2005 INFINITI QX4 differential

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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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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-24, "
Drive Pinion 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-14, "
Total Preload Torque" .
17. Install rear cover. Refer to FFD-13, "
COMPONENTS" .
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
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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4. Install pinion mate shaft to differential case so that it meets lock
pin holes.
5. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate
side gear thrust washers. Refer to FFD-23, "
Differential Side
Gear Clearance" .
6. Drive a lock pin into pinion mate shaft, using a suitable punch.
Make sure lock pin is flush with differential case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse lock pin.
7. Apply gear oil to gear tooth surfaces and thrust surfaces and
check to see they turn properly.
8. Install differential case assembly on drive gear.

Tighten bolts in a crisscross pattern, lightly tapping bolt head
with a hammer.
9. Place differential case on drive gear. Tighten bolts in a criss-
cross fashion.
10. Press-fit side bearing inner race on differential case using Tools.
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Tool number A: KV38100300
B: ST33081000
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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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-13, "
COMPONENTS" .
17. Check total preload torque. Refer to FFD-14, "
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 mounting bolts with
the specified torque. Refer to FFD-13, "
COMPONENTS" .
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 SpecificationsEDS003PM
Side Gear AdjustmentEDS003PN
Total Preload AdjustmentEDS003PO
EngineVK56E
Vehicle gradeAll
Front final driveM205
2-pinion
Gear ratio 2.937 3.357
Number of teeth (drive gear/drive pinion) 47/16 47/14
Oil capacity (approximate)
1.6 (3 3/8 US pt , 2 7/8 Imp pt)
Side gear to pinion mate gear backlash (Clearance between side gear
thrust washer and differential case) mm (in)less than 0.20 (0.0079) or less
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
Total preload N·m (Kg-m, in-lb)Gear ratio 2.937 Type Gear ratio 3.357 type
3.09 - 4.87 (0.32 - 0.49, 28 - 43) 2.98 - 4.76 (0.31 - 0.48, 27 - 42)
Drive gear to drive pinion backlash mm (in) 0.13 - 0.18 (0.0051 - 0.0071)

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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES001GG
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
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BR-5, "
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PS-5, "
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Possible Cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
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
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise× × ×××× × × × × × ××
Shake×××× × × ×××××
Vib ratio n××××× × ×× ×
Shimmy× × ×× × × × × ××
Shudder××× ×××××
Poor quality ride or handling××××× ×× ×××

