EX
ACC
AT
Exhaust System
Accelerator Control System
Automatic Transmission
C
TRANSAXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE TF
PR
Transfer
Propeller Shaft
D
FFD
RFD
FAX
Front Final Drive
Rear Final Drive
Front Axle
E
E SUSPENSION
RAX
FSU
RSU
Rear Axle
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
F
F BRAKES
WT
BR
PB
Road Wheels & Tires
Brake System
Parking Brake System
G
G STEERING
BRC
PS
Brake Control System
Power Steering System H
H RESTRAINTS SB Seat Belts
I BODY
SRS
BL
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Body, Lock & Security System
I
GW
RF
Glasses, Window System & Mir-
rors
Roof
J
EI
IP
SE
Exterior & Interior
Instrument Panel
Seat
K
J AIR CONDITIONER
K ELECTRICAL
ATC
SC
LT
Automatic Air Conditioner
Starting & Charging System
Lighting System
L
DI Driver Information System
WW Wiper, Washer & Horn
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
AV Audio Visual, Navigation & Tele-
phone System
ACS Auto Cruise Control System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Ele-
ments
L MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance
All rights reserved. No part of this Service Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2008
INFINITI FX35/FX45.
In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting
any repair task.
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.
QUICK REFERENCE CHART FX35/FX45 2008
QUICK REFERENCE CHART FX35/FX45 PFP:00000
ENGINE TUNE-UP DATA (VQ35DE) ELS0003W
Engine model VQ35DE
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
650 ± 50
A/T (In “P” or “N” position)
Ignition timing (BTDC at idle speed)
15° ± 5°
A/T (In “P” or “N” position)
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt Used belt
Drive Belt
New belt After adjust- New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit
ment
730 - 818 838 - 926
Alternator and power 7-8 6-7
7 (0.28) 294 (30, 66) (74.5 - 83.5, (85.5 - 94.5,
steering oil pump belt (0.28 - 0.31) (0.24 - 0.28)
164 - 184) 188 - 208)
470 - 559
348 - 436
9 - 10 8-9 (47.9 -
A/C compresor belt 12 (0.47) 196 (20, 44) (35.5 - 44.5,
(0.35 - 0.39) (0.31 - 0.35) 57.0,
78 - 98)
106 - 126)
Applied pushing force 98N (10kg, 22lb) —
Radiator cap relief pressure 2
kPa (kg/cm , psi)
Standard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Cooling system leakage testing pressure 2 157 (1.6, 23)
kPa (kg/cm , psi)
Compression pressure kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)/rpm
Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185) /300
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142) /300
Spark plug Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
QUICK REFERENCE CHART FX35/FX45 2008
ENGINE TUNE-UP DATA (VK45DE)
Engine model VK45DE
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Idle speed
650 ± 50
A/T (In “P” or “N” position) rpm
Ignition timing (BTDC at idle speed)
12° ± 5°
A/T (In “P” or “N” position)
Tensions of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Radiater cap relief pressure kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
Standard 78 - 98 (0.8-1.0 , 11-14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Cooling system leakage testing pressure
157 (1.6, 23)
kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
Compression pressure kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)/rpm
Standard 1,320 (13.5, 191) /300
Minimum 1,130 (11.5, 164) /300
Spark plug Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen* ) ELS0003X
Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum –1° 29′ (–1.48°)
Nominal –0° 44′ (–0.73°)
Maximum 0° 01′ (0.02°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum 3° 02′ (3.03°)
Nominal 3° 47′ (3.78°)
Maximum 4° 32′ (4.53°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum 12° 20′ (12.33°)
Nominal 13° 05′ (13.08°)
Maximum 13° 50′ (13.83°)
Total toe-in Distance Minimum 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
Nominal 1.6 mm (0.063 in)
Maximum 2.6 mm (0.102 in)
Minimum 0° 01′ (0.02°)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Nominal 0° 04′ (0.06°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 0° 06′ (0.10°)
Wheel turning angle (Full turn) Inside Minimum 32° 00 (32.0°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Nominal 35° 00 (35.0°)
Maximum 36° 00 (36.0°)
Outside
Nominal 30° 00 (30.0°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
QUICK REFERENCE CHART FX35/FX45 2008
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*) ELS0003Y
Minimum –1° 18′ (–1.30°)
Camber
Nominal –0° 48′ (–0.80°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum – 0° 18′ (– 0.30°)
Distance Minimum 2.4 mm (0.09 in)
Nominal 4.7 mm (0.19 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.28 in)
Total toe-in
Minimum 0° 05′ (0.08°)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Nominal 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 0° 15′ (0.25°)
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
BRAKE ELS0003Z
Front brake Pad repair limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor wear limit 32.0 mm (1.260 in)
Rear brake Pad repair limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor wear limit 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Pedal free height 161.5 - 171.5 mm (6.358 - 6.752 in)
Pedal depressed height* More than 95 mm (3.74 in)
* : Under force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running.
REFILL CAPACITIES ELS00040
UNIT Liter US measure
Fuel tank 90 23 - 3/4 gal
VQ35DE 8.6 9 - 1/8 qt
Coolant (With reservoir tank)
VK45DE 10.0 10 - 5/8 qt
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.7 5 qt
Engine (VQ35DE)
Without oil filter change 4.4 4 - 5/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 5 - 3/4 qt
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5.8 6 - 1/8 qt
Engine (VK45DE)
Without oil filter change 5.2 5 - 1/2 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 7.0 7 - 3/8 qt
Transmission A/T 10.3 10 - 7/8 qt
Transfer 1.25 2 - 5/8 pt
Front 0.65 1 - 3/8 pt
Differential carrier
Rear 1.4 3 pt
Power steering system 1.0 1 - 1/8 qt
Compressor oil 0.18 6.0 fl oz
Air conditioning system
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb
