2007 INFINITI QX56 service

RFD-2
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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Servicing Rear Final DriveINFOID:0000000003532597
• Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.
• Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. When matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.
• Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.
• Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of the unit, preventing them from
entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
• Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
• Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.
• Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. Replace them
with new ones if necessary.
• Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.
• Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.
• Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
• When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil, and
foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.
• In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
• During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.
• Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.

PREPARATION
RFD-3
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PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532598
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
KV40104000
(—)
Flange wrenchRemoving and installing drive pinion nut
a: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
KV381054S0
(J-34286)
PullerRemoving front oil seal
ST15310000
(—)
Drift• Installing front oil seal
• Installing drive pinion rear bearing outer
race.
a: 96 mm (3.77 in) dia.
b: 84 mm (3.30 in) dia.
ST36230000
(J-25840-A)
Slide hammer Removing side flange
KV40104100
(—)
Axle stand Removing side flange
ST35271000
(—)
DriftInstalling side oil seal
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.
NT659
ZZA0601D
ZZA0811D
ZZA0803D
ZZA0804D
ZZA1143D

RFD-4
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PREPARATION
KV38107900
(J-39352)
ProtectorInstalling side flange
KV38100800
(J-25604-01)
AttachmentSecuring unit assembly
a: 541 mm (21.30 in) dia.
b: 200 mm (7.87 in) dia.
ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
(J-25765)
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
(—)
Socket adapter (1/2 in)
3. HT62900000
(—)
Socket adapter (3/8 in)Measuring drive pinion bearing preload torque
and total preload torque
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutterRemoving carrier cover
ST3306S001
(—)
Differential side bearing puller set
1.ST33051001
(—)
Puller
2.ST33061000
(J-8107-2)
BaseRemoving side bearing inner race
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
ST30021000
(—)
Bearing pullerRemoving drive pinion rear bearing inner race Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
S-NT129
SDIA0267E
NT124
S-NT046
NT072
ZZA0700D

PREPARATION
RFD-5
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KV38100200
(J-26233)
DriftInstalling side bearing inner race
a: 65 mm (2.55 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.92 in) dia.
ST33081000
(—)
DriftInstalling side bearing inner race
a: 43 mm (1.69 in) dia.
b: 33.5 mm (1.31 in) dia.
ST35325000
(—)
DriftInstalling drive pinion front bearing outer race
(use with ST30621000)
ST30621000
(—)
DriftInstalling drive pinion front bearing outer race
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.
ST30022000
(—)
DriftInstalling drive pinion rear bearing inner race
a: 110 mm (4.33 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
HT72400000
(—)
Slide hammerRemoving differential case assembly Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
ZZA1143D
ZZA0810D
S-NT090
ZZA0810D
ZZA0920D
S-NT125

RFD-6
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PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool
INFOID:0000000003532599
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(J-8129)
Spring gaugeMeasuring turning torque
KV10112100
(BT-8653-A)
Angle wrenchTightening bolts for drive gear Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
NT127
NT014
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening nuts and bolts
PBIC0190E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RFD-7
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003532600
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
RFD-15RFD-15RFD-15RFD-15RFD-15RFD-8
PR-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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RAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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RSU-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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RAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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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
REAR AXLE
REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom FINAL DRIVE Noise××××××××××××××

RFD-8
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Changing Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000003532601
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-15,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket from the rear final drive
assembly.
2. Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-15,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000003532602
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the rear final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as
shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-15,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
LLIA0068E
Differential gear oil
grade and capacity: Refer to MA-10, "Fluids and
Lubricants".
LLIA0068E
LLIA0068E

FRONT OIL SEAL
RFD-9
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FRONT OIL SEAL
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532603
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drive shafts from the rear final drive assembly. Refer to RAX-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the side flanges and side oil seals. Refer to RFD-11, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to RFD-15, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
NOTE:
Record the total preload torque measurement.
5. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.
6. Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion
using paint.
CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the
companion flange or drive pinion.
7. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
8. Remove the front oil seal using Tool.
INSTALLATION
Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )
SDIA1142E
SDIA1054E
Tool number : KV381054S0 (J-34286)
SDIA0485E