Veracruz FWD V6-3.8L (2009)
19. Remove the pinion assembly. With the spacer S3 and transfer cover mounted, combined preload torque for the hypoid gear shaft assembly and
transfer gear (measured on transfer gear) should be 2.7 to 3.8Nm. The spacer S3 has to be changed, if the preload torque is not within the
permissible range.
20. Tighten the pinion assembly mounting bolts (B-7EA) to install the pinion assembly(A).
Tightening torque :
37 - 40 Nm(3.7 - 4.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)
NOTE:
1. Before installing the pinion assembly, check the pinion O-ring and apply the oil to the O-ring.
2. To make the installation of the pinion to the transfer easier, tap the pinion using a plastic hammer after aligning the bolt holes.
Disassembly and Reassembly
Disassembly
1. Drain the transfer oil through drain plug hole.
2. Remove the pinion assembly mounting bolts (7EA) and then remove the pinion assembly(A).
NOTE:
This assembly can be removed with a propeller shaft assembly in 'REMOVAL' step.
3. Remove the dust cover(A).
