2010 INFINITI QX56 height adjustment

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1. Apply red lead to the drive gear. NOTE:
Apply red lead to both faces of thr ee to four gears, at four loca-
tions evenly spaced on the drive gear.
2. Rotate the drive gear back and forth several times. Then check for correct drive pinion to drive gear tooth contact as shown.
CAUTION:
Check tooth contact on drive side and reverse side.
3. If the tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure below to adjust the drive pinion height (dimension X).
• If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the heel (heel contact), use a thicker drive pinion height adjusting washer to
move drive pinion closer to the drive gear.
Refer to DLN-234, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
• If the tooth contact is near the flank (flank contact), or near the toe
(toe contact), use a thinner drive pinion height adjusting washer to
move the drive pinion farther from the drive gear.
Refer to DLN-234, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
SPD357
SDIA0570E
SDIA0517E
PDIA0440E
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2. Using feeler gauges, measure the clearance between the side gear back and differential case at three different points, while
rotating the side gear. Average the three readings to calculate
the clearance. (Measure the clearance of the other side as well.)
• If the side gear back clearance is outside of the specification,use a thicker or thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust.
Refer to DLN-234, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
CAUTION:
• Insert feeler gauges with the same thickness on both
sides to prevent side gear from tilting.
• Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive
resistance during differential motion.
• Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individually.
NOTE:
Side gear back clearance is clearance between side gear and differential case for adjusting side gear
backlash.
Drive Pinion Height
• Drive gear and drive pinion are supplied in matched sets only. Matching numbers on both drive pinion and drive gear are etched
for verification. If a new gear set is being used, verify the numbers
of each drive pinion and drive gear before proceeding with assem-
bly.
• The mounting distance from the center line of the drive gear to the back face of the drive pinion for the M205
final drive assembly is 103.5 mm (4.0748 inches).
On the button end of each drive pinion, there is etched a plus (+) number, a minus (-) number, or a zero (0),
which indicates the best running position for each partic ular gear set. This dimension is controlled by a
selective drive pinion height adjusting washer between the drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pin-
ion.
For example: If a drive pinion is etched m+8 (+3), it would require 0.08 mm (0.003 inch) less drive pinion
height adjusting washer than a drive pinion etched “0”. This means decreasing drive pinion height adjusting
washer thickness; increases the mounting distance of the drive pinion to 103.6 mm (4.0778 inches). If a
drive pinion is etched m-8 (-3), it would require adding 0.08 mm (0.003 inch) more to the drive pinion height
adjusting washer than would be required if the drive pinion were etched “0”\
. By adding 0.08 mm (0.003 inch),
the mounting distance of the drive pinion was decreased to 103.4 mm (4.0718 inches) which is just what a
m-8 (-3) etching indicated.
• To change the drive pinion height, use different drive pinion height adjusting washers which come in different thickness.
• Use the following tables as a guide for selecting the correct drive pinion height adjusting washer thickness to
add or subtract from the old drive pinion height adjusting washer. Side gear back
clearance
: Refer to
DLN-234, "
Inspection
and Adjustment"
If the side gear back clearance is greater than
specification:
Use a thicker side gear thrust washer.
If the side gear back clearance is less than spec-
ification: Use a thinner side gear thrust washer.
PDIA0576E
SDIA2241E
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000005148923
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000005148924
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
Unit: mm (in)
PRELOAD TORQUE
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
BACKLASH
Unit: mm (in)
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
SELECTIVE PARTS
Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
Applied model4WD
VK56DE
A/T
Final drive model M205
Gear ratio 3.357
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 47/14
Differential gear oil capacity (Approx.) 1.6 (3 3/8 US pt, 2 7/8 Imp pt)
Number of pinion gears 2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
ItemLimit
Drive gear back face 0.08 (0.0031) or less
ItemStandard
Side gear back clearance (Clearance between side gear and dif-
ferential case for adjusting side gear backlash) 0.20 (0.0079) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance during differential motion.)
Item Standard
Drive pinion bearing preload torque 2.3 - 3.4 (0.24 - 0.34, 21 - 30)
Total preload torque
(Total preload torque = drive pinion bearing preload torque + side
bearing preload torque). 2.98 - 4.76 (0.31 - 0.48, 27 - 42)
Item
Standard
Drive gear to drive pinion backlash 0.12 - 0.20 (0.0050 - 0.0078)
ItemLimit
Companion flange face 0.10 (0.0039) or less
Companion flange inner side 0.13 (0.0051) or less
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REAR FINAL DRIVE
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Drain the differential gear oil before inspection and adjustment. Refer to
DLN-244.
• Remove and install the carrier cover as necessary for inspection and adjustment. Refer to DLN-249
.
Total Preload Torque
1. Remove the side flanges if necessary. Refer to DLN-247, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
The side flanges must removed in or der 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 the 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.
CAUTION:
Select a side bearing adjusting wash er for right and left individually.
