2006 INFINITI QX56 torque

RFD-8
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
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Changing Differential Gear OilEDS0044O
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-15,
"COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket from the rear final drive assembly.
2. Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-15,
"COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilEDS0044P
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the rear final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-15,
"COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
LLIA0068E
Differential gear oil
grade and capacity : Refer to
MA-11, "Fluids
and Lubricants" .
LLIA0068E
LLIA0068E

FRONT OIL SEALRFD-9
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Removal and InstallationEDS0044Q
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drive shafts from the rear final drive assembly. Refer to RAX-7, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the side flanges and side oil seals. Refer to RFD-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to RFD-16, "
Total Preload Torque" .
NOTE:
Record the total preload torque measurement.
5. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.
6. Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.
CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the
companion flange or drive pinion.
7. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
8. Remove the front oil seal using Tool.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil seal. Then drive the new front oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush
with the gear carrier using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse front oil seal.

Do not incline the new front oil seal when installing.

Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil
seal.Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )
SDIA1142E
SDIA1054E
Tool number : KV381054S0 (J-34286)
SDIA0485E
Tool number : ST15310000 ( — )
PDIA0565E

RFD-10
FRONT OIL SEAL
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2. Install the companion flange to the drive pinion while aligning the matching marks.
3. Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion and the
seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut. Then adjust the
drive pinion lock nut tightening torque using Tool A, and check
the total preload torque using Tool B.

The total preload torque should be within the total preload
torque specification. When not replacing the collapsible
spacer, it should also be equal to the measurement taken dur-
ing removal plus an additional 0.56 N·m (0.06 Kg-m, 5 in-lb).

If the total preload torque is low, tighten the drive pinion lock
nut in 6.8 N·m (0.69 Kg-m, 5ft-lb) increments until the total
preload torque is met.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.

Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion
and the seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut.

Adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque to the
lower limit first. Do not exceed the drive pinion lock nut
specified torque. Refer to RFD-15, "
COMPONENTS" .

Do not loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the total preload torque. If the total preload torque
exceeds the specifications, replace the collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Refer to
RFD-15, "
Disassembly and Assembly" .

After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota-
tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.
4. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Check the differential gear oil level after installation. Refer to RFD-8, "
Checking Differential Gear
Oil" .
Tool number A: KV40104000 ( — )
B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque: Refer to RFD-16, "
To ta l P r e l o a d
To r q u e" .
WDIA0380E

RFD-12
CARRIER COVER
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Removal and InstallationEDS0044S
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear final drive assembly. Refer to RFD-13, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the carrier cover bolts and separate the carrier cover from the gear carrier using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not damage the mating surface.

Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the
mating surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealant to the mating surface ofthe carrier cover as shown.

Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-46,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
CAUTION:
Remove any old sealant adhering to the mating surfaces.
Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering
to the application and mating surfaces.
2. Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-15, "
COMPONENTS" .
3. Install the rear final drive assembly. Refer to RFD-13, "
Removal
and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Fill the rear final drive assembly with recommended differential gear oil. Refer to RFD-8, "
DIFFER-
ENTIAL GEAR OIL" .
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WDIA0123E
WDIA0282E

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Drain the differential gear oil before inspection and adjustment. Refer to RFD-8, "DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
OIL" .

Remove and install the carrier cover as necessary for inspection and adjustment. Refer to RFD-12, "CAR-
RIER COVER" .
Total Preload Torque
1. Remove the side flanges if necessary. Refer to RFD-19, "Side Flange" .
CAUTION:
The side flanges shaft must removed in order to measure total preload torque.
2. Rotate the drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
3. Rotate the drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth operation of the bearings.
4. Measure the total preload torque using Tool.
NOTE:
Total preload torque = Drive pinion bearing preload torque +
Side bearing preload torque

If the measured value is out of the specification, check and adjust each part. Adjust the drive pinion
bearing preload torque first, then adjust the side bearing preload torque.
CAUTION:
Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left individually.
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal
4. Drive pinion front bearing 5. Collapsible spacer 6. Drive pinion rear bearing
7. Drive pinion height adjusting washer 8. Drive pinion 9. Gear carrier
10. Drive gear 11. Pinion mate shaft 12. Lock pin
13. Pinion mate gear 14. Pinion mate thrust washer 15. Side gear
16. Side gear thrust washer 17. Differential case 18. Side bearing
19. Side bearing adjusting washer 20. Bearing cap 21. Carrier cover
22. Filler plug 23. Drain plug 24. Side oil seal
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque:
2.05 - 4.11 N·m (0.21 - 0.42 kg-m, 19 - 36 in-lb)
SPD884
If the total preload torque is greater than specificationOn drive pinion bearings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Use thinner side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount on each side. Refer to RFD-33, "
Side Bearing Adjusting
Washer" .
If the total preload torque is less than specification On drive pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion lock nut.
On side bearings: Use thicker side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount on each side. Refer to RFD-33, "
Side Bearing Adjust-
ing Washer" .

