2001 INFINITI QX4 differential

SPD698
14. Tighten side bearing cap bolts.
15. Install side lock finger in place to prevent rotation during opera-
tion.
SPD247
16. Check runout of ring gear with a dial indicator.
Runout limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
IIf backlash varies excessively in different places, the variance
may have resulted from foreign matter caught between the ring
gear and the differential case.
IIf the backlash varies greatly when the runout of the ring gear
is within a specified range, the hypoid gear set or differential
case should be replaced.
17. Check tooth contact. Refer to ªTOOTH CONTACTº, PD-56.
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REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Assembly (Cont'd)
PD-61

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
H233B=NBPD0042General SpecificationsNBPD0042S01
Rear final drive2WD 4WD
Standard Optional
H233B
2-pinion LSD
Gear ratio4.363
Number of teeth (Ring gear/drive pinion) 48/11
Oil capacity (Approx.)(US pt, lmp pt) 2.8 (5-7/8, 4-7/8)
Ring Gear RunoutNBPD0042S02
Ring gear runout limit mm (in)0.08 (0.0031)
Side Gear AdjustmentNBPD0042S03
Side gear backlash (Clearance between side gear and differential case) mm (in) 0.10 - 0.20 (0.0039 - 0.0079)
Available side
gear thrust
washersThickness mm (in) Part number*
1.75 (0.0689)
1.80 (0.0709)
1.85 (0.0728)38424-T5000
38424-T5001
38424-T5002
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Differential Torque Adjustment (LSD models)NBPD0042S04
Differential torque N´m (kg-m, ft-lb) 88 - 108 (9 - 11, 65 - 80)
Number of discs and plates (One
side)Friction disc 2
Friction plate 9
Spring plate 2
Wear limit of plate and disc mm (in) 0.1 (0.004)
Allowable warpage of friction disc and plate mm (in) 0.08 (0.0031)
Available discs
and platesPlate name Thickness mm (in) Part number*
Friction disc1.48 - 1.52 (0.0583 - 0.0598)
1.38 - 1.42 (0.0543 - 0.0559)
1.58 - 1.62 (0.0622 - 0.0638)38433-C6002 (Standard type)
38433-C6004 (Adjusting type)
38433-C6003 (Adjusting type)
Friction plate1.48 - 1.52 (0.0583 - 0.0598)
1.38 - 1.42 (0.0543 - 0.0559)
1.58 - 1.62 (0.0622 - 0.0638)38432-C6001
38432-C6002
38432-C6003
Spring plate 1.48 - 1.52 (0.0583 - 0.0598) 38435-S9200
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Total Preload AdjustmentNBPD0042S05
Total preload N´m (kg-cm, in-lb) P1+ [0.3 - 0.4 (3 - 4, 2.6 - 3.5)]
Ring gear backlash mm (in) 0.13 - 0.18 (0.0051 - 0.0071)
Side bearing adjusting methodSide adjuster
P1: Drive pinion preload
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
PD-62

NBST0043
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNBST0043S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageST-8
ST-9
ST-21
ST-21
ST-21
ST-8
ST-7
ST-9
MA-13
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ST-13
ST-8
ST-13
ST-13
ST-17
PD-3
PD-3
AX-3
AX-3
SU-3
SU-3
SU-3
BR-6
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Tie-rod ball joint swinging force
Tie-rod ball joint rotating torque
Tie-rod ball joint end play
Steering gear fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness or tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
Symp-
tomSTEERINGNoise´´´´´´´´´ ´´´´´´´´
Shake´´´ ´ ´´´´´´
Vibration´´´´´ ´ ´´´´
Shimmy´´´ ´ ´´´´´
Judder´ ´ ´´´´´
´: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
ST-6

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
=NBSU0035NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNBSU0035S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference page
SU-4, 16
SU-8, 18
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SU-8, 18
SU-6
SU-10, 20
SU-6
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Ð
Ð
Ð
Ð
Ð
PD-3
PD-3
AX-3
AX-3
Refer to SUSPENSION
in this chart.
Refer to TIRES
in this chart.
Refer to ROAD WHEEL
in this chart.
BR-6
ST-6
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED
PA R T S
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation,
damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
Out-of-round
Imbalance
Incorrect air pressure
Uneven tire wear
Deformation or damage
Non-uniformity
Incorrect tire size
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING Symptom
SUSPENSION
Noise´ ´ ´´´´ ´´´´ ´ ´ ´´
Shake´´´´´ ´´´ ´´´´
Vibration´ ´ ´´´ ´ ´´ ´ ´
Shimmy´´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´´´
Judder´´´ ´ ´ ´´´
Poor quality
ride or han-
dling´ ´ ´´´ ´´ ´ ´ ´
TIRES
Noise´ ´´´´´´ ´´´´ ´ ´ ´´
Shake´ ´´´´´ ´´ ´´ ´ ´ ´´
Vibration´´´´´´ ´
Shimmy´ ´´´´´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´´
Judder´ ´´´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´´
Poor quality
ride or han-
dling´ ´´´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´
ROAD WHEEL
Noise´ ´´ ´ ´´´´ ´ ´ ´´
Shake´ ´´ ´ ´ ´´ ´ ´ ´´
Shimmy,
Judder´´´´´´´´´
Poor quality
ride or han-
dling´´´´´´´
´: Applicable
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FRONT SUSPENSION
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
SU-3

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV32101100
(Ð)
Pin punch
NT410
Removing and installing L-H fork, 2-4 fork
a: 6 mm (0.24 in) dia.
ST3306S001
(J22888-D)
Differential side bearing
puller set
1: ST33051001
(Ð)
Puller
2: ST33061000
(J8107-2)
Adapter
NT072
Installing mainshaft rear bearing
Removing sun gear assembly
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
ST30911000
(Ð)
Puller
NT664
Installing mainshaft and planetary carrier assembly
a: 98 mm (3.86 in) dia.
b: 40.5 mm (1.594 in) dia.
KV381054S0
(Ð)
Outer race puller
NT665
Removing rear oil seal
KV40105230
(Ð)
Adapter
NT666
Installing planetary carrier assembly
a: 92 mm (3.62 in) dia.
b: 86 mm (3.39 in) dia.
c: 12 mm (0.47 in)
KV40105310
(Ð)
Support ring
NT661
Installing planetary carrier assembly
a: 89.1 mm (3.508 in) dia.
b: 80.7 mm (3.177 in) dia.
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PREPARATION
Special Service Tools (Cont'd)
TF-7