Drive Gear Runout
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange3. Front oil seal
4. Drive pinion front bearing 5. Collapsible spacer6. Drive pinion rear bearing
7. Drive pinion height adjusting washer 8. Drive pinion 9. Gear carrier
10. Drive gear 11. Pinion mate shaft12. Lock pin
13. Pinion mate gear 14. Pinion mate thrust washer 15. Side gear
16. Side gear thrust washer 17. Differential case18. Side bearing
19. Side bearing adjusting washer 20. Bearing cap 21. Carrier cover
22. Filler plug 23. Drain plug24. Side oil seal
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque
: Refer to DLN-270, "
Inspection and Adjustment"
SPD884
If the total preload torque is greater than specification
On drive pinion bearings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Use thinner side b earing adjusting washers by the same
amount on each side. Refer to DLN-270, "
Inspection and Adjust-
ment".
If the total preload torque is less than specification On drive pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion lock nut.
On side bearings: Use thicker side b earing adjusting washers by the same
amount on each side. Refer to DLN-270, "
Inspection and Ad-
justment".
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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
1. Apply red lead to the drive gear. NOTE:
Apply red lead to both faces of thr ee to four gears, at four loca-
tions evenly spaced on the drive gear.
2. Rotate the drive gear back and forth several times. Then check for correct drive pinion to drive gear tooth contact as shown.
CAUTION:
Check tooth contact on drive side and reverse side.
3. If the tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure below to adjust the pinion height (dimension X).Runout limit : Refer to
DLN-270, "
Inspection
and Adjustment"
SPD886
SPD357
SDIA0570E
SDIA0517E
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REAR FINAL DRIVE
• If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the heel
(heel contact), use a thicker drive pinion height adjusting washers
to move the drive pinion closer to the drive gear.
Refer to DLN-270, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
• If the tooth contact is near the flank (flank contact), or near the toe (toe contact), use a thinner drive pinion height adjusting washers to
move the drive pinion farther from the drive gear.
Refer to DLN-270, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
Backlash
1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back- lash.
• If the backlash is outside of the specification, change the thickness of the side bearing adjusting washers.
CAUTION:
Do not change the total thickness of side bearing adjusting washers as it will change the side bearing
preload torque.
Companion Flange Runout
PDIA0440E
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Backlash : Refer to DLN-270, "Inspection and
Adjustment"
If the backlash is greater than specification:
Make side bearing adjusting washer thicker on drive
gear back side, and side bearing adjusting washer
thinner on drive gear tooth side by the same amount.
Refer to DLN-270, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
If the backlash is less than specification: Make side bearing adjusting washer thinner on drive
gear back side, and side bearing adjusting washer
thicker on drive gear tooth side by the same amount.
Refer to DLN-270, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
SPD513
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REAR FINAL DRIVE
7. If the pulling force is outside the specification, use a thicker or
thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to DLN-
270, "Inspection and Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Select a side bearing adjust ing washer for right and left
individually.
8. Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the correct side bearing preload torque.
ASSEMBLY
Drive Pinion Assembly
1. Install the drive pinion front and rear bearing outer races using Tools.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion fron t and rear bearing outer race.
2. Select a drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to DLN-270, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
3. Install the selected drive pinion height adjusting washer to the drive pinion. Press the drive pinion rear bearing inner race to it
using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Install the drive pinion hei ght adjusting washer in the
proper direction as shown.
• Do not reuse drive pinion rear bearing inner race. If the pulling force is
less than the specification:
Use a thicker side bear ing adjusting washer.
If the pulling force is gr eater than the specification:
Use a thinner side bear ing adjusting washer.
SPD772
Tool number A: ST15310000 ( — )
B: ST35325000 ( — )
C: ST30621000 ( — )
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Tool number : ST30022000 ( — )
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P2A00, P2A03 A/F SENSOR 1
5. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
9.CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 HEATER
Refer to EC-97, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 11.
10.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform GI-35, "
How to Check Terminal" and GI-38, "Intermittent Incident".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair or replace.
11 .REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR 1
Replace malfunctioning air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.
CAUTION:
• Discard any A/F sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (1.6 ft) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; use a new one.
• Before installing new A/F sensor, clean exhau st system threads using Oxygen Sensor Thread
Cleaner tool J-43897-18 or J-43897-12 and approved anti-seize lubricant.
>> GO TO 12.
12.CONFIRM A/F ADJUSTMENT DATA
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and then ON.
2. Select “A/F ADJ-B1” and “” in “D ATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Make sure that “0.000” is displayed on CONSULT-III screen.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 13.
13.CLEAR THE SELF-LEARNING DATA
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select “SELF-LEARNING CONT” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Clear the self-learning control coefficient by touching “CLEAR”.
Without CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
Bank 1 Bank 2
A/F sensor 1 terminal ECM terminal A/F sensor 1 terminal ECM terminal 13 511 6
25 627 5
Continuity should not exist.
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