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the
heel (heel contact), use a thicker drive pinion height adjusting
washers to move the drive pinion closer to the drive gear.
Refer to RFD-33, "
Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer" .

If the tooth contact is near the flank (flank contact), or near the
toe (toe contact), use a thinner drive pinion height adjusting
washers to move the drive pinion farther from the drive gear.
Refer to RFD-33, "
Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer" .
Backlash
1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.

If the backlash is outside of the specification, change the thick-
ness of the side bearing adjusting washers.
CAUTION:
Do not change the total thickness of side bearing adjusting washers as it will change the side bearing
preload torque.
Companion Flange Runout
1. Rotate companion flange and check for runout on the outer face of the companion flange using suitable tool.
2. If the runout is outside of the runout limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
a. Rotate the companion flange on the drive pinion by 90° , 180°
and 270 ° while checking for the position where the runout is
minimum.
b. If the runout is still outside of the runout limit after the companion flange has been rotated on the drive pinion, possible cause
PDIA0440E
PDIA0441E
Backlash : 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0070 in)
If the backlash is greater than specification:
Make side bearing adjusting washer thicker on drive
gear back side, and side bearing adjusting washer
thinner on drive gear tooth side by the same amount.
Refer to RFD-33, "
Side Bearing Adjusting Washer" .
If the backlash is less than specification: Make side bearing adjusting washer thinner on drive
gear back side, and side bearing adjusting washer
thicker on drive gear tooth side by the same amount.
Refer to RFD-33, "
Side Bearing Adjusting Washer" .
SPD513
Runout limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less
WDIA0231E

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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ADJUSTING AND SELECTING WASHERS
Side Gear Back Clearance

Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled. Refer to RFD-28, "Differential Assembly" .
1. Place the differential case straight up so that the side gear to be measured is upward.
2. Using feeler gauges, measure the clearance between the side gear back and differential case at three different points, while
rotating the side gear. Average the three readings to calculate
the clearance. (Measure the clearance of the other side as well.)

If the side gear back clearance is outside of the specification,
use a thicker or thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust.
Refer to RFD-32, "
Side Gear Thrust Washer" .
CAUTION:

Insert feeler gauges with the same thickness on both
sides to prevent side gear from tilting.

Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive
resistance during differential motion.

Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individ-
ually.
NOTE:
Side gear back clearance is clearance between side gear and differential case for adjusting side gear
backlash.
Side Bearing Preload Torque

A selection of side bearing adjusting washers is required for successful completion of this procedure.
1. Apply differential gear oil to the side bearings, and install the dif- ferential case assembly with the side bearing outer races into
the gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing outer race when replacing side
bearing inner race (replace as a set).
PDIA0460E
Side gear back clearance: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in) or less.
If the side gear back clearance is greater than
specification:
Use a thicker side gear thrust washer.
If the side gear back clearance is less than
specification: Use a thinner side gear thrust washer.
PDIA0576E
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYRFD-25
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2. Insert the left and right original side bearing adjusting washers in
place between side bearings and gear carrier.
3. Align the matching mark on the side bearing cap with the match- ing mark on the gear carrier.
4. Install the side bearing caps and tighten the side bearing cap bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-15, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
5. Turn the differential assembly several times to seat the side bearings.
6. To determine side bearing preload torque, measure the pulling force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt using
To o l .
NOTE:
If pulling force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt
is within specification, side bearing preload torque will also be
within specification. Refer to RFD-32, "
PRELOAD TORQUE" .
7. If the pulling force is outside the specification, use a thicker or thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to RFD-
33, "Side Bearing Adjusting Washer" .
CAUTION:
Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left
individually.
8. Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the correct side bearing preload torque.
SPD924
SDIA1795E
Tool number : — (J-8129)
Specification : 34.2 - 39.2 N (3.5 - 4.0 kg, 7.7 - 8.8 lb) of pulling force at the drive gear bolt
SPD194A
If the pulling force is less than the specification:
Use a thicker side bearing adjusting washer.
If the pulling force is greater than the specification: Use a thinner side bearing adjusting washer.
SPD772