Recall - Propeller Shaft Bolt Replacement: Overview

Reference:
ITB03-032

Date:
May 21, 2003

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PROPELLER SHAFT

CAMPAIGN I.D. # 1 NHTSA # :
R3010 / 03V-164

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2003 FX35 (S50) - 2WD and AWD models
2003 FX45 (S50)

APPLIED VINS:
FX45:
JNRBS08W*3X000051 to 002394
JNRBS08W*3X400147 to 401816

FX35 (2WD):
JNRAS08U*3X000014 to 001366
JNRAS08U*3X100074 to 101640

FX35 (AWD):
JNRAS08W*3X000028 to 004168
JNRASO8W*3X200151 to 203318

NOTE:
Confirm campaign eligibility using Infiniti-net.

INTRODUCTION

Infiniti has determined that some 2003 model year Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. The bolts which attach the propeller shaft(s) to the transmission and differential(s) may not have been adequately tightened. It the bolts come loose, the propeller shaft(s) may come off the vehicle which could result in a crash. To prevent this condition from occurring, Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to replace all of the propeller shaft bolts and tighten them to the proper specification.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number R301 0 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this Campaign.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED

The number of vehicle potentially affected is approximately 165.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the retailer's responsibility to check Infiniti Net for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory.

Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Infiniti strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.

SERVICE PROCEDURE 2WD Models

^ Install new bolts that hold the Rear Propeller Shaft to the Rear Differential Companion Flange. Refer to "Procedure A" (below). AWD Models

^ Install new bolts that hold the Rear Propeller Shaft to the Rear Differential Companion Flange. Refer to "Procedure A" (below).

^ Install new nuts/bolts that hold the Rear Propeller Shaft to the Transmission Output Companion Flange. Refer to "Procedure B".

^ Install new bolts that hold the Front Propeller Shaft to the Front Differential Companion Flange. Refer to Procedure C".

Procedure A

IMPORTANT:
Replace the bolts one at a time. Do NOT remove more than one bolt at a time.





1. Remove four nuts and remove the Exhaust Heat Shield (see Figure 1).





2. Replace each bolt (one at a time) that holds the Rear Propeller Shaft to the Rear Differential Companion Flange (see Figure 2).

3. Tighten each new bolt to; 57 N-m (5.8 kg-m, 42 ft-lb).

4. Re-install the Exhaust Heat Shield.

Procedure B (AWD Model ONLY)

IMPORTANT:
Replace the nuts/bolts one at a time. Do NOT remove more than one nut/bolt at a time.





1. Replace each nut/bolt (one at a time) that holds the Rear Propeller Shaft to the Transmission Output Companion Flange (see Figure 3).

2. Tighten each new nut/bolt to: 73.5 N-m (7.5 kg-m, 54 ft-lb).

Procedure C (AWD Model ONLY)

IMPORTANT:
Replace the bolts one at a time. Do NOT remove more than one bolt at a time.





1. Remove two plastic clips/four screws and remove the Lower Engine Cover (see Figure 4).





2. Replace each bolt (one at a time) that holds the Front Propeller Shaft to the Front Differentia Companion Flange (see Figure 5).

3. Tighten each new bolt to: 39.2 N-m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb).





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