Infiniti EX35. Manual - part 541

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14. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one differen-

tial case assembly.

CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Never damage differential
case and drive gear.

15. Remove drive gear mounting bolts.

16. Tap drive gear off differential case assembly with a soft hammer.

CAUTION:

Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.

17. Remove lock pin of pinion mate shaft with a punch from drive

gear side.

18. Remove pinion mate shaft.

19. Turn pinion mate gear, then remove pinion mate gears, pinion

mate thrust washers, side gears and side gear thrust washers
from differential case.

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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 side gears and thrust washers into differential case.

CAUTION:

• Never 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.

a.

Place differential case straight up so that side gear to be mea-
sured comes upward.

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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 tilting, 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.

CAUTION:

Select a side gear thrust washer 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.

Align the matching mark of drive gear with the mark of differen-
tial case, then place drive gear.

Standard

Side gear back clearance

: Refer to 

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ential Side Gear Clear-
ance"

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When the back clearance 
is large:

Use a thicker thrust wash-
er.

When the back clearance 
is small:

Use a thinner thrust wash-
er.

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8.

Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.
• Use Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or

equivalent. Refer to 

GI-15, "Recommended Chemical

Products and Sealants"

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CAUTION:

Drive gear back and threaded holes must be cleaned and
degreased sufficiently.

9.

Install drive gear on the mounting bolts.

CAUTION:

Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.

10. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using the drift

and the base.

CAUTION:

Never 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.

• Never 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.

• Never reuse side bearing outer race.

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A: Drift [SST: ST33230000 (J-25805-01)]

B: Base [SST: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)]

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B: Drift [SST: KV31103000 (J-38982)]

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