2011 INFINITI QX56 recommended oil

DLN-148
< PRECAUTION >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: R180A]
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution Necessary for Steering W
heel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
 Before removing and installing any control units, first tu rn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect bot h battery cables.
 After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
 Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnos is according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the bat tery disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro-
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position. (At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock wi ll remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect bot h battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button igniti on switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Servicing Front Final DriveINFOID:0000000006222373
 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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SIDE SHAFTDLN-165
< UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY > [FRONT FINAL DRIVE: R180A]
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DisassemblyINFOID:0000000006222388
1. Drain the differential gear oil if necessary.
2. Remove the carrier cover bolts
3. Remove carrier cover to insert the seal cutter (A) [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] between gear carrier and carrier cover.
CAUTION:
 Never damage the mating surface.
 Never insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage themating surface.
4. Remove side oil seal (right side) with a suitable tool. CAUTION:
Never damage gear carrier.
5. Remove snap ring (hole side) with a suitable tool.
6. Remove differential side shaft assembly out of gear carrier with a suitable tool.
NOTE:
Tap on differential side shaft assembly from side gear side.
7. Remove snap ring (differential side shaft side).
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
: Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products
and Sealants".
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described above.
PDIA0699E
PDIA0713E
PDIA0714E
JPDID0383ZZ
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DLN-168
< UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: R180A]
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
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1. Remove bushing with drift (commercial service tool).
2. Remove differential side shaft assembly. Refer to DLN-165, "
Disassembly".
3. Remove side oil seal (left side) from gear carrier with a suitable tool.
4. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of the side bearing cap and gear carrier.
CAUTION:
 For matching marks, use paint. Never damage side bear-ing cap and gear carrier.
 Bearing caps are manufactured as integral molding. Use the matching marks to them in their original positions.
5. Remove the side bearing caps.
6. Lift the differential case assembly out of the gear carrier with sliding hammer (commercial service tool).
7. Remove the differential case assembly with the side bearing outer race and side bearing adjusting washer.
CAUTION:
 Keep side bearing outer races together with side bearing
inner races. Do not mix them up.
 Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with side
bearings.
: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
: Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products
and Sealants".
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described above.
SDIA1795E
PDIA0701E
PDIA0547E
SPD919
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DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYDLN-171
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10. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contac t, backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to DLN-171,
"Adjustment".
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
11. Apply sealant to match surface of carrier cover.  Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-22,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
Remove any old sealant adheri ng to the mating surfaces.
Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering
to the application and mating surfaces.
12. Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
13. Install side shaft. Refer to DLN-166, "
Assembly".
14. Install bushing with drift (commercial service tool).
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006222394
TOTAL PRELOAD TORQUE
1. Install the differential side shaft. Refer to DLN-166, "Assembly".
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 total preload torque with the preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].
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.
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
1. Remove carrier cover. Refer to DLN-168, "Disassembly".
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Total preload torque : Refer to DLN-185, "Pre-
load Torque".
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When the preload torque is large
On drive pinion bear ings: Decrease the drive pinion bear ing adjusting washer and drive
pinion adjusting washer thi ckness. For selecting adjusting
washer, refer to the latest parts information.
On side bearings: Increase the side bear ing adjusting washer thickness. For se-
lecting adjusting washer, refer to the latest parts information.
When the preload torque is small On drive pinion bearings: Increase the drive pi nion bearing adjusting washer and drive
pinion adjusting washer thi ckness. For selecting adjusting
washer, refer to the latest parts information.
On side bearings: Decrease the side bear ing adjusting washer thickness. For se-
lecting adjusting washer, refer to the latest parts information.
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DLN-204
< UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
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1. Drain gear oil, if necessary.
2. Remove side flanges.
3. Remove rear cover mounting bolts.
4 . R e m o v e r e a r c o v e r t o i n s e r t t h e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 (J-37228)] between gear carrier and rear cover.
CAUTION:
 Never damage the mating surface.
 Never insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this may damage themating surface.
