Removal And Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Note the following, install in the reverse order of removal.

When installing the side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft oil seal.
Tighten mounting bolts in the order described below when installing front final drive assembly: side of gear carrier (1), upper side of gear carrier (2), part of carrier cover (3).

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CAUTION:
Align the mating faces of gear carrier and oil pan for installation.
When installing breather hose (1) and tube (2), refer to the illustration.

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CAUTION:
Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the breather hose caused by bending or winding when installing it.
- Make sure the paint mark facing up ( ).
- Securely install the hose until it seats the rounded portion of the tube. ( ) (front final drive side).
- Securely install the hose until it to paint mark of the tube. ( ) (vehicle rear side).
- Face the bend of the breather hose ( ) to the engine.
When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil level after the installation. Refer to INSPECTION .