2007 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual FFD-14
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Drain the differential gear oil before inspection and adjustment. Refer to FFD-7.
• Remove and instal

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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P Total Preload Torque
1. Install the differential side shaft and differential side flange if necessary.
CAUTIO

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual FFD-16
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
1. Apply red lead to the drive gear.
NOTE:
Apply red lead to both faces of three to four gears, at four loca-
tions evenly spaced on the drive

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P Backlash
1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.
• If the backlash is out

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual FFD-18
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
2. Remove the differential side shaft and differential side flange
using suitable tool.
3. Remove the extension tube and O-ring from the gear

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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7. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of
the side bearing cap and gear carrier.
CAUT

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual FFD-20
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
• Keep side bearing outer races together with side bearing
inner races. Do not mix them up.
12. For proper reinstallation, paint matching ma

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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P Drive Pinion Assembly
1. Remove the differential assembly. 
2. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.
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