2006 INFINITI M35 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual FFD-24
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
5. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Do not drop drive pinion assembly.
6. Remove front oil seal.
7. Remove

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ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUSTING WASHERS (SHIMS)
Differential Side Gear Clearance
Assemble the diff

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual FFD-26
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
3. Press-fit side bearing outer race into gear carrier with tool.
CAUTION:
At  first,  using  a  hammer,  tap  bearing  outer  race

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

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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
3. Temporarily tighten removed drive pinion lock nut to drive pinion.
NOTE:
Use removed drive pinion lock nut only for the preload

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

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual FFD-30
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
10. Install companion flange (1).
NOTE:
When reusing drive pinion, align the matching mark (B) of drive
pinion with the matching ma

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