2004 INFINITI QX56 differential

RAX-4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS001AS
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-8—
RAX-5—
RFD-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX -4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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RSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-3, "
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PR-3, "
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BR-5, "
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
PROPELLER SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise×× ×× ×× ×××××
Shake× × ×× × ×××××
Vibration×× ×× × × × ×
Shimmy×× ×××××
Shudder× × ×× ××
Poor quality ride or handling×× ×× ×× ×

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Special Service Tools ............................................... 2
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
FRONT OIL SEAL ...................................................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
REMOVAL ............................................................. 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
SIDE OIL SEAL .......................................................... 8
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ............................ 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ....................................................11
Components ............................................................11
Pre-Inspection ........................................................ 12
TOTAL PRELOAD ............................................... 12
DRIVE GEAR TO DRIVE PINION BACKLASH ... 12
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ...................................... 12
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ...................... 13
TOOTH CONTACT .............................................. 13
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 13
REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEM-BLY ...................................................................... 13
REMOVAL OF DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY ........ 14
DISASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
INSPECTION ...................................................... 17
ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE ......... 17
SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ................................. 18
TOOTH CONTACT .............................................. 19
ASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEM-
BLY ...................................................................... 20
INSTALLATION OF DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY ... 21
INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 23
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 26
General Specifications ............................................ 26
Drive Gear Runout .................................................. 26
Side Gear Adjustment ............................................ 26
AVAILABLE SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHERS ... 26
Drive Pinion Height Adjustment .............................. 26
AVAILABLE PINION HEIGHT ADJUSTING
WASHERS .......................................................... 26
Drive Pinion Preload Adjustment ............................ 26
Side Bearing Preload Adjustment ........................... 27
SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING WASHERS .......... 27
Total Preload Adjustment ........................................ 27

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PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsEDS0 02 JH
The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special service tools illustrated here.
Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
Drift
ST15310000
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Installing front oil seal

Installing drive pinion rear bearing outer
race.
a: 96 mm (3.77 in) dia.
b: 84 mm (3.30 in) dia.
Drift
ST35271000
(—)Installing side oil seal
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.
Protector
KV38107900
(J-39352)Installing side flange
Attachment
KV38100800
(J-25604-01) Fixing unit assembly
a: 541 mm (21.30 in) dia.
b: 200 mm (7.87 in) dia.
Differential side bearing puller set
ST3306S001
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1.ST33051001
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2.ST33061000
(J-8107-2)Removing side bearing inner race
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
Drift
ST30621000
(—)Installing drive pinion front bearing outer race
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.
ZZA0811D
ZZA1143D
S-NT129
SDIA0267E
NT072
ZZA0810D

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Drift
KV38100200
(J-26233)Installing side bearing inner race
a: 65 mm (2.55 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.92 in) dia.
Drive pinion flange wrench
KV40104000
(—)Removing and installing drive pinion nut
a: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
Slide hammer
ST36230000
(J-25840-A)Removing side flange
Axle stand
KV40104100
(—)Removing side flange
Slide hammer
HT72400000
(—)Removing differential case assembly
Drift
ST35325000
(—)Installing drive pinion rear bearing outer race
(use with ST30621000)
Preload gauge
ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
1. Torque wrench
GG91030000
(J-25765)
2. Socket adapter (1/2 in)
HT62940000
(—)
3. Socket adapter (3/8 in)
HT62900000
(—)Measuring pinion bearing preload and total
preload Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
ZZA1143D
NT659
ZZA0803D
ZZA0804D
S-NT125
S-NT090
NT124

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installation, check the final drive oil level. Refer to MA-24, "
Checking Final Drive Oil" .
ComponentsEDS002JN
R230 2–PINION
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1. Drive pinion nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal
4. Pinion front bearing 5. Pinion bearing adjusting spacer (col-
lapsible spacer)6. Pinion rear bearing
7. Pinion height adjusting washer 8. Drive pinion 9. Gear carrier
10. Drive gear 11. Pinion mate shaft 12. Lock pin
13. Pinion mate gear 14. Pinion mate thrust washer 15. Side gear
16. Side gear thrust washer 17. Differential case 18. Side bearing

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COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Mount the dial gauge indicator so the dial gauge needle is positioned
on the propeller shaft mounting surface. Rotate the companion
flange and measure the runout as shown.

If runout is not within specification, remove the companion
flange, rotate 90° in relation to the drive pinion, and install the
companion flange using a new drive pinion nut. Tighten the drive
pinion nut to the minimum specified torque. Final drive pinion nut
torque will be determined when adjusting the total preload. Refer
to RFD-12, "
TOTAL PRELOAD" .
CAUTION:
The drive pinion nut is not reusable. Use a new drive pinion nut for installation.

If runout is not within specification after rotating the companion flange 90° on the drive pinion, replace the
companion flange. Recheck the companion flange runout.

If the new companion flange runout is not within specification, inspect the drive pinion bearing and the
drive pinion. Repair as necessary.
CAUTION:
Clean all of the rust and dirt off of the companion flange surface before measuring the companion
flange runout.
TOOTH CONTACT
Check the tooth contact. Refer to RFD-19, "TOOTH CONTACT" .
Disassembly and AssemblyEDS002JP
REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
1. Use two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers to mount the gear carrier on
Tool.
2. For installation, paint match marks on one side of the bearing
caps as shown.
NOTE:
Bearing caps are line-bored for initial assembly. Replace the
bearing caps in their original positions.Companion flange runout : 0.08 mm (0.003 in) or less
Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )
Drive pinion nut : 167 - 372 N·m (17 - 38 kg-m,
124 - 274 ft-lb)
WDIA0062E
Tool number : KV38100800 (J-25604–01)
SPD8 88
SPD8 89

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3. Remove the bearing caps.
4. Lift the differential case assembly out of the gear carrier using
Tool.

Keep the side bearing outer races together with the inner
races. Do not mix them up.

Keep the adjusting washers together with the bearings.
REMOVAL OF DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY
1. Apply match marks on the companion flange and drive pinion
using paint.
2. Loosen the drive pinion nut using Tool as shown.

Discard the drive pinion nut and use a new drive pinion nut for
installation.
S-PD3 43
Tool number : HT72400000 ( — )
S-PD3 44
SPD9 19
Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )
SDIA11 44 E

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DISASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the side bearing inner races using Tools.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the bearing, engage the puller jaws in
the groove.

Do not to mix the left and right side parts, clearly label the
parts during disassembly.
2. Loosen the drive gear bolts in a criss-cross pattern and remove
the bolts.
3. Tap the drive gear off the differential case using a soft hammer.

Tap evenly all around the drive gear to keep the drive gear
from binding.Tool number A: ST3306S001 ( — )
B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
SPD9 20
SPD0 22
SPD0 24