2007 NISSAN 350Z service

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REAR FINAL DRIVE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
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REAR FINAL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 7
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 7
DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 8
Cross-Sectional View ............................................... 8
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ........................................ 9
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................. 9
DRAINING ............................................................. 9
FILLING ................................................................. 9
Checking Differential Gear Oil .................................. 9
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ........................... 9
FRONT OIL SEAL .................................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT
FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL ................. 10
REMOVAL ............................................................ 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
SIDE OIL SEAL ........................................................ 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ............................ 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17COMPONENTS ................................................... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
Disassembly and Assembly (R200 2-pinion) .......... 19
COMPONENTS ................................................... 19
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 20
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 28
ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUST-
ING WASHERS ................................................... 28
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 33
Disassembly and Assembly (R200V LSD) ............. 39
COMPONENTS ................................................... 39
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 40
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 44
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 48
ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUST-
ING WASHERS ................................................... 48
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 53
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 59
General Specifications ............................................ 59
Inspection and Adjustment ..................................... 59
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ...................................... 59
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ....... 59
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................... 59
BACKLASH ......................................................... 59
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ....................... 59
SELECTIVE PARTS ............................................ 60

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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Service Notice or PrecautionsNDS00009

Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. If matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts when applied.

Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, it is preferable to work in dustproof area.

Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of
the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.

Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them
with a new ones if necessary.

Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time when the unit is disassembled.

In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.

Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow-dry them.

Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.

When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any moisture, oil,
and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.

Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.

Avoid using cotton gloves or shop rags to prevent entering of lint.

During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and apply new gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-
purpose grease as specified for each vehicle, if necessary.

PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNDS0000A
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV40104000
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Flange wrench
a: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.Removing and installing drive pinion lock nut
KV381054S0
(J-34286)
PullerRemoving front oil seal
ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.

Installing front oil seal

Installing pinion rear bearing outer race
KV40104100
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AttachmentRemoving side flange
ST36230000
(J-25840-A)
Sliding hammer Removing side flange
KV38100200
(J-26233)
Drift
a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.Installing side oil seal
KV38107900
(J-39352)
ProtectorInstalling side flange
NT659
ZZA0601D
ZZA0811D
ZZA0804D
ZZA0803D
ZZA1143D
S-NT129

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PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsNDS0000B
Tool nameDescription
Spacer
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 30 mm (1.18 in)Installing pinion front bearing inner race
Power toolLoosening nuts and bolts
ZZA1133D
PBIC0190E

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsNDS0000L
Inspection and AdjustmentNDS0000M
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
PRELOAD TORQUE
BACKLASH
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Applied modelVQ35DE
M/T A/T
Final drive model R200 R200V (With LSD)
Gear ratio3.538 3.357
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 46/13 47/14
Oil capacity (Approx.)
(US pt, lmp pt)1.4 (3, 2-1/2)
Number of pinion gears 2 4
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less
ItemSpecification
R200 R200V (With LSD)
Side gear backlash
(Clearance between side gear and differential case)0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly
without excessive resistance during
differential motion.)0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly
without excessive resistance during
differential motion.)
Item Specification
Pinion bearing (P
1 ) 2.65 – 3.23 N·m (0.27 – 0.32 kg-m, 24 – 28 in-lb)
Side bearing (P
2 ) 0.20 – 0.52 N·m(0.02 – 0.05 kg-m, 2 – 4 in-lb)
Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
(Total preload = P
1 + P2 )2.85 – 3.75 N·m(0.29 – 0.38 kg-m, 26 – 33 in-lb)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.10 – 0.15 mm (0.0039 – 0.0059 in)
Item Runout limit
Companion flange face 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less
Inner side of the companion flange 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SELECTIVE PARTS
Side Gear Thrust Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Side Bearing Adjusting Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.R200 R200V
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
0.75 (0.0295)
0.78 (0.0307)
0.81 (0.0319)
0.84 (0.0331)
0.87 (0.0343)
0.90 (0.0350)
0.93 (0.0366)38424 EC000
38424 EC001
38424 EC002
38424 EC003
38424 EC004
38424 EC005
38424 EC0060.80 (0.0315)
0.83 (0.0327)
0.86 (0.0339)
0.89 (0.0350)
0.92 (0.0362)
0.95 (0.0374)
0.98 (0.0386)
1.01 (0.0398)
1.04 (0.0409)
1.07 (0.0421)
1.10 (0.0433)
1.13 (0.0445)38424 40F60
38424 40F61
38424 40F62
38424 40F63
38424 40F64
38424 40F65
38424 40F66
38424 40F67
38424 40F68
38424 40F69
38424 40F70
38424 40F711.16 (0.0457)
1.19 (0.0469)
1.22 (0.0480)
1.25 (0.0492)
1.28 (0.0504)
1.31 (0.0516)
1.34 (0.0528)
1.37 (0.0539)
1.40 (0.0551)
1.43 (0.0563)
1.46 (0.0575)
1.49 (0.0587)38424 40F72
38424 40F73
38424 40F74
38424 40F75
38424 40F76
38424 40F77
38424 40F78
38424 40F79
38424 40F80
38424 40F81
38424 40F82
38424 40F83
R200, R200V
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
3.05 (0.1201)
3.08 (0.1213)
3.11 (0.1224)
3.14 (0.1236)
3.17 (0.1248)
3.20 (0.1260)
3.23 (0.1272)
3.26 (0.1283)38154 0C000
38154 0C001
38154 0C002
38154 0C003
38154 0C004
38154 0C005
38154 0C006
38154 0C0073.29 (0.1295)
3.32 (0.1307)
3.35 (0.1319)
3.38 (0.1331)
3.41 (0.1343)
3.44 (0.1354)
3.47 (0.1366)
3.50(0.1378)38154 0C008
38154 0C009
38154 0C010
38154 0C011
38154 0C012
38154 0C013
38154 0C014
38154 0C015
R200, R200V
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
2.00 (0.0787)
2.05 (0.0807)
2.10 (0.0827)
2.15 (0.0846)
2.20 (0.0866)
2.25 (0.0886)
2.30 (0.0906)38453 N3100
38453 N3101
38453 N3102
38453 N3103
38453 N3104
38453 N3105
38453 N31062.35 (0.0925)
2.40 (0.0945)
2.45 (0.0965)
2.50 (0.0984)
2.55 (0.1004)
2.60 (0.1024)
2.65 (0.1043)38453 N3107
38453 N3108
38453 N3109
38453 N3110
38453 N3111
38453 N3112
38453 N3113