2004 INFINITI QX56 torque

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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
PrecautionsEDS0035E
CAUTION:

Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand symptoms well. Perform correct and system-
atic operations.

Check for the correct installation status prior removal or disassembly. When matching marks are
required, be sure they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.

Carry out an overhaul in a clean work place, Using a dust proof room is recommended.

Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the
exterior the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.

Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. If a
malfunction is detected, replace it with a new one.

Normally replace lock pins, oil seals, and bearings with new ones every times they are removed.

In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to out-
side. If tightening sequence is specified, observe it.

Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.

Be careful not to damage the sliding surfaces and mating surface.

When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any mois-
ture, oil, and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.

Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.

Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent entering of lint.

During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and new differential gear oil, Vaseline,
or multi-purpose grease, as specified for each vehicle, when necessary.
Precautions for Liquid GasketEDS0035F
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

After removing nuts and bolts, separate the mating surface and
remove old liquid gasket sealing using Tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Tap seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the
side as shown.

In areas where Tool is difficult to use, use plastic hammer to
lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason tool such as screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket
application surface and the mating surface.

Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the gas-
ket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering
moisture, grease and foreign materials.Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
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PREPARATION
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KV40104810
(—)
DriftInstalling drive pinion front bearing outer
race.
a: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.
b: 55 mm (2.17 in) dia.
KV38102200
(—)
DriftInstalling front oil seal.
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 55.3 mm (2.18 in) dia.
c: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia,
ST33081000
(—)
AdapterRemoving and installing side bearing inner
race.
a: 33.5 mm (1.32 in) dia.
b: 43 mm (1.69 in) dia.
KV38108300
(J-44195)
Companion flange wrenchRemoving and installing drive pinion nut.
ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
(J-25765)
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
( — )
Socket adapter (1/2″)
3. HT62900000
( — )
Socket adapter (3/8″)Inspecting drive pinion bearing preload and
total preload
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(C-4040)
InstallerInstalling drive pinion rear bearing inner race.
KV40105230
(—)
DriftInstalling drive pinion rear bearing outer race.
a: 92 mm(3.62 in) dia.
b: 86 mm (3.39 in) dia. Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ZZA1003D
NT107
ZZA0881D
NT771
NT124
SDIA2607E
ZZA1141D

FRONT OIL SEAL
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INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to cavity at sealing lips of front oil
seal. Press front oil seal into gear carrier using suitable tool.
2. Install companion flange and a new drive pinion nut. Tighten
drive pinion nut while holding the companion flange using Tool
until there is no end play.
3. Measure the drive pinion bearing preload with front oil seal
resistance using Tool.
NOTE:

Drive pinion bearing preload should equal the measurement
taken during removal plus an additional 0.56 N·m (0.06 Kg-m,
5 in-lb).

If drive pinion bearing preload is low, tighten drive pinion nut in 6.8 N·m (0.69 Kg-m, 5ft-lb) increments
until drive pinion preload is met.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the drive pinion nut to decrease drive pinion bearing preload. Do not exceed speci-
fied preload. If preload torque is exceed a new collapsible spacer must be installed. If maximum
torque is reached prior to reaching the required preload, the collapsible spacer may have been
damaged. Replace the collapsible spacer.
4. Attach the RH and LH drive shafts. Refer to FAX-8, "
INSTALLATION" .
5. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "
INSTALLATION" .
BDIA0003E
Tool number : KV38108300 (J-44195)
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion nut : 298 - 678 N·m (31 - 69Kg-m, 220 - 500 ft-lb)
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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
2. Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth operation of the bearing.
3. Measure total preload with preload gauge.

If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to
check and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion bearing preload
and side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bear-
ing preload.
Tooth Contact
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to FFD-11, "REMOVAL" .
2. Thoroughly clean drive gear and drive pinion teeth.
3. Lightly apply a mixture of powdered ferric oxide and oil or the
equivalent. Apply it to 3 or 4 teeth of drive gear drive side.
4. Rotate drive gear back and forth several times, check drive pin-
ion gear to drive gear tooth contact.
CAUTION:
Check tooth contact on drive side and reverse side.
34. Bushing 35. Bearing 36 Screw
37 Dowel pin
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload (with oil seal):
2.98 - 4.76 N·m (0.31 - 0.48 kg-m, 27 - 42 in-lb)
SDIA2220E
When the preload torque is large
On pinion bearings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Loosen the side bearing adjust nuts at the same force on each side.
When the preload is small
On pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion nut.
On side bearings: Tighten the side bearing adjust nuts at the same force on each side.
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b. Insert companion flange onto drive pinion. Tap the companion
flange with a soft hammer until fully seated.
c. Temporarily tighten removed drive pinon nut to drive pinion.
NOTE:
Use removed drive pinon nut only for the preload measurement.
d. Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth opera-
tion of the bearing.
e. Tighten to drive pinon nut, while adjust pinion bearing preload
torque.
CAUTION:

Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion nut tightening
torque first.

