differential INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Owner's Manual

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ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUSTING WASHERS (SHIMS)
Differential Side Gear Clearance

Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled. Refer to FFD-30, "Differential Assembly" .
1. Place differential case straight up so that side gear to be mea-
sured comes upward.
2. 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 tilting, insert feeler gauges with
the same thickness from both sides.
3. If the back clearance is outside the specification, use a thicker/
thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust. Refer to FFD-35, "
Side
Gear Thrust Washer" .
CAUTION:
Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individu-
ally.
Side Bearing Preload
1. Make sure all parts are clean. Also, make sure the bearings are well lubricated with gear oil.
2. Press-fit side bearing outer race into side retainer with tool.
CAUTION:

At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until it
becomes flat to side retainer.

Do not reuse side bearing outer race.
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Side gear back clearance specification:
0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less.
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive
resistance during differential motion.)
When the back clearance is large:
Use a thicker thrust washer.
When the back clearance is small:
Use a thinner thrust washer.
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Tool number A: ST30611000 (J-25742-1)
B: KV31103000 (J-38982)
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3. Press-fit side bearing outer race into gear carrier with tool.
CAUTION:

At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until it
becomes flat to gear carrier.

Do not reuse side bearing outer race.
4. Place the differential case assembly into gear carrier.
5. Install side bearing adjusting shim before disassembling or shim
which thickness is the same as the one before disassembling.
6. Install side retainer assembly to gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Do not install O-ring.
7. Install side retainer mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer
to FFD-15, "
COMPONENTS" .
8. Measure the turning torque of the gear carrier at the drive gear
mounting bolts with a spring gauge.Tool number A: ST30611000 (J-25742-1)
B: KV31103000 (J-38982)
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Tool number : — (J-8129)
Specification:
34.2 - 39.2 N (3.5 - 4.0 kg, 7.7 - 8.8 lb) of pulling force at
the drive gear bolt
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10. Install companion flange (1).
NOTE:
When reusing drive pinion, align the matching mark (B) of drive
pinion with the matching mark (A) of companion flange, and then
install companion flange (1).
11. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of new drive pin-
ion lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
12. Tighten to drive pinion lock nut, while adjust pinion bearing pre-
load torque.
CAUTION:

Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.

After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3
times to check for unusual noise, rotation malfunction,
and other malfunctions.
13. Install differential case assembly. Refer to FFD-30, "
Differential
Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Do not install carrier cover yet.
14. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and companion
flange runout. Refer to FFD-17, "
Drive Gear Runout" , FFD-17, "Tooth Contact" , FFD-19, "Backlash" ,
FFD-19, "
Companion Flange Runout" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
15. Check total preload torque. Refer to FFD-16, "
Total Preload Torque" .
16. Install carrier cover. Refer to FFD-30, "
Differential 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.
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Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
127.4 - 245.0 N·m (13.0 - 25.0 kg-m, 94 - 181 ft-lb)
Pinion bearing preload:
0.78 - 1.57 N·m (0.08 - 0.16 kg-m, 7 - 13 in-lb)
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2. Install side gears and thrust washers into differential case.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse circular clip.

Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gear
(side retainer side).
3. Align 2 pinion mate gears in diagonally opposite positions, then
rotate and install them into differential case after installing thrust
washer to pinion mate gear.
4. Align the lock pin holes on differential case with shaft, and install
pinion mate shaft.
5. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate
side gear thrust washers. Refer to FFD-25, "
Differential Side
Gear Clearance" .
6. Drive a lock pin into pinion mate shaft, using a punch.
Make sure lock pin is flush with differential case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse lock pin.
7. Align the matching mark of drive gear with the mark of differen-
tial case, then place drive gear.
8. Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.

Use Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or
equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "
Recommended Chemical
Products and Sealants" .
CAUTION:
Drive gear back and threaded holes shall be cleaned and
degreased sufficiently.
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9. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the
specified torque. Refer to FFD-15, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.
10. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using the drift
and the base.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing inner race.
11. Press-fit side bearing outer race into side retainer with the drift
and the drift bar.
CAUTION:

At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until it
becomes flat to side retainer.

Do not reuse side bearing outer race.
12. Press-fit side bearing outer race into gear carrier with the drift
and the drift bar.
CAUTION:

At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until it
becomes flat to gear carrier.