TERMINOLOGY
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Exhaust gas recirculation control-BPT
valveEGRC-BPT valve BPT valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-solenoid
valveEGRC-solenoid valve EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sen-
sor
EGRT sensor Exhaust gas temperature sensor
EGR temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable
read only memoryFEEPROM ***
Flash erasable programmable read only
memoryFEPROM ***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS ***
Flexible fuel system FF system ***
Fuel pressure regulator *** Pressure regulator
Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid
valve*** PRVR control solenoid valve
Fuel trim FT ***
Heated Oxygen sensor HO2S Exhaust gas sensor
Idle air control system IAC system Idle speed control
Idle air control valve-air regulator IACV-air regulator Air regulator
Idle air control valve-auxiliary air control
valveIACV-AAC valve Auxiliary air control (AAC) valve
Idle air control valve-FICD solenoid valve IACV-FICD solenoid valve FICD solenoid valve
Idle air control valve-idle up control sole-
noid valveIACV-idle up control solenoid valve Idle up control solenoid valve
Idle speed control-FI pot ISC-FI pot FI pot
Idle speed control system ISC system ***
Ignition control IC ***
Ignition control module ICM ***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air IA Air
Intake air temperature sensor IAT sensor Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
Manifold surface temperature MST ***
Manifold surface temperature sensor MSTS ***
Manifold vacuum zone MVZ ***
Manifold vacuum zone sensor MVZS ***
Mass air flow sensor MAFS Air flow meter
Mixture control solenoid valve MC solenoid valve Air-fuel ratio control solenoid valve
Multiport fuel injection System MFI system Fuel injection controlNEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Body repair ....................................................... BL-160
Body sealing ..................................................... BL-168
Brake booster .................................................... BR-16
Brake fluid level ................................................. MA-28
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-11
Brake inspection ................................................ MA-28
Brake lines and cables inspection ..................... MA-28
Brake master cylinder ....................................... BR-14
Brake switch ...................................... EC-569, EC-586
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-587
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-170
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-13
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-15
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Camshaft ........................................................... EM-43
Camshaft inspection .......................................... EM-46
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) ................ EC-291
CAN - Wiring diagram EC-164, LAN-18, LAN-52, LAN-
92, LAN-128
CAN (Controller Area Network) BRC-10, SE-17, LAN-
16, LAN-50, LAN-90, LAN-126
CAN communication ... EC-31, EC-163, AT-95, TF-20,
TF-113
, BRC-10, SE-17, LAN-16, LAN-50, LAN-90,
LAN-126
Canister-See EVAP canister ............................. EC-35
Center case (Transfer) ....................... TF-152, TF-165
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ............................... SC-18
Charging system ............................................... SC-17
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-21
Chassis and body maintenanceSchedule 1 ........ MA-8
Chassis and body maintenanceSchedule 2 ...... MA-10
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-44
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-66
Clock ................................................................... DI-69
CLOCK - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-69
Closed loop control ........................................... EC-25
Closed loop control (Bank 1) ........................... EC-437
Closed loop control (Bank 2) ........................... EC-437
Clutch drum (Transfer) ....................... TF-152, TF-165
Clutch pressure switch (Transfer) ...... TF-152, TF-165
Coil spring (front) ............................................. FSU-10
Collision diagnosis .......................................... SRS-61
Combination lamp, front, removal and installation . LT-
32
Combination lamp, rear, removal and installation .. LT-
122
Combination meter ................................................ DI-5
Combination switch ............................................ LT-97
COMBSW - Wiring diagram ............................... LT-97
COMM - Wiring diagram ................................... AV-87
COMPAS - Wiring diagram ................................. DI-27
Compass ............................................................. DI-26
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-39
Compressor clutch removal and installation . ATC-180
Compressor mounting ................................... ATC-179
Compressor precaution ................................... ATC-11
Compressor special service tool ..................... ATC-14
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-185
Connecting rod .................................................. EM-91
Connecting rod bearing clearance ..................... EM-91
Connecting rod bushing clearance .................... EM-91
Console box - See Instrument panel ................... IP-10
CONSULT for VDC ......................................... BRC-28
CONSULT general information ........................... GI-37
CONSULT-II for engine ................................... EC-126
Control units (terminal arrangement) ................. PG-71
Control valve (A/T) ............................................. AT-35
Control valve (Transfer) ...................... TF-152, TF-165
Controller Area Network (CAN) BRC-10, SE-17, LAN-
16, LAN-50, LAN-90, LAN-126
Converter housing installation ............ AT-246, AT-249
COOL/F - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-443
Coolant mixture ratio ......................................... MA-12
Coolant replacement ......................................... MA-13
Cooling circuit (engine) ........................................ CO-8
Cooling fan ........................................................ CO-15
Cooling fan control ........................................... EC-440
Cooling fan motor ............................................ EC-449
Cooling unit (A/C evaporator) ....... ATC-156, ATC-186
Corrosion protection ......................................... BL-165
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation .......................................................... EC-45
Crankshaft ......................................................... EM-74
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ................... EC-284
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-56
CVT shift lock system - Wiring diagram ........... AT-223
Cylinder block .................................................... EM-73
Cylinder block boring ......................................... EM-94
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram ................................... BL-19
Data link connector for Consult ......... EC-128, EC-140
Daytime light system .......................................... LT-33
Daytime running light - See Daytime light system .. LT-
33
Diagnosis sensor unit ...................................... SRS-59
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system . EC-8,
EC-53
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) inspection priority chart
EC-101
Differential carrier assembly ............................ RFD-12
Differential carrier disassembly ....................... RFD-14
Differential gear oil replacement ........................ MA-25
Dimensions ......................................................... GI-49
Direct clutch solenoid valve ................ AT-148, AT-150
Display and amp.assembly .............................. ATC-61
Display Control Unit ......................................... AV-158
Dome light - See Interior lamp .......................... LT-129
Door glass .......................................... GW-68, GW-71
Door lock .......................................................... BL-131
Door mirror lamp ............................................... LT-129
Door trim .............................................................. EI-32
Door, front ........................................... BL-128, GW-68
Door, rear ........................................... BL-128, GW-71
Drive belt ........................................................... EM-12

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Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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PR-8 (rear)
PR-4 (front)
PR-8 (rear)
PR-4 (front)
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Possible cause and suspected parts
Uneven rotation torque
Rotation imbalance
Excessive run out
Differential
Axle
Suspension
Tire s
Road wheel
Drive shaft
Brakes
Steering
SymptomNoise×××××××××××
Shake×××××××
Vibration××× ××× × ×