Drive pinon nut is tightened with no collapsible spacer. Be careful not to overtighten it. While
measuring the preload, tighten it by 5° to 10°.

After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota-
tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.
f. Install side bearing adjust nut into gear carrier.
g. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races
into gear carrier.
SDIA2266E
Tool number : KV38108300 (J-44195)
PDIA0182E
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion nut tightening torque:
298 - 678 N·m (31 - 69 kg-m, 220 - 500 ft-lb)
Pinion bearing preload:
2.3 - 3.4 N·m (24 - 34 kg-cm, 21 - 30 in-lb)
SDIA2220E
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13. Tighten to drive pinon nut, while adjust pinion bearing preload
torque.
CAUTION:

Adjust the lower limit of the drive pinion nut tightening
torque first.

If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace collapsible spacer and tighten it again
to adjust. Never loosen drive pinion nut to adjust the preload torque.

After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota-
tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.
14. Install differential case assembly. Refer to FFD-28, "
Differential Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Do not install rear cover yet.
15. Check and adjust tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and companion flange runout. Refer
to FFD-15, "
Tooth Contact" , FFD-16, "Backlash" , FFD-16, "Companion Flange Runout" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
16. Check total preload torque. Refer to FFD-15, "
Total Preload Torque" .
17. Install rear cover. Refer toFFD-11, "
INSTALLATION" .
Differential Assembly
1. Apply gear oil to contact surfaces of each gear, thrust washers
and differential case.
2. Install the removed thrust washer or same thickness washer to
side gear.
3. Install the side gears, thrust washers, pinion mate gears and
thrust washers into differential case.Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion nut tightening torque:
298 - 678 N·m (31 - 69 kg-m, 220 - 500 ft-lb)
Pinion bearing preload:
2.3 - 3.4 N·m (24 - 34 kg-cm, 21 - 30 in-lb)
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11. Install side bearing adjust nut into gear carrier.
12. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races
into gear carrier.
13. Align mark on bearing cap with that on gear carrier and install
bearing cap on gear carrier.

Do not tighten at this step. This allows further tightening of
side bearing adjusters.
14. Tighten each side bearing adjust nuts alternately turning drive
gear.
15. Check and adjust tooth contact and drive gear to drive pinion
backlash. Refer to FFD-15, "
Tooth Contact" , FFD-16, "Back-
lash" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if neces-
sary.
16. After adjusting tooth contact and drive gear to drive pinion back-
lash, fix adjuster with screws and tighten cap bolt to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to FFD-14, "
COMPONENTS" .
17. Check total preload torque. Refer to FFD-15, "
Total Preload
To r q u e" .
18. Apply recommended sealant to mating surface of rear cover.
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
19. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten bolts with the spec-
ified torque. Refer to FFD-11, "
INSTALLATION" .
20. Apply multi-purpose grease to cavity at sealing lips of oil seal.
Install side oil seal.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsEDS0035O
Inspection and AdjustmentEDS0035P
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
PRELOAD TORQUE
BACKLASH
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
SELECTIVE PARTS
Side Gear Thrust Washer
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.EngineVK56E
Vehicle gradeAll
Final drive modelM205
2-pinion
Gear ratio3.357:1
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 47/14
Oil capacity (Approx.)
1.6 (3 3/8 US pt, 2 7/8 lmp pt)
Item Specification
Side gear backlash
(Clearance between side gear and differential case)0.20 mm (0.0079 in) or less
Item Specification
Pinion bearing 2.3 - 3.4 N·m (24 - 34 kg-cm, 21 - 30 in-lb)
Total preload 2.98 - 4.76 N·m (0.31 - 0.48 kg-m, 27 - 42 in-lb)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.0050 - 0.0079 in)
Item Runout limit
Companion flange face 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Inner side of the companion flange 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
Available side gear
thrust washersThickness mm (in) Package part number*
0.76 (0.030)
0.79 (0.031)
0.81 (0.032)
0.84 (0.033)
0.87 (0.034)38424 8S111
0.89 (0.035)
0.91 (0.036)
0.94 (0.037)
0.97 (0.038)
0.99 (0.039)38424 8S112