2006 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
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Tooth Contact
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to  RFD-33, "Differential Assembly" . 
2. Apply red lead to drive gear.  CAUTION: 
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4. If tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure  below to adjust the pin

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Companion Flange Runout
1. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of companion flange (socket diameter). 
2. Rotate companion fl

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7. Remove bearing caps. 
8. Lift differential case assembly out with a suitable tool.
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10. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one differen- tial case assembly. 
CAUTION: 
For matching marks, use pain

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2. Remove drive pinion lock nut with the flange wrench. 
3. Put matching mark (B) on the

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11. Tap pinion front/rear bearing outer races uniformly a brass rod or equivalent to removed. 
CAUTION: 
Be careful not to damag