torque INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Workshop Manual

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FRONT FINAL DRIVE
Backlash
1. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.
 If the backlash is outside of t he specification, adjust each side
bearing adjuster.
CAUTION:
Do not change the side bearing adjusters by different
amounts as it will change the side bearing preload torque.
Companion Flange Runout
1. Rotate companion flange and check for runout on the compan-
ion flange face (inner side of the bolt holes) and companion
flange inner side (socket diameter) using suitable tool.
2. If the runout is outside the runout limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
a. Rotate the companion flange on the drive pinion by 90 °, 180 ° and 270 ° while checking for the position
where the runout is minimum.
b. If the runout is still outside of the runout limit af ter the companion flange has been rotated on the drive pin-
ion, possible cause could be an assembly malfunction of drive pinion and drive pinion bearing or a mal-
functioning drive pinion bearing.
c. If the runout is still outside of the runout limit after repair of the assembly of drive pinion and drive pinion
bearing or drive pinion bearing, replace the companion flange.
DISASSEMBLY
Differential Assembly
1. Drain the differential gear oil if necessary. Backlash : Refer to
DLN-234, "Inspection and Ad-
justment"
SPD513
If the backlash is greater than specification:
Loosen side bearing adjuster A and tighten side bear-
ing adjuster B by the same amount.
If the backlash is less than specification: Loosen side bearing adjuster B and tighten side bear-
ing adjuster A by the same amount.
SDIA2262E
Runout limit
Companion flange face : Refer to DLN-234, "Inspec-
tion and Adjustment"
Companion flange inner
side: Refer to
DLN-234, "Inspec-
tion and Adjustment"
SDIA2078E
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DLN-230
< DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
10. Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion and the
seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut. Then adjust the
drive pinion lock nut tightening torque using suitable tool (A),
and check the drive pinion bearing preload torque using Tool
(B).
CAUTION:
 Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
 Apply anti-corrosive oil to th e threads of the drive pinion
and the seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut.
 Adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque to the lower limit first. Do not exceed the drive pinion lock nut
specified torque. Refer to DLN-217, "Disassembly and
Assembly".
 If the drive pinion bearing preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace collap sible spacer and tighten it
again to adjust. Do not lo osen drive pinion lock nut to
adjust the drive pinion bearing preload torque.
 After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and fo rth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota-
tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.
11. Check companion flange runout.
12. Install the differential case assembly.
Differential Assembly
1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the ones installed prior to disassembly, or reinstall the old ones on
the side gears.
2. Install the side gears and side gear thrust washers into the dif- ferential case.
3. Install the pinion mate thrust washers to the two pinion mate gears. Then install the pinion mate gears with the pinion mate
thrust washers by aligning them in diagonally opposite positions
and rotating them into the differential case.Tool number B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion bearing preload torque
: Refer to DLN-234, "Inspection and Adjust-
ment"
WDIA0382E
SDIA0193J
SDIA2025E
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4. Install the pinion mate shaft and align the lock pin hole on the pinion mate shaft with the lock pin hole on the differential case.
5. Measure the side gear end play. If necessary, select the appro- priate side gear thrust washers. Refer to DLN-234, "Inspection
and Adjustment".
6. Drive a new lock pin into the pinion mate shaft until it is flush with the differential case using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse lock pin.
7. Align the matching mark of the differential case with the mark of the drive gear, then place the drive gear onto the differential
case.
8. Install and tighten the new drive gear bolts to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
CAUTION:
 Make sure the drive gear back and threaded holes are
clean.
 Do not reuse drive gear bolts.
 Tighten new drive gear bolts in a crisscross pattern.
9. Press the new side bearing inner races to the differential case using Tools.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing inner races.
SDIA0195J
SPD030
SDIA2593E
SDIA2239E
Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523)
B: ST33081000 ( — )
SPD353
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DLN-232
< DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
10. Install side bearing adjusters into gear carrier.
11. Apply differential gear oil to the side bearings, and install the dif-
ferential case assembly with the side bearing outer races into
the gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing ou ter race when replacing side
bearing inner race (replace as a set).
12. Install the side bearing caps with the matching marks aligned. NOTE:
Do not tighten at this step. This allows further tightening of side
bearing adjusters.
13. Tighten each side bearing adjuster alternately turning drive gear.
14. Check and adjust tooth contact, backlash, drive gear runout and total preload torque.
Recheck above items.
 After adjusting tooth contact and backlash secure side bearing
adjuster with screws and tighten side bearing cap bolt to the
specified torque. Refer to DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assem-
bly".
15. 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.
SPD527
PDIA0700E
SDIA2265E
SDIA2263E
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16. Install the extension tube with a new O-ring. CAUTION:
 Do not reuse O-ring.
 If the extension tube is be ing replaced, install a new axle
shaft bearing.
17. Apply 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealant to the mating surface of the carrier cover as shown.
 Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-15,
"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.
18. Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-214, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
19. Install side shaft and side flange.
SDIA3205E
SDIA3204E
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DLN-234
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) [FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000004193547
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000004193548
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
Item Limit
Drive gear back face 0.08 (0.0031) or less
Item Standard
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)
Item Limit
Companion flange face 0.10 (0.0039) or less
Companion flange inner side 0.13 (0.0051) or less
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PRECAUTIONSDLN-237
< PRECAUTION > [REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
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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 al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Servicing Rear Final DriveINFOID:0000000004193549
 Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.
 Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. When matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function 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 fr om 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 damage, 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 t he mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil, and
foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.
 In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in several 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 jell y, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.
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DLN-240
< PREPARATION >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool
INFOID:0000000004193551
ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1: GG91030000 (J-25765)
Torque wrench
2: HT62940000 (—)
Socket adapter (1/2 ″)
3: HT62900000 (—)
Socket adapter (3/8 ″) Measuring drive pinion bearing preload torque
and total preload torque
ST3306S001
(—)
Differential side bearing puller set
1: ST33051001 (J-22888-20)
Puller
2: ST33061000
(J-8107-2)
Base Removing and installing side bearing inner
race
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
ST33081000
(—)
Adapter Install differential carrier side bearings
a: 43 mm (1.69 in) dia.
b: 33.5 mm (1.319 in) dia.
ST35325000
(—)
Drift bar Installing drive pinion front and rear bearing
races
ST36230000
(J-25840-A)
Sliding hammer Removing side flange
—
(J-8129)
Spring gauge Measuring turning torque
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
NT124
NT072
NT431
ZZA1140D
ZZA0803D
NT127
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DLN-244
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Changing Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000004193554
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-253,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket from the rear final drive assembly.
2. Fill the rear 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 a new gasket on it to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-253,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000004193555
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaki ng from the rear 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 a new gasket on it to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-253,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
LLIA0068E
Differential gear oil
grade and capacity : Refer to
MA-12, "Fluids and
Lubricants".
LLIA0068E
LLIA0068E
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FRONT OIL SEALDLN-245
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
FRONT OIL SEAL
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005877760
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drive shafts from the rear final drive assembly. Refer to RAX-9, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the side flanges and side oil seals. Refer to DLN-247, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to DLN-196, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to DLN-253, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
NOTE:
Record the total preload torque measurement.
5. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using suitable tool.
6. 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.
7. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
8. Remove the front oil seal using Tool.
INSTALLATION
SDIA1142E
SDIA1054E
Tool number : KV381054S0 (J-34286)
SDIA0485E
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