2005 INFINITI QX4 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX4 2005  Factory Service Manual FFD-10
REAR COVER GASKET
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REAR COVER GASKETPFP:38320
Removal and InstallationEDS003PJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove front final drive. Refer to FFD-11, "REMOVAL" .
2. Drain gear oil

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INFINITI QX4 2005  Factory Service Manual FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYPFP:38500
Removal and InstallationEDS003PK
REMOVAL
1. Remove front propeller shaf

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INFINITI QX4 2005  Factory Service Manual FFD-12
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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5. Support the front final drive with suitable jack and remove the
front final drive bolts. Carefully remove front final drive.
INSTAL

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INFINITI QX4 2005  Factory Service Manual FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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Disassembly and AssemblyEDS003PL
COMPONENTS
1. Side bearing adjust nut 2. Side bearing 3. Side gear thrust

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INFINITI QX4 2005  Factory Service Manual FFD-14
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Rotate drive pinion back

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Tooth Contact
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to FFD-17, "Differential Assembly" .
2. Thoroughly clean drive ge

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INFINITI QX4 2005  Factory Service Manual FFD-16
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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Backlash
1. Remove carrier cover. Refer to FFD-17, "Differential Assembly" .
2. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure

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INFINITI QX4 2005  Factory Service Manual FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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DISASSEMBLY
Differential Assembly
1. Drain gear oil, if necessary.
2. Remove differential side shaft with a