Removal And Installation

FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY


VQ35HR : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from the vehicle. Removal And Installation.
2. Separate engine assembly and suspension member.
3. Remove engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower). Exploded View.
4. Remove air breather hose and tube.
5. Remove side shaft.
6. Remove final drive assembly mounting bolts with power tool and separate front final drive assembly from engine.

INSTALLATION
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).

CAUTION:
Align the mating faces of gear carrier and oil pan for installation.





- Install breather hose (1) and tube (2) as shown in the figure.

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 assembly 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. Inspection.