2008 INFINITI QX56 oil

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001604448
REMOVAL
1. Drain the differential gear oil. Refer to
DLN-207, "Changing Differential Gear Oil".
2. Remove the drive shafts from the front final drive assembly. Refer to FAX-9, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the front cross member.
4. Remove the front propeller shaft from the front final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-184, "
Removal and
Installation".
5. Disconnect the vent hose from the front final drive assembly.
6. Support the front final drive assembly using a suitable jack.
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Front cross member
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7. Remove the front final drive assembly bolts, then remove the front final drive assembly.
CAUTION:
Support the front final drive assembly while removing using
a suitable jack.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the breather hose caused by folding or bend-ing when installing it.
• Fill the front final drive assembly with differe ntial gear oil after installation. Refer to DLN-207,
"Checking Differential Gear Oil".
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001604449
COMPONENTS
1. Side bearing adjuster
2. Side bearing3. Side gear thrust washer
4. Side gear 5. Lock pin6. Pinion mate thrust washer
7. Pinion mate gear 8. Pinion mate shaft9. Drive pinion
10. Drive pinion height adjusting washer 11. Drive pinion rear bearing 12. Collapsible spacer
13. Breather tube 14. Differential side flange 15. Dust shield
16. Circular clip 17. Side oil seal18. Drive pinion front bearing
19. Front oil seal 20. Companion flange21. Drive pinion lock nut
22. Drain plug 23. Differential side shaft24. Differential side shaft bearing
25. Extension tube 26. O-ring27. Gear carrier
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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Drain the differential gear oil before inspection and adjustment. Refer to DLN-207, "Changing Differential
Gear Oil".
• Remove and install the carrier cover as necessary for inspection and adjustment. Refer to DLN-211,
"Removal and Installation".
Total Preload Torque
1. Install the differential side shaft and differential side flange if necessary.
CAUTION:
The differential side shaft and differential side flange must be installed in order to measure total
preload torque.
2. Rotate the drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
3. Rotate the drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth operation of the bearings.
4. Measure total preload torque using Tool.
NOTE:
Total preload torque = Drive pinion bearing preload torque +
Side bearing preload torque
• If the measured value is out of the specification, check and adjust each part. Adjust the drive pinion
bearing preload torque first, then adjust the side bearing preload torque.
Drive Gear Runout
1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
2. Rotate the drive gear to measure runout.
• If the runout is outside of the limit, check the condition of the drive
gear assembly. Foreign material may be caught between the drive
gear and differential case, or the differential case or drive gear may
be deformed.
CAUTION:
Replace drive gear and drive pinion as a set.
Tooth Contact
28. Plate 29. Differential case30. Drive gear
31. Side bearing cap 32. Filler plug33. Carrier cover
34. Bushing 35. Bearing36 Screw
37 Dowel pin
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque : Refer to DLN-231, "
Inspection and Adjust-
ment"
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If the total preload torque is greater than specification
On drive pinion b earings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Loosen the side bearin g adjuster by the same amount on each
side.
If the total preload torque is less than specification
On drive pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion lock nut.
On side bearings: Tighten the side bear ing adjuster by the same amount on each
side.
Runout limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less
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Backlash
1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.
• If the backlash is outside of the specification, adjust each sidebearing adjuster.
CAUTION:
Do not change the side bearing adjusters by different
amounts as it will change the side bearing preload torque.
Companion Flange Runout
1. Rotate companion flange and check for runout on the compan-
ion flange face (inner side of the bolt holes) and companion
flange inner side (socket diameter) using suitable tool.
2. If the runout is outside the runout limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
a. Rotate the companion flange on the drive pinion by 90 °, 180 °
and 270° while checking for the position where the runout is minimum.
b. If the runout is still outside of the runout limit after the companion flange has been rotated on the drive pin-
ion, possible cause could be an assembly malfunction of drive pinion and drive pinion bearing or a mal-
functioning drive pinion bearing.
c. If the runout is still outside of t he runout limit after repair of the assembly of drive pinion and drive pinion
bearing or drive pinion bearing, replace the companion flange.
DISASSEMBLY
Differential Assembly
1. Drain the differential gear oil if necessary. Backlash: 0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.0050 - 0.0078 in)
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If the backlash is greater than specification:
Loosen side bearing adjuster A and tighten side bear-
ing adjuster B by the same amount.
If the backlash is less than specification: Loosen side bearing adjuster B and tighten side bear-
ing adjuster A by the same amount.
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Runout limit
Companion flange face: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Companion flange inner side: 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
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2. Remove the differential side shaft and differential side flange
using suitable tool.
3. Remove the extension tube and O-ring from the gear carrier.
4. Place a small hole in the side oil seal case using suitable tool.
5. Remove the side oil seal using Tool as shown.
6. Remove the carrier cover bolts and separate the carrier cover from the gear carrier using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert flat-bladed screwdr iver, this will damage the
mating surface.
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Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
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Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
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7. Place a small hole in the front oil seal case using suitable tool.
8. Remove the front oil seal using Tool as shown.
9. Remove the drive pinion front bearing inner race.
10. Remove the drive pinion front bearing outer race using Tool as
shown. Locate the driver on the back edge of the drive pinion
front bearing outer race, then drive the drive pinion front bearing
outer race out.
CAUTION:
Do not damage gear carrier.
11. Remove the drive pinion rear bearing outer race using Tool as shown. Locate the driver on the back edge of the drive pinion
rear bearing outer race, then drive the drive pinion rear bearing
outer race out.
CAUTION:
Do not damage gear carrier.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Clean the disassembled parts. Then inspect the parts for wear or damage. If wear or damage are found, follow
the measures below.
Drive Pinion and Drive Gear
• If the drive pinion and drive gear teeth do not mesh or line-up correctly, determine the cause and adjust,
repair, or replace as necessary.
• If the drive pinion or drive gear are worn, crack ed, damaged, pitted or chipped (by friction) noticeably,
replace with new drive pinion and drive gear.
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Tool number : SP8P
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Tool number A: C-4171
B: D-103
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Tool number A: C-4171B: C-4307
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• Drive pinion and drive gear are supplied in matched sets only. Matching numbers on both drive pinion and drive gear are etched for verification. If a new drive pinion and drive gear set are being used, verify the num-
bers of each drive pinion and drive gear before proceeding with assembly.
Bearing
• If bearings are chipped (by friction), pitted, worn, rusted, scratched, or unusual noise is coming from bearing,
replace with new bearing assembly (as a new set).
• Bearing must be replaced with a new one whenever disassembled.
Side Gear and Pinion Mate Gear
• If any cracks or damage are found on the surface of the teeth, replace with new one.
• If any worn or chipped marks are found on the side of the side gear and pinion mate gear which contact the
thrust washer, replace with new one.
• Replace both side gear and pinion mate gear as a set when replacing side gear or pinion mate gear.
Side Gear Thrust Washer and Pinion Mate Thrust Washer
• If any chips (by friction), damage, or unus ual wear are found, replace with new one.
Gear Carrier
• If any wear or cracks are found on the contac t sides of gear carrier, replace with new one.
Companion Flange
• If any chips (about 0.1mm, 0.004 in) or other damage on the companion flange surface which contacts the
front oil seal lips are found, replace with new one.
ADJUSTING AND SELECTING WASHERS
Side Gear Back Clearance
• Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
1. Place the differential case straight up so that the side gear to be measured is upward.
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