Infiniti G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 05-002B Date: 051109
Drivetrain - Rear Axle Clicking On Acceleration
Classification:
RA04-004b
Reference:
ITB05-002b
Date:
November 9, 2005
2003-2005 G35; CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR AXLES
This bulletin has been amended. The Service Procedure has been revised. No other content has been changed. Discard all previous versions of this
bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2003 - 2005 G35 Sedan (V35)
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2003 - 2005 G35 Coupe (CV35)
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A "clicking" noise is coming from the left and/or right rear axle (driveshaft) when accelerating from a stop
ACTION:
1. Determine if the noise is coming from one side or both sides.
^ If the noise is coming from only one side, perform the Service Procedure on only one side.
^ If the noise is coming from both sides, perform the Service Procedure on both sides.
2. Remove the driveshaft, clean the flange surface of the outer joint on the driveshaft and apply a moderate coat of Molykote M77 grease.
NOTE:
This is the only approved service procedure to repair this incident.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire
Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE:
P/N 44003-7S000 is considered a shop supply - do NOT include it on your warranty claim.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
If only ONE Driveshaft Flange is lubricated with Molykote Grease, submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding table.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Determine if the noise is coming from one side or both sides.
^ If the noise is coming from only one side, perform procedure on only one side.
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^ If the noise is coming from both sides, perform procedure on both sides.
2. Remove the rear axle (driveshaft).
^ Refer to section RAX in the Service Manual for the driveshaft removal information.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to mark the driveshaft and hub as shown in Figure 1 before removing the driveshaft.
Put a mark on the end of the driveshaft and a matching mark on the hub as shown in Figure 1.
NOTE:
These marks will be used when reinstalling the driveshaft.
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3. Clean the flange surface of the outer joint of the driveshaft and apply a moderate coat of Molykote M77 grease (see Figure 2a and 2b).
^ Molykote M77 grease is listed in the Parts Information.
4. Re-install the driveshaft in reverse order of removal, making sure to:
a. Install the driveshaft 180锟斤拷 from the position it was removed.
^ Use the marks you made in step 2.
b. Tighten the center locknut to 240 Nm (24.5 kg-m, 177 ft-lb). If the center locknut is over tightened, the incident may re-occur.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use a power tool (impact wrench) to tighten the center locknut.
c. Install new side flange bolts, nuts, and washers.
^ Tighten them to 63 - 79 Nm (6.5 - 8.0 kg-m, 47 - 58 ft-lb).
^ Side flange bolts, nuts and washers are listed in the Parts Information.
5. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the clicking noise is gone.
