2009 INFINITI QX56 200

DLN-204
< PRECAUTION >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of a ll control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Servicing Front Final DriveINFOID:0000000004193536
 Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.
 Check for the correct installation status prior to re moval or disassembly. When matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the f unction of the parts they are applied to.
 Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.
 Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of the unit, preventing them from
entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
 Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
 Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.
 Check appearance of the disassembled parts for dam age, deformation, and abnormal wear. Replace them
with new ones if necessary.
 Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.
 Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.
 Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
 When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil, and
foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.
 In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in severa l steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
 During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.
 Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.
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PREPARATIONDLN-205
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000005875036
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ fr om those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutter Removing carrier cover
ST35271000
(—)
Drift Installing drive pinion front bearing outer
race.
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
KV38100500
(J-25273)
Drift Installing front oil seal.
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
ST30021000
(—)
Puller  Removing side bearing inner race.
 Removing drive pinion rear bearing inner
race.
KV38100300
(J-25523)
Drift Installing side bearing inner race.
a: 54 mm (2.13 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
c: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
ST30901000
(—)
Drift Installing drive pinion rear bearing outer race.
A: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
B: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
C: 35.2 mm (1.39 in) dia.
S-NT046
ZZA0702D
ZZA0811D
ZZA0700D
ZZA1046D
SDIA0217J
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DLN-206
< PREPARATION >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
PREPARATION
KV40104810
(—)
Drift Installing drive pinion front bearing outer
race.
a: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.
b: 55 mm (2.17 in) dia.
KV38102200
(—)
Drift Installing front oil seal.
a: 55.3 mm (2.18 in) dia
.
b: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
ST33081000
(—)
Adapter Removing and installing side bearing inner
race.
a: 43 mm (1.69 in) dia
.
b: 33.5 mm (1.32 in) dia.
ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
(J-25765)
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
( — )
Socket adapter (1/2 ″)
3. HT62900000
( — )
Socket adapter (3/8 ″) Inspecting drive pinion bearing preload and
total preload
—
(C-4040)
Installer Installing drive pinion rear bearing inner race.
KV40105230
(—)
Drift Installing drive pinion rear bearing outer race.
a: 92 mm (3.62 in) dia.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
ZZA1003D
NT660
ZZA1000D
NT124
SDIA2607E
ZZA0898D
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PREPARATIONDLN-207
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Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000004193538
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(C-4171)
Handle  Removing drive pinion front bearing outer
race
 Removing drive pinion rear bearing outer
race
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(D-103)
Remover Removing drive pinion front bearing outer
race
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(C-4307)
Remover Removing drive pinion rear bearing outer
race
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
LDIA0134E
LDIA0135E
LDIA0135E
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
(SP8P)
Slide hammer  Removing front oil seal
 Removing side oil seal
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
LDIA0133E
PBIC0190E
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DLN-208
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000004193539
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the sy mptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"DLN-234, "Inspection and Adjustment"DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"DLN-209, "Checking Differential Gear Oil"DLN-184, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FSU-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"BR-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"ST-12, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Incorrect backlash
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise
××××××××××××××
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILDLN-209
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Changing Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000004193540
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug from the front final drive assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
 Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug from the front final drive assembly.
2. Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
 Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
Checking Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000004193541
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL
1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaki ng from the front final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checki ng differential gear oil level.
3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
 Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
Differential gear oil
grade and capacity
: Refer to
MA-12, "Fluids
and Lubricants".
LDIA0176E
LDIA0176E
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DLN-210
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
SIDE OIL SEAL
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
SIDE OIL SEAL
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004193542
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front final drive assembly. Refer to
DLN-215, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the differential side shaft and differential side flange using suitable tool.
3. Place a small hole in the side oil seal case using suitable tool.
4. Remove the side oil seal using Tool as shown.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new side oil seal. Then drive the new side oil seal in evenly to
the gear carrier using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
 Do not reuse side oil seal.
 Do not incline the new side oil seal when installing.
 Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new side oil seal.
2. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. CAUTION:
Check the differential gear oil level after installation. Refer to DLN-209
.
BDIA0006E
LDIA0129E
Tool number : SP8P
LDIA0130E
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FRONT OIL SEALDLN-211
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FRONT OIL SEAL
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005875037
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drive shafts from the front final drive assembly. Refer to FAX-9, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the front propeller shaft from the front final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-186, "Removal and
Installation".
3. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to DLN-234, "General Specification"
.
NOTE:
Record the total preload torque measurement.
4. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using suitable tool.
5. Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint. CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not da mage the companion flange or drive pinion.
6. Remove companion flange using suitable tool.
7. Place a small hole in the front oil seal case using suitable tool.
BDIA0001E
LDIA0171E
LDIA0129E
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