Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to cavity at sealing lips of front oil seal. Press front oil seal into gear carrier using suitable tool.
- Install companion flange and a new drive pinion nut. Tighten drive pinion nut while holding the companion flange using Tool until there is no end play.
- Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195)
- Measure the drive pinion bearing preload with front oil seal resistance using Tool.
- Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
NOTE:- Drive pinion bearing preload should equal the measurement taken during removal plus an additional 0.56 N.m (0.06 Kg-m, 5 in-lb).
- If drive pinion bearing preload is low, tighten drive pinion nut in 6.8 N.m (0.69 Kg-m, 5ft-lb) increments until drive pinion preload is met.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION: Never loosen the drive pinion nut to decrease drive pinion bearing preload. Do not exceed specified preload. If preload torque is exceed a new collapsible spacer must be installed. If maximum torque is reached prior to reaching the required preload, the collapsible spacer may have been damaged. Replace the collapsible spacer.- Drive pinion nut: 298 - 678 N.m (31 - 69Kg-m, 220 - 500 ft-lb)
- Attach the RH and LH drive shafts. Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".
- Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".