5. Using spacers, mount carrier on the attachment (A) [SST:
KV38100800 (J-25604-01)].
6. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of the bearing cap.
CAUTION:
 For matching marks, use paint. Never damage bearingcaps and gear carrier.
 Bearing caps are manufactured as integral molding. Use the matching marks to them in their original positions.
7. Remove bearing caps.
: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
: Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products
and Sealants".
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described above.
PDIA0940E
JSDIA0041ZZ
SDIA1795E
S-PD343
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DLN-208
< UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
b. Using feeler gauge, measure the clearance between side gear
back and differential case at 3 different points, while rotating
side gear. Average the 3 readings, and then measure the clear-
ance of the other side as well.
CAUTION:
To prevent side gear from tilt ing, insert feeler gauges with
the same thickness from both sides.
c. If the back clearance is outside the specification, use a thicker/ thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust. For selecting thrust
washer, refer to the latest parts information.
CAUTION:
Select a side gear thrust wash er for right and left individu-
ally.
6. Drive a lock pin into pinion mate shaft, using a punch. Make sure lock pin is flush with differential case.
CAUTION:
Never reuse lock pin.
7. Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.  Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equiv-alent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and
Sealants".
CAUTION:
Clean and degrease drive gear back and threaded holes
sufficiently.
8. Install drive gear to differential case. CAUTION:
Align the matching marks of differential case and drive
gear.
9. Tighten the mounting bolts with the following procedure. CAUTION:
Apply anti-corrosin oil to th e thread and seat of mounting
bolts.
a. Tighten the bolts in a crisscross fashion to the specified torque.
b. Tighten the bolts additionally to the specified angle. Standard
Side gear back clearance : Refer to
DLN-222, "
Side
Gear Clearance".
When the back clearance
is large: Use a thicker thrust wash-
er.
When the back clearance
is small: Use a thinner thrust wash-
er.
PDIA0576E
SPD030
SDIA2594E
Drive gear mounting
bolts tightening torque: 78.5 Nm (8.0 kg-m, 58 ft-lb)
SDIA0247J
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DLN-210
< UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
16. Using the drift [SST: ST35271000 (J-26091)], drive side oil seals
until it becomes flush with the case end.
CAUTION:
 Never reuse oil seal.
 When installing, n ever incline oil seal.
 Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.
17. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to DLN-
210, "Adjustment".
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if neces-
sary.
18. Apply sealant to mating surface of rear cover.  Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-22,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
19. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts.
20. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector [SST: KV38108000 ( — )] to side oil seal.
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.
c. Insert the side flange until the se rrated part of the side flange
has engaged the serrated part of the side gear and remove the
protector.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound that seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flanges (1) installation measurement (A) in the figure comes into the following.
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TOTAL PRELOAD TORQUE
Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
1. Secure final drive assembly onto an attachment [SST: KV38100800 ( — )].
2. Remove side flanges.
3. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
SPD560
PDIA0961E
SDIA0822E
A : 342.2 mm (13.47 in)
JSDIA0185ZZ
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DLN-216
< UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
DRIVE PINION
DRIVE PINION
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1. Rear cover 2. Bearing cap 3. Side gear thrust washer
4. Side gear 5. Pinion mate thrust washer 6. Pinion mate gear
7. Pinion mate shaft 8. Lock pin 9. Side bearing
10. Side bearing adjusting washer 11. Drive pinion 12. Pinion height adjusting washer
13. Pinion rear bearing 14. Collapsible spacer 15. Side flange
16. Circlip 17. Side oil seal 18. Gear carrier
19. Pinion front bearing 20. Front oil seal 21. Companion flange
22. Drive pinion lock nut 23. Drive gear 24. Differential case
25. Gasket 26. Drain plug 27. Filler plug
A. Oil seal lip B. Screw hole C. Comply with the assembly proce-
dure when tightening. Refer to DLN-
206, "Assembly".
: Apply gear oil. : Apply anti-corrosion oil.
: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
JPDID0397GB
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