2005 INFINITI QX4 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX4 2005  Factory Service Manual RFD-10
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYPFP:38300
Removal and InstallationEDS003QB
NOTE:
Insert the plastic end of the breather hose into the hole in

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installation, check the final d

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ComponentsEDS003QC
R230 2–PINION
WDIA0191E

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Final drive pinion nut torque will be determined when adjusting the total preload. Refer to RFD-13,

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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.

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

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3. Remove the drive pinion together with the rear bearing inner
race and the bearing adjusting spacer.
4. Remove the front oil seal. Re

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DISASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the side bearing inner races using Tools.
CAUTION:
To pr