service INFINITI QX56 2007 Factory Service Manual

RFD-24
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Gear Carrier
• If any wear or cracks are found on the contact sides of gear carrier, replace with new one.
Companion Flange
• If any chips (about 0.1mm, 0.004 in) or other damage on the companion flange surface which contacts the
front oil seal lips are found, replace with new one.
ADJUSTING AND SELECTING WASHERS
Side Gear Back Clearance
• Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled.
1. Place the differential case straight up so that the side gear to be
measured is upward.
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 RFD-32, "
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 individu-
ally.
NOTE:
Side gear back clearance is clearance between side gear and differential case for adjusting side gear
backlash.
Side Bearing Preload Torque
• A selection of side bearing adjusting washers is required for successful completion of this procedure.
PDIA0460E
Side gear back clearance: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in) or less.
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.
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1. 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 outer race when replacing side
bearing inner race (replace as a set).
2. Insert the left and right original side bearing adjusting washers in
place between side bearings and gear carrier.
3. Align the matching mark on the side bearing cap with the match-
ing mark on the gear carrier.
4. Install the side bearing caps and tighten the side bearing cap
bolts to the specified torque.
5. Turn the differential assembly several times to seat the side
bearings.
6. To determine side bearing preload torque, measure the pulling
force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt using
Tool.
NOTE:
If pulling force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt
is within specification, side bearing preload torque will also be
within specification. Refer to RFD-32, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
SPD527
SPD924
SDIA1795E
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
SPD194A

RFD-26
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
7. If the pulling force is outside the specification, use a thicker or
thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to RFD-
32, "Inspection and Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Select a side bearing adjusting 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 front and rear bearing outer race.
2. Select a drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to RFD-32, "
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 height 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 bearing adjusting washer.
If the pulling force is greater than the specification:
Use a thinner side bearing adjusting washer.
SPD772
Tool number A: ST15310000 ( — )
B: ST35325000 ( — )
C: ST30621000 ( — )
SPD992
Tool number : ST30022000 ( — )
SPD377

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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4. Assemble the collapsible spacer to the drive pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse collapsible spacer.
5. Apply differential gear oil to the drive pinion rear bearing, and
install the drive pinion assembly to the gear carrier.
6. Apply differential gear oil to the drive pinion front bearing, and
install the drive pinion front bearing inner race to the drive pinion
assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion front bearing inner race.
7. Press the drive pinion front bearing inner race to the drive pinion
as far as drive pinion lock nut can be tightened using suitable
spacer.
8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil seal.
Then drive the new front oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush
with the gear carrier using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse front oil seal.
• Do not incline the new front oil seal when installing.
• Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil
seal.
9. Install the companion flange to the drive pinion while aligning the matching marks.
PDIA0492E
SPD896
Tool number : ST15310000 ( — )
PDIA0563E

