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1. QY INFINITI SERVICE BULLETIN COPYRIGHT NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC Classification Reference Date RA07 004b ITB08 018b J anuary 13 2009 CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR AXLES This bulletin contains amended Claims Information Discard all earlier versions of this bulletin APPLIED VEHICLES 2008 2009 G37 Coupe CV36 2009 FX35 FX50 S51 2008 2009 EX35 J50 2007 2009 M35 M45 Y50 2007 2009 G35 Sedan V36 IF YOU CONFIRM A clicking noise is coming from the left and or right rear axle driveshaft when accelerating from a stop NOTE If any other types of noise are observed or heard under other conditions this bulletin does not apply Consult your ASIST service information for any other Issue ACTION Remove both left and right driveshafts clean the flange surface of the outer joints on the driveshafts and apply a specific amount of Molykote M77 grease Refer to the Service Procedure in this bulletin for details 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 starting on page 3 as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair Infiniti Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians not do it yourselfers Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equi2. iveshaft and a matching mark on the hub as shown in Figure 1 NOTE These marks will be used when reinstalling the driveshaft Mark on driveshaft SZ TP050988b Figure 1 2 Collect 1 2 4 0g of Molykote M77 grease e This is the amount for one axle e The approximate amounts illustrated in Figure 2 e Molykote M77 grease is listed in the Parts Information PERENE RJETMT naa i LIII mm 2 3 32 1 MANNAN csi Figure 2 3 5 3 Clean the flange surface of the outer joint of the driveshaft 4 Apply exactly 1 2 4 0g of Molykote M77 grease to the entire flat surface of the outer joint on the driveshaft IMPORTANT The amount of grease used is critical for success of the repair Do not use too much or too little e Cover the width shown in A below e Cover the entire circumference of that width e Cover it evenly Figure 3 4 5 5 Re install the driveshaft in reverse order of removal making sure to ff Ss Mark on hub a Install the driveshaft 180 from the position it SK was removed e Use the marks you made in step 1 f Mark on driveshaft JA TP050988a Figure 4 b Replace the used center locknut with a new one c Tighten the center locknut to 180 185 N m 18 4 18 8 kg m 133 136 ft lb with a torque wrench IMPORTANT e DO NOT use a power tool impact wrench to tighten the center locknut e fthe center locknut is tightened more than 185 N
3. m 18 8 kg m 136 ft lb the clicking noise could occur e Ifthe center locknut is tightened less than 180 N m 18 4 kg m 133 ft lb looseness could occur e f the center locknut is reused the clicking noise could occur d Install new side flange bolts e Tighten them to 73 Nm 7 5 kg m 54 ft lb e Side flange bolts are listed in the Parts Information 6 Perform steps 1 5 on the other driveshaft 7 Test drive the vehicle and confirm the clicking noise is gone 5 5
4. pment tools safety instruction and know how to do a job properly and safely NOTE If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle DO NOT assume that it does See your Infiniti dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle 1 5 PARTS INFORMATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Eaa Molykote M77 Grease 44003 78000 44003 78000 1 1 2g9 4 09 4 0g Bolts 39606 17V0A 12 Driveshaft Side Flange CotterPin o Pin 40073 40073 0L700 Nut Lock Wheel E 40262 2Y000 Per axle Order in bulk form with this part number from your local Parts Distribution Center PDC NOTE P N 44003 7S000 is considered a shop supply do NOT include it on your warranty claim CLAIMS INFORMATION Submit a Primary Failed Part PP line claim using the following claims coding DESCRIPTION PFP OPCODE SYM DIA FRT Repair Rear Driveshaft Noise Both Sides 1 NHI9AA ZL 32 2 1 Reference the FAST Parts Catalog and use either the applicable Left or Right Rear Wheel Drive Shaft P N as the PFP 2 Reference the current Infiniti Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT 2 5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 1 Remove one of the rear axles driveshafts e Refer to section RAX in the Service Manual for the driveshaft removal information e IMPORTANT Make sure to mark the driveshaft and hub as shown in Figure 1 before removing the driveshaft Mark on hub Put a mark on the end of the dr
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