2007 INFINITI M35 oil

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PRECAUTIONS
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Service Notice or PrecautionsNDS000EY

Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. If matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts when applied.

Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, it is preferable to work in dustproof area.

Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of
the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.

Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them
with a new ones if necessary.

Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time when the unit is disassembled.

In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.

Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow-dry them.

Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.

When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any moisture, oil,
and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.

Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.

Avoid using cotton gloves or shop rags to prevent entering of lint.

During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and apply new gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-
purpose grease as specified for each vehicle, if necessary.

PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsNDS000EZ
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV381054S0
(J-34286)
PullerRemoving front oil seal
ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.

Installing front oil seal

Installing pinion rear bearing outer race
KV40104100
(—)
AttachmentRemoving side flange (For VQ35DE models)
KV40101000
(—)
AttachmentRemoving side flange (For VK45DE models)
ST36230000
(J-25840-A)
Sliding hammer Removing side flange
KV38100200
(J-26233)
Drift
a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.Installing side oil seal
KV38107900
(J-39352)
ProtectorInstalling side flange
ZZA0601D
ZZA0811D
ZZA0804D
NT159
ZZA0803D
ZZA1143D
S-NT129

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartNDS000F1
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
Refer to RFD-26, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to RFD-20, "
Tooth Contact
" .
Refer to RFD-26, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to RFD-21, "
Backlash
" .
Refer to RFD-22, "
Companion Flange Runout
" .
Refer to RFD-9, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
" .
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise×××××××××××××

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
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Changing Differential Gear OilNDS000F3
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem-
bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COM-
PONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1),
then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilNDS000F4
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL

Make sure that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.

Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mount-
ing hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.

Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assem-
bly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Oil capacity:
Approx. 1.4 (3 US pt, 2-1/2 Imp pt)
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FRONT OIL SEAL
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Removal and InstallationNDS000F5
CAUTION:
Verify identification stamp of replacement frequency put in the lower part of gear carrier to determine
replacement for collapsible spacer when replacing front oil seal. Refer to RFD-10, "
IDENTIFICATION
STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL" . If necessary collapsible spacer
replacement, remove final drive assembly and disassemble it to replace front oil seal and collapsible
spacer. Refer to RFD-16, "
Removal and Installation" and RFD-18, "Disassembly and Assembly" .
NOTE:
The reuse of collapsible spacer is prohibited in principle. However, it is reusable on a one-time basis
only in cases when replacing front oil seal.
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL

The diagonally shaded area in the figure shows stamping point
for replacement frequency of front oil seal.

The following table shows if collapsible spacer replacement is
needed before replacing front oil seal.
When collapsible spacer replacement is required, disassemble
final drive assembly to replace collapsible spacer and front oil
seal. Refer to RFD-18, "
Disassembly and Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.

After replacing front oil seal, make a stamping on the stamping point in accordance with the table below in
order to identify replacement frequency.
CAUTION:
Stamping shall be made from left to right.
REMOVAL
1. Drain gear oil. Refer to RFD-9, "DRAINING" .
2. Make a judgment if a collapsible spacer replacement is required. Refer to RFD-10, "
IDENTIFICATION
STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL" .
3. Remove center muffler with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
5. Remove drive shaft from final drive. Then suspend it by wire etc. Refer to RAX-8, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT"
.
Stamp collapsible spacer replacement
No stamp Not required
“0” or “0” on the far right of stamp Required
“01” or “1” on the far right of stamp Not required
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Stamp before stamping Stamping on the far right Stamping
No stamp00
“0”
(Front oil seal was replaced once.)101
“01”
(Collapsible spacer and front oil seal were replaced last time.)0 010
“0” is on the far right.
(Only front oil seal was replaced last time.)1...01
“1” is on the far right.
(Collapsible spacer and front oil seal were replaced last time.)0 ...010

FRONT OIL SEAL
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6. Install attachment to side flange, and then pull out the side
flange with the sliding hammer.

For VQ35DE models
NOTE:
Circular clip installation position: Final drive side

For VK45DE models
NOTE:
Circular clip installation position: Final drive side
7. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" .
8. Measure the total preload with the preload gauge.
NOTE:
Record the preload measurement.
9. Put matching mark (B) on the end of the drive pinion. The
matching mark (B) should be in line with the matching mark (A)
on companion flange (1).
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage companion
flange and drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark (A) on the final drive companion flange (1)
indicates the maximum vertical runout position.
10. Remove drive pinion lock nut using the flange wrench.Tool number A: KV40104100 ( — )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
SDIA1582E
Tool number A: KV40101000 ( — )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
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Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
PDIA0977E
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11. Remove companion flange using a puller.
12. Remove front oil seal using the puller.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to front oil seal lips.
2. Install front oil seal using the drift as shown in figure.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

Do not incline oil seal when installing.
3. Align the matching mark (B) of drive pinion with the matching
mark (A) of companion flange (1), and then install the compan-
ion flange (1).
PDIA0979E
Tool number A: KV381054S0 (J-34286)
PDIA0980E
Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)
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4. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of new drive pin-
ion lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
5. Tighten to drive pinion lock nut, while adjust total preload torque.
CAUTION:

Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.

If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Do not
loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.
6. Make a stamping for identification of front oil seal replacement
frequency. Refer to RFD-10, "
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT
OIL SEAL" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
7. Install propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side
gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.
c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until
sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Mea-
surement A) in the figure comes into the following.
9. Install drive shaft. Refer to RAX-8, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
10. Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR"
.
11. Install center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
12. Refill gear oil to the final drive and check oil level. Refer to RFD-9, "
FILLING" .
13. Check the final drive for oil leakage. Refer to RFD-9, "
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL" . Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
147 - 323 N·m (15 - 32 kg-m, 109 - 238 ft-lb)
Total preload torque:
Total preload torque should equal the measurement
taken during removal plus an additional 0.1 - 0.4 N·m
(0.01 - 0.04 kg-m, 1 - 3 in-lb).
Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
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Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)
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