2007 INFINITI M35 Factory Service Manual

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4. Install bearing caps in their correct locations and tighten bearing
cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18,
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Pinion front bearing; make sure the J-34309-3 pinion front
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7. Place the J-34309-11 “R200A” pinion height adapter onto the
gauge plate and tighten it by hand.
CAUTION:
Make sure all machined

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12. Select the correct pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to RFD-38, "Pinion Height Adjusting Washer" .

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3. Install selected drive pinion height adjusting washer (2) to drive
pinion. Press pinion rear bearing inner race (1) to it, using dr

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10. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of drive pinion
lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive

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2. Install side gears and thrust washers into differential case.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gears.

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9. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the
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