2007 INFINITI QX56 service

RFD-18
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REAR 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 gear.
2. Rotate the drive gear back and forth several times. Then check
for correct drive pinion to drive gear tooth contact as shown.
CAUTION:
Check tooth contact on drive side and reverse side.
3. If the tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure
below to adjust the pinion height (dimension X).
• If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the heel
(heel contact), use a thicker drive pinion height adjusting washers
to move the drive pinion closer to the drive gear.
Refer to RFD-32, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
• If the tooth contact is near the flank (flank contact), or near the toe
(toe contact), use a thinner drive pinion height adjusting washers to
move the drive pinion farther from the drive gear.
Refer to RFD-32, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
SPD357
SDIA0570E
SDIA0517E
PDIA0440E
PDIA0441E

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
RFD-19
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1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.
• If the backlash is outside of the specification, change the thickness
of the side bearing adjusting washers.
CAUTION:
Do not change the total thickness of side bearing adjusting washers as it will change the side bearing
preload torque.
Companion Flange Runout
1. Rotate companion flange and check for runout on the outer face
of the companion flange using suitable tool.
2. If the runout is outside of the runout limit, follow the procedure
below to adjust.
a. Rotate the companion flange on the drive pinion by 90°, 180°
and 270° while checking for the position where the runout is
minimum.
b. If the runout is still outside of the runout limit after the companion
flange has been rotated on the drive pinion, possible cause
could be an assembly malfunction of drive pinion and drive pinion bearing or a malfunctioning drive pinion
bearing.
c. If the runout is still outside of the runout limit after repair of the assembly of drive pinion and drive pinion
bearing or drive pinion bearing, replace the companion flange.
DISASSEMBLY
Side Flange
1. Drain the differential gear oil if necessary.
2. Remove the side flange using Tools.
3. Remove the side oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not to damage gear carrier.
Differential Assembly
1. Remove the side flanges.
2. Remove the carrier cover bolts.Backlash : 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0070 in)
If the backlash is greater than specification:
Make side bearing adjusting washer thicker on drive
gear back side, and side bearing adjusting washer
thinner on drive gear tooth side by the same amount.
Refer to RFD-32, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
If the backlash is less than specification:
Make side bearing adjusting washer thinner on drive
gear back side, and side bearing adjusting washer
thicker on drive gear tooth side by the same amount.
Refer to RFD-32, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
SPD513
Runout limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less
WDIA0231E
Tool numbers A: KV40104100 ( — )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)

RFD-20
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
3. Remove the carrier cover bolts and separate the carrier cover
from the gear carrier using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the
mating surface.
4. Mount the carrier on the Tool using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers.
5. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of
the side bearing cap and gear carrier.
CAUTION:
• For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage side bear-
ing cap or gear carrier.
• Side bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The
matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original
positions.
6. Remove the side bearing caps.
7. Lift the differential case assembly out using Tool.Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WDIA0123E
Tool number : KV38100800 (J-25604-01)
SPD888
SDIA1795E
S-PD343
Tool number : HT72400000 ( — )
S-PD344

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
RFD-21
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CAUTION:
• Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race.
Do not mix them up.
• Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with side
bearings.
8. Remove the side bearing inner races using Tools.
CAUTION:
• Engage Tool jaws in bearing groove to prevent damage.
• Place copper plates between the side bearing and drive
gear and the vise to prevent damage.
• Do not remove side bearing inner race unless it is being
replaced.
9. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on the differential
case and drive gear.
CAUTION:
Use paint for matching marks. Do not damage differential
case or drive gear.
10. Remove the drive gear bolts.
11. Tap the drive gear off the differential case using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.
12. Remove the lock pin of the pinion mate shaft from the drive gear
side using suitable tool.
SPD919
Tool number A: ST3306S001 ( — )
B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
SPD920
PDIA0496E
WDIA0132E

RFD-22
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
13. Remove the pinion mate shaft.
14. Turn the pinion mate gear, then remove the pinion mate gear,
pinion mate thrust washer, side gear and side gear thrust
washer from the differential case.
Drive Pinion Assembly
1. Remove the differential assembly.
2. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.
3. 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.
4. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
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Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )
SDIA1144E
SDIA1132E

