2006 INFINITI M35 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual RFD-14
SIDE OIL SEAL
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
SIDE OIL SEALPFP:33142
Removal and InstallationNDS000F6
REMOVAL
1. Remove center muffler with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM&#

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual SIDE OIL SEAL
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3. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
b. After  the  side  f

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual RFD-16
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYPFP:38300
Removal and InstallationNDS000F7
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove center muffler with a power tool. R

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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7. Set a suitable jack to rear final drive assembly.
CAUTION:
Do  not  place  a  suitable  jack  on  the

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual RFD-18
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Disassembly and AssemblyNDS000F8
COMPONENTS
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal
4. Pinion front bearing 5

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque

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INFINITI M35 2006  Factory Service Manual RFD-20
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Tooth Contact
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to RFD-22, "Differential Assembly" .
2. Apply red lead to drive gear.
CAUTION:
App

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4. If  tooth  contact  is  improperly  adjusted,  follow  the  procedure
below to adjust the pinion heigh