G37x Coupe AWD V6-3.7L (VQ37VHR) (2009)
4. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of new drive pinion lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive pinion.
CAUTION:
Never reuse drive pinion lock nut.
5. Tighten drive pinion lock nut within the limits of specified torque so as to keep the pinion bearing preload within a standard values.
Standard
Total preload torque : A value that add 0.1 - 0.4 Nm (0.01 - 0.04 kg-m, 0.9 - 3.5 in-lb) to the measured value before removing.
CAUTION:
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Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque first.
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If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Never loosen drive pinion lock
nut to adjust the preload torque.
6. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of companion flange (socket diameter).
7. Rotate companion flange to check for runout.
Limit