G35 Sedan 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2005)
3.
Clean the flange surface of the outer joint of the driveshaft and apply a moderate coat of Molykote M77 grease (see Figure 2a and 2b).
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Molykote M77 grease is listed in the Parts Information.
4.
Re-install the driveshaft in reverse order of removal, making sure to:
a.
Install the driveshaft 180° from the position it was removed.
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Use the marks you made in step 2.
b.
Tighten the center locknut to 240 Nm (24.5 kg-m, 177 ft-lb). If the center locknut is over tightened, the incident may re-occur.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use a power tool (impact wrench) to tighten the center locknut.
c.
Install new side flange bolts, nuts, and washers.
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Tighten them to 63 - 79 Nm (6.5 - 8.0 kg-m, 47 - 58 ft-lb).
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Side flange bolts, nuts and washers are listed in the Parts Information.
5.
Test drive the vehicle and confirm the clicking noise is gone.
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