NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Rear Final Drive Repair Manual

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4. Assemble the pinion front bearing inner race and the J-34309-2
gauge anvil. Assemble them together with the J-34309-1 gauge
screw in gear carrier. Make sure that the pinion height gauge
plate, J-34309-16, will turn a full 360 degrees. Tighten the two
sections together by hand.
5. Turn the assembly several times to seat the bearings.
6. Measure the turning torque at the end of the J-34309-2 gauge
anvil using preload gauge.
7. Place the J-34309-11 “R200A” pinion height adapter onto the
gauge plate and tighten it by hand.
CAUTION:
Make sure all machined surfaces are clean.
8. Position the side bearing discs, J-25269-4, and arbor firmly into
the side bearing bores. Install the bearing caps and tighten bear-
ing cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-39,
"COMPONENTS" .
SPD199A
SPD770
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765- A)
Turning torque specification:
1.0 – 1.3 N·m (0.11 – 0.13 kg-m, 9 – 11 in-lb)
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9. Select the correct standard pinion height adjusting washer thick-
ness. Select by using a standard gauge of 3 mm (0.12 in) and
your J-34309-101 feeler gauge. Measure the distance between
the J-34309-11 pinion height adapter including the standard
gauge and the arbor.
10. Write down exact measurement (the value of feeler gauge).
11. Correct the pinion height washer size by referring to the “pinion
head number”.
There are two numbers painted on the drive pinion. The first
one refers to the drive pinion and drive gear as a matched
set. This number should be the same as the number on the
drive gear. The second number is the “pinion head height
number”. It refers to the ideal pinion height from standard
for quietest operation. Use the following chart to determine
the correct pinion height washer.
12. Select the correct pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to RFD-60, "
Pinion Height Adjusting Washer" .
SPD204A
SPD775
Pinion head height numberAdd or remove from the standard pinion height
adjusting washer thickness measurement
- 6
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
+6Add 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)
Add 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Add 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Add 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Add 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Add 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Use the selected washer thickness
Subtract 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Subtract 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Subtract 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Subtract 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Subtract 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Subtract 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)SPD542

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13. Remove the J-34309 differential shim selector tool from the final
drive housing. Then disassemble to retrieve the pinion bearings.
ASSEMBLY
Drive Pinion Assembly
1. Install front and rear bearing outer races using drifts.
CAUTION:

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

Do not reuse pinion front and rear bearing outer race.
2. Select drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to RFD-50,
"Pinion Gear Height" .
3. Install selected drive pinion height adjusting washer to drive pin-
ion. Press pinion rear bearing inner race to it, using drift.
CAUTION:

Pay attention to the direction of pinion height adjusting
washer. (Assemble as shown in the figure.)

Do not reuse pinion rear bearing inner race.
SPD205A
Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)
B: KV40105230 ( — )
C: ST30611000 (J-25742-1)
D: ST30613000 (J-25742-3)
PDIA0562E
Tool number : ST30901000 (J-26010-01)
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4. Assemble collapsible spacer to drive pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse collapsible spacer.
5. Apply gear oil to pinion rear bearing, and assemble drive pinion
into gear carrier.
6. Apply gear oil to pinion front bearing, and assemble pinion front
bearing inner race to drive pinion assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse pinion front bearing inner race.
7. Using suitable spacer, press the pinion front bearing inner race
to drive pinion as far as drive pinion nut can be tightened.
8. Using the drift, install front oil seal as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

When installing, do not incline oil seal.

Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear
oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
9. Install companion flange.
NOTE:
When reusing drive pinion, align the matching mark of drive pin-
ion with the matching mark A of companion flange, then install
companion flange.
PDIA0492E
SPD896
Tool number : ST30720000 (J-25405)
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10. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of drive pinion
lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
11. Adjust to the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion
bearing preload torque.
CAUTION:

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

If the 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 preload torque.

After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota-
tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.
12. Install differential case assembly. Refer to RFD-44, "
Differential Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Do not install rear cover yet.
13. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and companion
flange runout. Refer to RFD-40, "
Drive Gear Runout" , RFD-41, "Tooth Contact" , RFD-42, "Backlash" and
RFD-43, "
Companion Flange Runout" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
14. Check total preload torque. Refer to RFD-40, "
Total Preload Torque" .
15. Install rear cover. Refer toRFD-44, "
Differential Assembly" .
Differential Assembly
1. Install side gear thrust washer with the same thickness as the
ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on
the side gear.Tool number A: KV40104000 ( — )
B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
147 – 323 N·m (15 – 32 kg-m, 109 – 238 ft-lb)
Drive pinion bearing preload:
2.65 – 3.23 N·m (0.27 – 0.32 kg-m, 24 – 28 in-lb)
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2. Install side gear and thrust washer into differential case B.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gear.
3. Install pinion mate assembly (pinion mate shaft, pinion mate
gears and pinion mate thrust washers) into differential case B.
CAUTION:
The pinion mate shaft groove side shall be installed to side
gear.
4. Install viscous coupling into differential case B.
5. Install side gear thrust washer with the same thickness as the
ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on
the viscous coupling.
6. Align the matching marks and install differential case A into dif-
ferential case B.
7. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate
side gear thrust washer. Refer to RFD-48, "
Differential Side
Gear Clearance" .
8. Align the matching mark of differential case with the mark of
drive gear, then place drive gear.
9. Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.

Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or
equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical
Products and Sealants" .
CAUTION:
Drive gear back and threaded holes shall be cleaned and
degreased sufficiently.
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10. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the
specified torque. Refer to RFD-39, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:

Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.