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
RFD-23
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5. Press the drive pinion assembly (with rear inner bearing race
and collapsible spacer) out of the gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Do not drop drive pinion assembly.
6. Remove the front oil seal.
CAUTION:
Do not damage gear carrier.
7. Remove the drive pinion front bearing inner race.
8. Remove the drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion
height adjusting washer using Tool.
9. Remove the drive pinion front and rear bearing outer races by
tapping them uniformly using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage gear carrier.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Clean the disassembled parts. Then inspect the parts for wear or damage. If wear or damage are found, follow
the measures below.
Drive Pinion and Drive Gear
• If the drive pinion and drive gear teeth do not mesh or line-up correctly, determine the cause and adjust,
repair, or replace as necessary.
• If the drive pinion or drive gear are worn, cracked, damaged, pitted or chipped (by friction) noticeably,
replace with new drive pinion and drive gear.
• Drive pinion and drive gear are supplied in matched sets only. Matching numbers on both drive pinion and
drive gear are etched for verification. If a new drive pinion and drive gear set are being used, verify the num-
bers of each drive pinion and drive gear before proceeding with assembly.
Bearing
• If bearings are chipped (by friction), pitted, worn, rusted, scratched, or unusual noise is coming from bearing,
replace with new bearing assembly (as a new set).
• Bearing must be replaced with a new one whenever disassembled.
Side Gear and Pinion Mate Gear
• If any cracks or damage are found on the surface of the teeth, replace with new one.
• If any worn or chipped marks are found on the side of the side gear and pinion mate gear which contact the
thrust washer, replace with new one.
• Replace both side gear and pinion mate gear as a set when replacing side gear or pinion mate gear.
Side Gear Thrust Washer and Pinion Mate Thrust Washer
• If any chips (by friction), damage, or unusual wear are found, replace with new one.
SPD892
Tool number: : ST30021000 ( — )
S-PD179
SDIA0817E

RFD-24
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Gear Carrier
• If any wear or cracks are found on the contact sides of gear carrier, replace with new one.
Companion Flange
• If any chips (about 0.1mm, 0.004 in) or other damage on the companion flange surface which contacts the
front oil seal lips are found, replace with new one.
ADJUSTING AND SELECTING WASHERS
Side Gear Back Clearance
• Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled.
1. Place the differential case straight up so that the side gear to be
measured is upward.
2. Using feeler gauges, measure the clearance between the side
gear back and differential case at three different points, while
rotating the side gear. Average the three readings to calculate
the clearance. (Measure the clearance of the other side as well.)
• If the side gear back clearance is outside of the specification,
use a thicker or thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust.
Refer to RFD-32, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
CAUTION:
• Insert feeler gauges with the same thickness on both
sides to prevent side gear from tilting.
• Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive
resistance during differential motion.
• Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individu-
ally.
NOTE:
Side gear back clearance is clearance between side gear and differential case for adjusting side gear
backlash.
Side Bearing Preload Torque
• A selection of side bearing adjusting washers is required for successful completion of this procedure.
PDIA0460E
Side gear back clearance: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in) or less.
If the side gear back clearance is greater than
specification:
Use a thicker side gear thrust washer.
If the side gear back clearance is less than spec-
ification:
Use a thinner side gear thrust washer.
PDIA0576E

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
RFD-25
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1. 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).
2. Insert the left and right original side bearing adjusting washers in
place between side bearings and gear carrier.
3. Align the matching mark on the side bearing cap with the match-
ing mark on the gear carrier.
4. Install the side bearing caps and tighten the side bearing cap
bolts to the specified torque.
5. Turn the differential assembly several times to seat the side
bearings.
6. To determine side bearing preload torque, measure the pulling
force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt using
Tool.
NOTE:
If pulling force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt
is within specification, side bearing preload torque will also be
within specification. Refer to RFD-32, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
SPD527
SPD924
SDIA1795E
Tool number : — (J-8129)
Specification : 34.2 - 39.2 N (3.5 - 4.0 kg, 7.7 - 8.8 lb)
of pulling force at the drive gear bolt
SPD194A