2008 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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13. Remove side bearing inner race.To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove
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CAUTION:
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19. Turn pinion mate gear, then remove pinion mate gears, pinion mate thrust washers, side gears and side gear

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5. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier.CAUTION:
Never drop drive pinion assembly.
6. Remove front oil seal.
7. Remove pinion fron

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Differential Side Gear Clearance
 Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled. Refer to "Differe

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3. Press-fit side bearing outer race into gear carrier with tool.CAUTION:
 At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until itbecomes

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9. If the turning torque is outside the specification, use a thicker/ thinner side bearing adjusting shim to a

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3. Temporarily tighten removed drive pinion lock nut to drive pinion.NOTE:
Use removed drive pinion lock nut only for the preload measurement

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2. Temporarily install pinion height adjusting washer (1).
When hypoid gear se t has been replaced Select pin