After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten
the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36
degrees.
11. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using the drift
and the base.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing inner race.
12. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races
into gear carrier.
13. Measure side bearing preload. If necessary, select the appropri-
ate side bearing adjusting washers. Refer to RFD-49, "
Side
Bearing Preload" .
14. Insert selected left and right side bearing adjusting washers in
place between side bearings and gear carrier.
15. Align matching marks on bearing cap with that on gear carrier.
16. Install bearing caps and tighten bearing cap mounting bolts to
the specified torque. Refer to RFD-39, "
COMPONENTS" .
SDIA0247J
Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523)
B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
SPD353
SPD919
SPD924
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17. Using the drift, drive side oil seals until it becomes flush with the
case end.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

When installing, do not incline oil seal.

Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear
oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
18. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to
drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to RFD-
40, "Drive Gear Runout" , RFD-41, "Tooth Contact" , RFD-42,
"Backlash" and RFD-40, "Total Preload Torque" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
19. Apply sealant to mating surface of rear cover.

Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-45,
"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.
20. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts with
the specified torque. Refer to RFD-39, "
COMPONENTS" .
21. Install side flange with the following procedure.
NOTE:
Install the RH side flange, then install the LH side flange. If LH side flange is installed first, the RH side
flange comes out sometimes from the shock of installing the RH side flange.
a. Attach the protector 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. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until
sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Mea-
surement A) in the figure comes into the following.Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)
Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
SPD560
PDIA0961E
SDIA0822E
Measurement A: 326 – 328 mm (12.83 – 12.91 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsNDS0000L
Inspection and AdjustmentNDS0000M
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
PRELOAD TORQUE
BACKLASH
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Applied modelVQ35DE
M/T A/T
Final drive model R200 R200V (With LSD)
Gear ratio3.538 3.357
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 46/13 47/14
Oil capacity (Approx.)
(US pt, lmp pt)1.4 (3, 2-1/2)
Number of pinion gears 2 4
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less
ItemSpecification
R200 R200V (With LSD)
Side gear backlash
(Clearance between side gear and differential case)0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly
without excessive resistance during
differential motion.)0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly
without excessive resistance during
differential motion.)
Item Specification
Pinion bearing (P
1 ) 2.65 – 3.23 N·m (0.27 – 0.32 kg-m, 24 – 28 in-lb)
Side bearing (P
2 ) 0.20 – 0.52 N·m(0.02 – 0.05 kg-m, 2 – 4 in-lb)
Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
(Total preload = P
1 + P2 )2.85 – 3.75 N·m(0.29 – 0.38 kg-m, 26 – 33 in-lb)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.10 – 0.15 mm (0.0039 – 0.0059 in)
Item Runout limit
Companion flange face 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less
Inner side of the companion flange 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less

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SELECTIVE PARTS
Side Gear Thrust Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
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.R200 R200V
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
0.75 (0.0295)
0.78 (0.0307)
0.81 (0.0319)
0.84 (0.0331)
0.87 (0.0343)
0.90 (0.0350)
0.93 (0.0366)38424 EC000
38424 EC001
38424 EC002
38424 EC003
38424 EC004
38424 EC005
38424 EC0060.80 (0.0315)
0.83 (0.0327)
0.86 (0.0339)
0.89 (0.0350)
0.92 (0.0362)
0.95 (0.0374)
0.98 (0.0386)
1.01 (0.0398)
1.04 (0.0409)
1.07 (0.0421)
1.10 (0.0433)
1.13 (0.0445)38424 40F60
38424 40F61
38424 40F62
38424 40F63
38424 40F64
38424 40F65
38424 40F66
38424 40F67
38424 40F68
38424 40F69
38424 40F70
38424 40F711.16 (0.0457)
1.19 (0.0469)
1.22 (0.0480)
1.25 (0.0492)
1.28 (0.0504)
1.31 (0.0516)
1.34 (0.0528)
1.37 (0.0539)
1.40 (0.0551)
1.43 (0.0563)
1.46 (0.0575)
1.49 (0.0587)38424 40F72
38424 40F73
38424 40F74
38424 40F75
38424 40F76
38424 40F77
38424 40F78
38424 40F79
38424 40F80
38424 40F81
38424 40F82
38424 40F83
R200, R200V
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
3.05 (0.1201)
3.08 (0.1213)
3.11 (0.1224)
3.14 (0.1236)
3.17 (0.1248)
3.20 (0.1260)
3.23 (0.1272)
3.26 (0.1283)38154 0C000
38154 0C001
38154 0C002
38154 0C003
38154 0C004
38154 0C005
38154 0C006
38154 0C0073.29 (0.1295)
3.32 (0.1307)
3.35 (0.1319)
3.38 (0.1331)
3.41 (0.1343)
3.44 (0.1354)
3.47 (0.1366)
3.50(0.1378)38154 0C008
38154 0C009
38154 0C010
38154 0C011
38154 0C012
38154 0C013
38154 0C014
38154 0C015
R200, R200V
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 N3100
38453 N3101
38453 N3102
38453 N3103
38453 N3104
38453 N3105
38453 N31062.35 (0.0925)
2.40 (0.0945)
2.45 (0.0965)
2.50 (0.0984)
2.55 (0.1004)
2.60 (0.1024)
2.65 (0.1043)38453 N3107
38453 N3108
38453 N3109
38453 N3110
38453 N3111
38453 N3112
38453 N3113