2006 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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INFINITI FX35 2006  Service Manual FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY FFD-15
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Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)NDS000BD
COMPONENTS 
REMOVAL
1. Remove three way

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Tighten mounting bolts in the order as described below when 
installing front final drive assembly: upper side of gear carrier

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Disassembly and AssemblyNDS000CS
COMPONENTS (VQ35DE MODELS)
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2.

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34. Side shaft bearing 35. Extension tube retainer  36. Side shaft oil seal 
37. Dust sealed 38. Side shaft 
A: Oil seal lip 
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COMPONENTS (VK45DE MODELS)
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil sea

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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Rotate drive pini

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Drive Gear Runout
1. Remove carrier cover. Refer to   FFD-34, "Differential Assembly" .

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