2008 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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2. Remove side flanges.
3. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotat

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2. Apply red lead to drive gear.CAUTION:
Apply red lead to both the f aces of 3 to 4 gears at 4 loca-
tions evenly spaced on drive gear.
3. Ro

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4. If tooth contact is improperly  adjusted, follow the procedure
below to adjust the pinion height (dimension

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Never change the total amount of washers as it will change the bearing preload.
Companion Flange Runout
1. Fit a test indicator to the inner s

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6. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of the bearing cap.
CAUTION:
 For matching mark

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9. Remove side bearing inner race.To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove
().
CAUTION:
 To prevent damage to the side bear

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15. Turn pinion mate gear, then remove pinion mate gear, pinion mate thrust washer, side gear and side gear thr

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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 side oil sea