inspection AFTER DISASSEMBLY
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check items below. If necessary, replace them with new ones.
Gear and Shaft
Check gear face and shaft for wear, cracks, damage, and seizure.
CAUTION:
If malfunction is detected on the ring gear or drive pinion, replace the ring gear and drive pinion as a set.
Bearing
Check for seizure, peeling, wear, corrosion, sticking, unusual noise, roughness in hand turning, and other damage.
CAUTION:
When replacing the bearing, always replace the inner race and outer race as a pair.
Shim
Check for seizure, damage, and unusual wear.