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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 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 the 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.
• If the drive pinion bearing preload torque exceeds the
specified value, replace collapsible spacer and tighten it
again to adjust. Do not loosen drive pinion lock nut to
adjust the drive pinion bearing preload torque.
• After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3
times to check for unusual noise, rotation 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.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gears.
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 A: KV40104000 ( — )
B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion bearing preload torque:
1.77 - 2.64 N·m (0.18 - 0.26 kg-m, 16 - 23 in-lb)
WDIA0379E
SDIA0193J
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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4. Align the lock pin hole on the differential case with the lock pin
hole on the pinion mate shaft, and install the pinion mate shaft.
5. Measure the side gear end play. If necessary, select the appro-
priate side gear thrust washers. Refer to RFD-32, "
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. Apply thread locking sealant into the threaded holes of the drive
gear and install the bolts.
• Use Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or
equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Product
and Sealant".
CAUTION:
Make sure the drive gear back and threaded holes are
clean.
9. Tighten the drive gear bolts to the specified torque. After tighten-
ing the drive gear bolts to the specified torque, tighten an addi-
tional 34° using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Always use Tool. Avoid tightening based on visual check
alone.
• Tighten drive gear bolts in a crisscross pattern.
SDIA0195J
WDIA0131E
SDIA2593E
SDIA2594E
Tool number : KV10112100-A (BT-8653-A)
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
10. Press the side bearing inner races into the differential case
using Tools.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing inner race.
11. Install the differential case assembly with the side bearing outer
races into the gear carrier.
12. Measure the side bearing preload torque. If necessary, select
the appropriate side bearing adjusting washers.
13. Insert the selected left and right side bearing adjusting washers
in place between the side bearings and gear carrier.
14. Install the side bearing caps with the matching marks aligned
and tighten the side bearing cap bolts to the specified torque.
15. Check and adjust the drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and total pre-
load torque.
Recheck the above items.
16. Install the side flanges. Tool number A: KV38100200 (J-26233)
B: ST33081000 ( — )
SPD353
SPD919
SPD924
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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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17. Apply a 3.2mm (0.126 in) bead of sealant to the mating surface
of the carrier cover.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-45,
"Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
CAUTION:
Remove any old sealant adhering 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.
19. Install the side flange.
Side Flange
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new side oil seal.
Then drive the new side oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush
with the gear carrier using 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.
2. Install the side flange using Tool.
a. Install the Tool to the side oil seal as shown.
b. Insert the side flange until the serrated part of the side flange
has engaged the serrated part of the side gear and remove the
Tool.
c. Drive in the side flange using suitable tool.
NOTE:
Installation is completed when the driving sound of the side
flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole rear
final drive assembly.
WDIA0282E
Tool number : ST35271000 ( — )
SPD560
Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000003532608
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000003532609
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
Side Gear Thrust Washer
Applied modelVK56DE
2WD 4WD
Final drive modelR230
Gear ratio 2.937 3.357
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 47 / 16 47 / 14
Oil capacity (Approx.)
1.75 (3 3/4 US pt, 3 1/8 Imp pt)
Number of pinion gears 2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face0.05 (0.0020) or less
Item Specification
Side gear back clearance
(Clearance limit between side gear and differential case for adjusting
side gear backlash)0.20 (0.0079) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resis-
tance during differential motion.)
Item Specification
Drive pinion bearing preload torque 1.77 − 2.64 N·m (0.18 − 0.26 kg−m, 16 − 23 in-lb)
Side bearing preload torque (reference value determined by drive
gear bolt pulling force)0.20 − 0.52 N·m (0.02 − 0.05 kg−m, 2 − 4 in-lb)
Drive gear bolt pulling force (by spring gauge) 34.2 − 39.2 N (3.5 − 4 kg, 7.7 − 8.8 lb)
Total preload torque
(Total preload torque = drive pinion bearing preload torque + Side
bearing preload torque)2.05 − 4.11 N·m (0.21 − 0.42 kg−m, 19 − 36 in-lb)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.13 − 0.18 (0.0051 − 0.0070)
Item Runout limit
Outer side of the companion flange 0.08 (0.0031) or less

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Side Bearing Adjusting Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.Thickness Part number*
1.75 (0.0688)
1.80 (0.0708)
1.85 (0.0728)38424 7S000
38424 7S001
38424 7S002
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
2.59 (0.1020)
2.61 (0.1028)
2.63 (0.1035)
2.65 (0.1043)
2.67 (0.1051)
2.69 (0.1059)
2.71 (0.1067)
2.73 (0.1075)
2.75 (0.1083)
2.77 (0.1091)38154 40P00
38154 40P01
38154 40P02
38154 40P03
38154 40P04
38154 40P05
38154 40P06
38154 40P07
38154 40P08
38154 40P092.79 (0.1098)
2.81 (0.1106)
2.83 (0.1114)
2.85 (0.1122)
2.87 (0.1130)
2.89 (0.1138)
2.91 (0.1146)
2.93 (0.1154)
2.95 (0.1161)
2.97 (0.1169)38154 40P10
38154 40P11
38154 40P12
38154 40P13
38154 40P14
38154 40P15
38154 40P16
38154 40P17
38154 40P18
38154 40P19
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
2.00 (0.0787)
2.05 (0.0807)
2.10 (0.0827)
2.15 (0.0846)
2.20 (0.0866)
2.25 (0.0886)
2.30 (0.0906)38453 40P00
38453 40P01
38453 40P02
38453 40P03
38453 40P04
38453 40P05
38453 40P062.35 (0.0925)
2.40 (0.0945)
2.45 (0.0965)
2.50 (0.0984)
2.55 (0.1004)
2.60 (0.1024)38453 40P07
38453 40P08
38453 40P09
38453 40P10
38453 40P11
38453 40P12