2007 INFINITI M35 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI M35 2007  Factory Service Manual RFD-20
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Tooth Contact
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to RFD-22, "Differential Assembly" .
2. Apply red lead to drive gear.
CAUTION:
Apply red lea

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

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INFINITI M35 2007  Factory Service Manual RFD-22
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Companion Flange Runout
1. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of companion flange (socket
diameter).
2. Rotate companion flange to

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7. Remove bearing caps.
8. Lift differential case assembly out with a suitable tool.
Keep side bearing out

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INFINITI M35 2007  Factory Service Manual RFD-24
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
10. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one differen-
tial case assembly.
CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Do no

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2. Remove drive pinion lock nut with the flange wrench.
3. Put matching mark (B) on the end of drive pinion

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INFINITI M35 2007  Factory Service Manual RFD-26
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
11. Tap pinion front/rear bearing outer races uniformly a brass rod or
equivalent to removed.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear c

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2. Using feeler gauge, measure the clearance between side gear
back and differential case at 3 different po