2010 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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• Keep side bearing outer races together with si de bearing inner races. Do not mix t

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2. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using suitable tool.
3. Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion

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7. Place a small hole in the front oil seal case using suitable tool.
8. Remove the fro

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• Drive pinion and drive gear are supplied in matched sets only. Matching numbers on both drive pinion and
drive gear

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2. Using feeler gauges, measure the clearance between the side gear back and differenti

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Drive Pinion Assembly
1. Install drive pinion rear bearing outer race using Tools.
2. Install drive pinion fron

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4. Install the selected drive pinion height adjusting washer to the drive pinion. Press

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10. Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion and the
seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut