2007 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual RFD-12
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SIDE OIL SEAL
Check the differential gear oil level after installation. Refer to RFD-8, "Checking Differential Gear
Oil".

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual CARRIER COVER
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CARRIER COVER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532605
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear final drive assembly. Refer to RF

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual RFD-14
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532606
REMOVAL
1. Remove the spare tire.
2. Drain the differential gear oil.

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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7. Place a suitable jack under the rear final drive assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not place the jack on the carrier co

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal
4. Drive pinion front bearing  5. Collapsible spacer 6. Drive pinion rear bearin

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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Drain the differential gear oil before inspection and adjustment. Refer

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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

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1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
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• If the backlash is outs