2007 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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7. Remove differential case assembly from gear carrier. 
8. Remove side oil seal (right sid

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13. Remove side bearing inner race. 
To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to

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19. Turn pinion mate gear, then remove pinion mate gears, pinion 
mate thrust washers, side

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5. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier. 
CAUTION: 
Do not drop drive pinion assembly. 
6. Remove front oil seal. 
7. Re

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ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUSTING WASHERS (SHIMS) 
Differential Side Gear Clearance
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3. Press-fit side bearing outer race into gear carrier with tool. 
CAUTION:
At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until

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

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3. Temporarily tighten removed drive pinion lock nut to drive pinion. 
NOTE: 
Use removed drive pinion lock nut only for the preloa