2008 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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REMOVAL
1. Remove the front final dr

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001604448
REMOVAL
1. Drain the differen

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7. Remove the front final drive assembly bolts, then remove the front final drive assem

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
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COMPONENTS
1. Side bearing ad

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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Drain the differential gear oil before inspectio

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1. Apply red lead to the drive gear.
NOTE:
Apply red lead to both faces of three to four gears, at four loca-
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Backlash
1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.
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2. Remove the differential side shaft and differential side flange
using suitable tool.
3. Remove the extension tube and