2010 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
2. Rotate the drive gear to measure

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• If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the heel
(heel contact), use a thicker drive pinion heig

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1. Rotate companion flange and check for runout on the outer face of the companion flange

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4. Mount the carrier on the Tool using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers.
5. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on

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• Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do not mix them up.
• Keep

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13. Remove the pinion mate shaft.
14. Turn the pinion mate gear, then remove the pinion mate gear,
pinion mate thrust wash

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5. Press the drive pinion assembly (with rear inner bearing race and collapsible spacer)

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Gear Carrier
• If any wear or cracks are found on the contact sides of gear carrier, replace with new one.
Companion Fla