M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
Viscous Coupling: Customer Interest
Drivetrain - Low Speed Transfer Case Whine/Vibration
Classification: TF09-002
Reference: ITB10-002
Date: January 6, 2010
WHINE NOISE / VIBRATION FROM TRANSFER CASE
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004 - 2006 G35 Sedan (V35) equipped with AWD
2007 - 2008 G35 Sedan (V36) equipped with AWD
2003 - 2008 FX35/45 (S50) equipped with AWD
2006 - 2010 M35/45 (Y50) equipped with AWD
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A whine noise and/or vibration from the transfer case assembly when:
^ Making right or left turns at slow speeds,
and/or
^ Stopped, with steering wheel turned to almost full extent in either direction, and then applying slight acceleration.
ACTION
Replace the electric controlled coupling in the transfer assembly.
NOTE:
Do not replace the entire transfer assembly for this incident, should it occur.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure
as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.