2007 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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Disassembly and AssemblyNDS000CS
COMPONENTS (VQ35DE MODELS)
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Com

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34. Side shaft bearing 35. Extension tube retainer  36. Side shaft oil seal 
37. Dust sealed 38. Side shaft 
A: Oil seal lip 
B: Sc

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COMPONENTS (VK45DE MODELS)
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal

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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Rotate drive pinion b

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Drive Gear Runout
1. Remove carrier cover. Refer to FFD-34, "Differential Assembly" . 
2. F

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4. If tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure 
below to adjust the pinion height (dimension X).
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If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the 
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c. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the check and repair, replace companion flange.
DISASSEMBLY 
Side Shaft