Do not reuse side bearing outer race.
13. Place the differential case assembly into gear carrier.
14. Measure side bearing preload. If necessary, select the appropri-
ate side bearing adjusting shim. Refer to FFD-25, "
Side Bearing
Preload" .
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Tool number A: ST33230000 (J-25805-01)
B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
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Tool number A: ST30611000 (J-25742-1)
B: KV31103000 (J-38982)
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Tool number A: ST30611000 (J-25742-1)
B: KV31103000 (J-38982)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsNDS000EW
Inspection and AdjustmentNDS000EX
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
DIFFERENTIAL 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
Side Gear Thrust Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.Applied modelVQ35DE
Final drive modelF160A
Gear ratio3.692
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 48/13
Oil capacity (Approx.)
(US pt, lmp pt)0.65 (1-3/8, 1-1/8)
Number of pinion gears2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Solid
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.05 (0.0020)
Item Specification
Side gear backlash (Clearance between side gear and differential
case)0.2 (0.008) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance
during differential motion.)
Item Specification
Pinion bearing (P
1 ) 0.78 - 1.57 (0.08 - 0.16, 7 - 13)
Side bearing (P
2 ) 0.78 - 1.08 (0.08 - 0.11, 7 - 9)
Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
(Total preload = P
1 + P2 )1.56 - 2.65 (0.16 - 0.27, 14 - 23)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.10 - 0.15 (0.0039 - 0.0059)
Item Runout limit
Companion flange face 0.18 (0.0070)
Inner side of the companion flange 0.13 (0.0051)
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
0.68 (0.0268)
0.71 (0.0280)
0.74 (0.0291)
0.77 (0.0303)
0.80 (0.0315)
0.83 (0.0327)38424 W1010
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38424 W1014
38424 W10150.86 (0.0339)
0.89 (0.0350)
0.92 (0.0362)
0.95 (0.0374)
0.98 (0.0386)
1.01 (0.0398)38424 W1016
38424 W1017
38424 W1018
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38424 W1020
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNES000IP
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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FSU-26FSU-30
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FSU-26
FSU-24FSU-36
NVH in PR section
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX and FSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX section
NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Strut deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom FRONT SUSPENSIONNoise×××××× ×××××××
Shake×××× × × ×××××
Vibration××××× × × × ×
Shimmy×××× × ×× ××
Judder××× ×× ××
Poor quality ride or handling××××× ×× ××

TERMINOLOGY
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Exhaust gas recirculation control-BPT
valveEGRC-BPT valve BPT valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-solenoid
valveEGRC-solenoid valve EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sen-
sor
EGRT sensor Exhaust gas temperature sensor
EGR temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable
read only memoryFEEPROM ***
Flash erasable programmable read only
memoryFEPROM ***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS ***
Flexible fuel system FF system ***
Fuel pressure regulator *** Pressure regulator
Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid
valve*** PRVR control solenoid valve
Fuel trim FT ***
Heated Oxygen sensor HO2S Exhaust gas sensor
Idle air control system IAC system Idle speed control
Idle air control valve-air regulator IACV-air regulator Air regulator
Idle air control valve-auxiliary air control
valveIACV-AAC valve Auxiliary air control (AAC) valve
Idle air control valve-FICD solenoid valve IACV-FICD solenoid valve FICD solenoid valve
Idle air control valve-idle up control sole-
noid valveIACV-idle up control solenoid valve Idle up control solenoid valve
Idle speed control-FI pot ISC-FI pot FI pot
Idle speed control system ISC system ***
Ignition control IC ***
Ignition control module ICM ***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air IA Air
Intake air temperature sensor IAT sensor Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
Manifold surface temperature MST ***
Manifold surface temperature sensor MSTS ***
Manifold vacuum zone MVZ ***
Manifold vacuum zone sensor MVZS ***
Mass air flow sensor MAFS Air flow meter
Mixture control solenoid valve MC solenoid valve Air-fuel ratio control solenoid valve
Multiport fuel injection System MFI system Fuel injection controlNEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM

MA-1
MAINTENANCE
L MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance ....................... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 9
Schedule 2 ............................................................. 10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ................................................................ 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............. 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 12
Fluids and Lubricants ............................................. 12
Engine Oil Recommendation ................................. 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ......................... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ......... 14
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 14
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ................................. 15
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 18
Changing Engine Oil .............................................. 18
Changing Oil Filter ................................................. 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ..... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ......... 22
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 22
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 22
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 22
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................... 25
Changing Oil Filter .................................................. 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ...... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 29
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 29
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 29
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ......................................... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ......................................... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ........................................ 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............. 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 33
Rotation .................................................................. 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 35
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 35
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 36
ROTOR ................................................................ 36

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.
NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.50
(12)
611 . 2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
Brake lines & cables I IMA-35
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-36
Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oilNOTE (1) I IMA-29,
MA-31
,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension partsIIIIMA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) IIIIMA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I I I IMA-29
In-cabin microfilter R RAT C - 1 3 3
Climate controlled seat filterRSE-172
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I IMA-35
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-36
Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oilNOTE (1) I IMA-29,
MA-31
,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension partsI IIIMA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models)I IIIMA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I I I IMA-29
In-cabin microfilter R RAT C - 1 3 3
Climate controlled seat filterRSE-172