2005 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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INFINITI FX35 2005  Service Manual RFD-16
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Disassembly and AssemblyADS001AP
COMPONENTS
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal 
4. Pinion front bearing 5. Gear

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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload

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Tooth Contact
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to RFD-21, "Differential Assembly" . 
2. Apply red lead to drive gear.  CAUTION: 
Apply red lead

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4. If tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure 
below to adjust the pinion height

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Companion Flange Runout
1. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of companion flange (socket 
diameter). 
2. Rotate companion flange to ch

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DISASSEMBLY 
Differential Assembly
1. Drain gear oil, if necessary. 
2. Remove side flange.
3. Remo

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8. Lift differential case assembly out with a suitable tool.
Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do 
not mix them up.

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13. Remove lock pin of pinion mate shaft with a punch from drive 
gear side. 
14. Remove pinion mat