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4. Install the pinion mate shaft and align the lock pin hole on the
pinion mate shaft with the lock pin hole on the differential case.
5. Measure the side gear end play. If necessary, select the appro-
priate side gear thrust washers.
6. Drive a new lock pin into the pinion mate shaft until it is flush
with the differential case using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse lock pin.
7. Align the matching mark of the differential case with the mark of
the drive gear, then place the drive gear onto the differential
case.
8. Install and tighten the new drive gear bolts to the specified
torque.
CAUTION:
• Make sure the drive gear back and threaded holes are
clean.
• Do not reuse drive gear bolts.
• Tighten new drive gear bolts in a crisscross pattern.
9. Press the new side bearing inner races to the differential case
using Tools.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing inner races.
SDIA0195J
SPD030
SDIA2593E
SDIA2239E
Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523)
B: ST33081000
SPD353
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10. Install side bearing adjusters into gear carrier.
11. Apply differential gear oil to the side bearings, and install the dif-
ferential case assembly with the side bearing outer races into
the gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing outer race when replacing side
bearing inner race (replace as a set).
12. Install the side bearing caps with the matching marks aligned.
NOTE:
Do not tighten at this step. This allows further tightening of side
bearing adjusters.
13. Tighten each side bearing adjuster alternately turning drive gear.
14. Check and adjust tooth contact, backlash, drive gear runout and total preload torque.
Recheck above items.
• After adjusting tooth contact and backlash secure side bearing
adjuster with screws and tighten side bearing cap bolt to the
specified torque.
15. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new side oil seal. Then drive the new side oil seal in evenly to
the gear carrier using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse side oil seal.
• Do not incline the new side oil seal when installing.
• Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new side oil seal.
SPD527
PDIA0700E
SDIA2265E
SDIA2263E
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16. Install the extension tube with a new O-ring.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse O-ring.
• If the extension tube is being replaced, install a new axle
shaft bearing.
17. Apply 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealant to the mating surface of
the carrier cover as shown.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-45,
"Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
CAUTION:
Remove any old sealant adhering to the mating surfaces.
Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering
to the application and mating surfaces.
18. Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to
the specified torque.
19. Install side shaft and side flange.
SDIA3205E
SDIA3204E
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General SpecificationINFOID:0000000003532595
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000003532596
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
Unit: mm (in)
PRELOAD TORQUE
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
BACKLASH
Unit: mm (in)
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
SELECTIVE PARTS
Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
Applied modelVK56E
Final drive modelM205
Gear ratio3.357
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 47/14
Differential gear oil capacity (Approx.)
1.6 (3 3/8 US pt, 2 7/8 Imp pt)
Number of pinion gears2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.08 (0.0031) or less
Item Specification
Side gear back clearance (Clearance between side gear and dif-
ferential case for adjusting side gear backlash)0.20 (0.0079) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance
during differential motion.)
Item Specification
Drive pinion bearing preload torque 2.3 - 3.4 (0.23 - 0.35, 21 - 31)
Total preload torque
(Total preload torque = drive pinion bearing preload torque + side
bearing preload torque).2.98 - 4.76 (0.31 - 0.48, 27 - 42)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion backlash 0.12 - 0.20 (0.0050 - 0.0079)
Item Runout limit
Companion flange face 0.10 (0.0039) or less
Companion flange inner side 0.13 (0.0051) or less
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Unit: mm (in)
*Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Side Gear Thrust Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.Thickness Package part number*
1.22 (0.048)
1.24 (0.049)
1.27 (0.050)
1.30 (0.051)
1.32 (0.052)38154 8S111
1.35 (0.053)
1.37 (0.054)
1.40 (0.055)
1.42 (0.056)
1.45 (0.057)38154 8S112
1.47 (0.058)
1.50 (0.059)
1.52 (0.060)
1.55 (0.061)
1.57 (0.062)38154 8S113
1.60 (0.063)
1.63 (0.064)
1.65 (0.065)
1.68 (0.066)
1.70 (0.067)38154 8S114
1.73 (0.068)
1.75 (0.069)
1.78 (0.070)
1.80 (0.071)
1.83 (0.072)38154 8S115
Thickness Package part number*
0.76 (0.030)
0.79 (0.031)
0.81 (0.032)
0.84 (0.033)
0.87 (0.034)38424 8S111
0.89 (0.035)
0.91 (0.036)
0.94 (0.037)
0.97 (0.038)
0.99 (0.039)38424 8S112
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FUEL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................2
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
2
PREPARATION ...................................................3
Special Service Tool .................................................3
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................3
FUEL SYSTEM ....................................................4
Checking Fuel Line ...................................................4
General Precaution ...................................................4
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER
AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY .........................
5
Removal and Installation ..........................................5
Disassembly and Assembly ......................................9
FUEL TANK ......................................................10
Removal and Installation .........................................10
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Standard and Limit ..................................................15
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000003532200
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532201
The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532202
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
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(J-46536)
Fuel tank lock ring toolRemoving and installing fuel tank lock ring
LBIA0398E
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E