2006 INFINITI M35 differential

QUICK REFERENCE CHART M35/M45
Transmission A/T 10.3 10 - 7/8 qt
Transfer1.25 2 - 5/8 pt
Differential carrierFront 0.65 1 - 3/8 pt
Rear 1.4 3 pt
Power steering system 1.0 1 - 1/8 qt
Air conditioning systemCompressor oil 0.15 5.03 fl oz
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb UNITLiter US measure
2006

BL-286
BODY REPAIR
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
1. Front strut housing
2. Upper front hoodledge
3. Upper rear hoodledge
4. Hoodledge reinforcement
5. Upper dash assembly
6. Upper dash crossmember assembly
7. Harness clamp bracket
8. Cowl top
9. Lower center dash crossmember reinforcement
10. Lower dash crossmember reinforcement
11. Lower dash crossmember assembly (LH)
12. Lower dash crossmember (RH)
13. Front crossmember center
14. Steering column mounting reinforcement
15. Lower dash
16. Front floor center
17. Front floor
18. Inner sill
19. Rear seat crossmember reinforcement assembly
20. Front carpet bracket
21. Rear floor front
22. Rear floor seat belt anchor reinforcement
23. Rear seat reclining device bracket
24. Rear floor rear
25. Differential mounting bracket assembly
26. Rear floor side assembly
27. Rear bumper side stay
28. Front side member assembly
29. Front side member front extension
30. Front side member closing plate assembly
31. Front side member front closing plate
32. Front side member center closing plate
33. Front suspension mounting bracket
34. Front side member rear extension
35. Front side member rear reinforcement
36. Front side member outrigger assembly
37. Rear seat crossmember
38. 2ND rear crossmember
39. Rear crossmember
40. Rear side member assembly
41. Rear side member extension

BL-334
BODY REPAIR
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Change parts
Rear floor rearDifferential mounting bracket assembly

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
BR-5
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
BR
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNFS000OR
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
: Applicable Reference page
BR-23
, BR-29
BR-23
, BR-29

BR-23
, BR-29

—
—
BR-28
, BR-34

—
—
—
BR-28
, BR-34

—
NVH in PR section
NHV in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX and FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
Drum out of round
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
STEERING
Symptom BRAKENoiseShake
Shimmy, Judder

EM-150
[VQ35DE]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00100
Standard and LimitNBS004O4
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder arrangementV-6
Displacement cm
3 (cu in)3,498 (213.45)
Bore and stroke mm (in)95.5 x 81.4 (3.76 x 3.205)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-2-3-4-5-6
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings4
Compression ratio10.3
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)/300 rpmStandard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Va l v e t i m i n g
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)
Unit: degree
abcde f
240 238
664 8 52
SEM713A
PBIC0187E

EM-276
[VK45DE]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitNBS004PQ
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE BELTS
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in) Cylinder arrangementV-8
Displacement cm
3 (cu in)4,494 (274.22)
Bore and stroke mm (in)93 x 82.7 (3.66 x 3.256)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings5
Compression ratio10.5
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)/300 rpmStandard 1,320 (13.5, 191)
Minimum 1,130 (11.5, 164)
Differential limit
between cylinders98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Va l v e t i m i n g
Unit: degree
abcde f
228 240 -2 62 4 44
SEM957C
PBIC0187E
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Items Limit
Surface distortionIntake manifold (upper) 0.1 (0.004)
Intake manifold (lower) 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)

FFD-1
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
SECTION FFD
A
B
FFD
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
after Battery Disconnect ........................................... 2
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 2
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 6
DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 7
Cross-Sectional View ............................................... 7
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ........................................ 8
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................. 8
DRAINING ............................................................. 8
FILLING ................................................................. 8
Checking Differential Gear Oil .................................. 8
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ........................... 8
FRONT OIL SEAL .................................................
..... 9
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................
..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10SIDE OIL SEAL ......................................................... 11
Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY .......................... 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
COMPONENTS ................................................... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 15
COMPONENTS ................................................... 15
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 24
ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUST-
ING WASHERS (SHIMS) .................................... 25
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 35
General Specifications ......................................... ... 35
Inspection and Adjustment ..................................... 35
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ...................................... 35
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ....... 35
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................... 35
BACKLASH ......................................................... 35
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ....................... 35
SELECTIVE PARTS ............................................ 35

FFD-4
PREPARATION
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KV10111100
(J-37228)
Seal cutterRemoving carrier cover
ST3306S001
(J-22888-D)
Differential side bearing puller set
1: ST33051001
(J-22888-20)
Puller
2: ST33061000
(J-8107-2)
Base
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.Removing and installing side bearing inner
race
ST30031000
(J-22912-01)
ReplacerRemoving pinion rear bearing inner race
KV31103000
(J-38982)
Drift
a: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.
b: 70 mm (2.76 in) dia.Installing side bearing outer race
ST30611000
(J-25742-1)
Drift barInstalling side bearing outer race (Use with
KV31103000)
ST37820000
(—)
Drift
a: 39 mm (1.54 in) dia.
b: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.Installing pinion front and rear bearing outer
race
ST33230000
(J-25805-01)
Drift
a: 51 mm (2.01 in) dia.
b: 41 mm (1.61 in) dia.
c: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.Installing side bearing inner race Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
S-NT046
NT072
ZZA0700D
ZZA1113D
S-NT090
ZZA0836D
ZZA1046D