2006 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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9. If the turning torque is outside the specification, use a thicker/  thinner side bear

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3. Temporarily tighten removed drive pinion lock nut to drive pinion. NOTE: 
Use removed drive pinion lock nut only for the pre

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2. Temporarily install pinion height adjusting washer (1).  When hypoid gear set has bee

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10. Install companion flange (1). NOTE: 
When reusing drive pinion, align the matching mark (B) of drive
pinion with the matchi

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2. Install side gears and thrust washers into differential case.  CAUTION:
Do not reuse

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9. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the specified torque. Refer to   FFD-17, "
COMPONENTS (VQ35DE

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15. Install selected side bearing adjusting shim (1). 
16. Apply multi-purpose grease to

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23. Apply sealant to mating surface of carrier cover.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to  GI-48,
"Recommended Ch