2007 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual 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 surfac

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CAUTION:
• Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race.
Do not mix them up.
• Keep side bearing

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual RFD-22
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
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 sid

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5. Press the drive pinion assembly (with rear inner bearing race
and collapsible spacer) out of the gear carri

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual 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

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1. Apply differential gear oil to the side bearings, and install the dif-
ferential case assembly with the sid

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INFINITI QX56 2007  Factory Service Manual RFD-26
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
7. If the pulling force is outside the specification, use a thicker or
thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to RFD-
32, "Insp

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4. Assemble the collapsible spacer to the drive pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse collapsible spacer.
5. Apply dif