Infiniti G35 (V35). Manual - part 699

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

4.

If tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure
below to adjust the pinion height (dimension X).

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If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the
heel (heel contact), thicken pinion height adjusting washers to
move drive pinion closer to drive gear.
Refer to 

RFD-60, "Pinion Height Adjusting Washer"

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If the tooth contact is near the flank (flank contact), or near the
toe (toe contact), thin pinion height adjusting washers to move
drive pinion farther from drive gear.
Refer to 

RFD-60, "Pinion Height Adjusting Washer"

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Backlash

1.

Remove rear cover. Refer to 

RFD-24, "Differential Assembly"

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2.

Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.

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If the backlash is outside of the specified value, change the
thickness of side bearing adjusting washer.

CAUTION:

Do not change the total amount of washers as it will change the bearing preload.

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PDIA0440E

PDIA0441E

Backlash:

0.10 – 0.15 mm (0.0039 – 0.0059 in)

When the backlash is large:

Make drive gear back side adjusting washer thicker, 
and drive gear tooth side adjusting washer thinner by 
the same amount. Refer to 

RFD-60, "Side Bearing 

Adjusting Washer"

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When the backlash is small:

Make drive gear back side adjusting washer thinner, 
and drive gear tooth side adjusting washer thicker by 
the same amount. Refer to 

RFD-60, "Side Bearing 

Adjusting Washer"

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SPD513

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

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Companion Flange Runout

1.

Fit a dial indicator onto the companion flange face (inner side of
the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).

2.

Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.

3.

Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange
(socket diameter).

4.

Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.

5.

If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure
below to adjust.

a.

Check for runout while changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90

°

 step,

and search for the position where the runout is the minimum.

b.

If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, possible cause will be an
assembly malfunction of drive pinion and pinion bearing and malfunction of pinion bearing. Check for
these items and repair if necessary.

c.

If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the check and repair, replace companion flange.

Runout limit

: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

Runout limit

: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

PDIA0646E

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY
Differential Assembly

1.

Drain gear oil, if necessary.

2.

Remove side flange.

3.

Remove rear cover mounting bolts.

4.

Remove rear cover to insert the seal cutter between gear carrier
and rear cover.

CAUTION:

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Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

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Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this way damage
the mating surface.

5.

Using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers, mount carrier on the attach-
ment.

6.

For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of
the bearing cap.

CAUTION:

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For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage bearing
caps and gear carrier.

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Bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The
matching marks are used to reinstall them in their origi-
nal positions.

7.

Remove bearing caps.

Tool number

: KV10111100 (J-37228)

PDIA0491E

Tool number

: KV38100800 (J-25604-01)

SPD888

SDIA1795E

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

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8.

Lift differential case assembly out with a suitable tool.

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Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do
not mix them up.
Also, keep side bearing adjusting washers together with bear-
ings.

9.

Remove side bearing inner race.
To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove.

CAUTION:

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To prevent damage to the side bearing and drive gear,
place copper plates between these parts and vise.

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It is not necessary to remove side bearing inner race
except it is replaced.

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

tial case assembly.

CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage differential
case and drive gear.

11. Remove drive gear mounting bolts.

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

CAUTION:

Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.

PDIA0547E

SPD527

Tool number

 A: ST33051001 (J-22888-20)

 B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)

SPD920

PDIA0496E