Infiniti FX35 / FX45. Manual - part 890

SIDE OIL SEAL

RFD-15

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2.

Install side oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end,
using the drift.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse oil seal.
• When installing, never incline oil seal.

3.

Install side flange with the following procedure.

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.

4.

Install drive shaft. Refer to 

RAX-10

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5.

Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to 

BRC-52

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6.

Install center muffler. Refer to 

EX-3, "Component"

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7.

When oil leaks while removing, check oil level after the installa-
tion. Refer to 

RFD-9

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Tool number

: KV38100200 (J-26233)

SDIA1585E

Tool number

: KV38107900 (J-39352)

SDIA0822E

Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)

SDIA1039E

RFD-16

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation

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COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

1.

Remove center muffler with a power tool. Refer to 

EX-3

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2.

Remove rear stabilizer bar with a power tool. Refer to 

RSU-16

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3.

Remove propeller shaft from the final drive. Refer to 

PR-9, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Remove drive shaft from final drive with a power tool. Then sus-
pend it by wire etc. Refer to 

RAX-10

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5.

Remove breather hose from the final drive.

6.

Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to 

BRC-52

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7.

Set a suitable jack to rear final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Never place a suitable jack on the rear cover (aluminum case).

1.

Rear final drive assembly

2.

Upper stopper

3.

Propeller shaft

4.

Washer

5.

Lower stopper

6.

Drive shaft

: For VQ35DE models

: For VK45DE models

Refer to 

GI-8, "Component"

, for the symbols in the figure.

SDIA3563E

SDIA1094E

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

RFD-17

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8.

Remove the mounting bolts and nuts connecting to the suspen-
sion member, and remove rear final drive assembly with a power
tool.

CAUTION:

Secure rear final drive assembly to a suitable jack while
removing it.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Refer to "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.
• When installing breather hoses (1), refer to the figure.

CAUTION:

Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the
breather hose caused by bending or winding when installing
it.

- For installation, the vehicle side end shall be inserted to suspen-

sion member (2). Install metal connector (3) side of this hose to
rear cover by inserting it with aiming painted marking to the front of
vehicle.

• When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil level

after the installation. Refer to 

RFD-9, "Checking Differential Gear

Oil"

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Disassembly and Assembly

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COMPONENTS

SDIA1969J

SDIA1970J

PDIA0754E

RFD-18

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

• Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.

Total Preload Torque

1.

Secure final drive assembly onto an attachment.

1.

Drive pinion lock nut

2.

Companion flange

3.

Front oil seal

4.

Pinion front bearing

5.

Gear carrier

6.

Side oil seal

7.

Side flange

8.

Collapsible spacer

9.

Pinion rear bearing

10. Pinion height adjusting washer

11.

Drive pinion

12. Side bearing adjusting washer

13. Side bearing

14. Side gear thrust washer

15. Circular clip

16. Side gear

17. Lock pin

18. Pinion mate gear

19. Pinion mate thrust washer

20. Pinion mate shaft

21. Drive gear

22. Differential case

23. Bearing cap

24. Filler plug

25. Gasket

26. Rear cover

27. Drain plug

A: Oil seal lip

B: Screw hole

C: After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36 degrees.

Refer to 

GI-8, "Component"

 and the followings for the symbols in the figure.

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Apply multi-purpose grease.

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Apply gear oil.

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Apply anti-corrosion oil.

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Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant"

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Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product 

and Sealant"

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PDIA0986E