QX56 AWD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2005)
CAUTION:
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Keep the side oil seal even when installing, do not tilt the side oil seal when pressing it in.
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Discard the old side oil seal, always install a new side oil seal.
3. Install the side flange using Tool.
a. Attach Tool to the side oil seal as shown.
Tool number: KV38107900 (J-39352)
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of the side gear has engaged the serrated part of the flange, remove Tool.
c. Position a suitable drift on the center of the side flange, then drive it in until the sound changes.
NOTE: When the installation is complete, the driving sound of the side flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
4. Check measurement "A" after the side flange installation is complete as shown.
Measurement "A": approximately 339.5 mm (13.37 inch)
5. Connect the rear drive shafts to the rear final drive. Tighten the drive shaft inside flange bolts to specification.
Drive shaft inside flange bolts: 118 Nm (12 kg-m, 87 ft. lbs.)