
REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
A
B
SECTION
REAR AXLE C
RAX
E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 2 . INSTALLATION .................................................... 7 . F
Caution .................................................................... 2
. Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 7 .
PREPARATION .......................................................... 3. DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 7 .
Special Service Tools .............................................. 3 . INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 8 . G
Commercial Service Tools ....................................... 4 . ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 8
.
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ....................... 9 .
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 5 . REAR DRIVE SHAFT .............................................. 10 .
H
NVH Troubleshooting Chart .................................... 5 . Removal and Installation ....................................... 10 .
WHEEL HUB ............................................................. 6
. REMOVAL .......................................................... 10
.
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 6 . INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ...................... 10 .
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ........................ 6 . INSTALLATION .................................................. 10 . I
Removal and Installation ......................................... 6 . Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 11 .
REMOVAL ............................................................ 6
. DISASSEMBLY .................................................. 11 .
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 7 . INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............... 12 . J
ASSEMBLY ........................................................ 13.
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ..... 16 .
Wheel Bearing ....................................................... 16
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K
Drive Shaft ............................................................. 16
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L
M
Revision: 2006 August RAX-1 2006 G35 Coupe
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
Caution NDS0001Z
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
q Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
q Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
q Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service
location.
q Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean
cover must be placed over parts.
q Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adher-
ing to parts.
q Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.
Revision: 2006 August RAX-2 2006 G35 Coupe
PREPARATION
PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools NDS000G8
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
B
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
ST33220000 q Removing wheel hub C
( -- ) q Removing wheel bearing outer side
Drift inner race
a: 37 mm (1.46 in) dia.
q Inspection of wheel bearing rotating RAX
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
c: 22 mm (0.87 in) dia. torque
ZZA1046D
E
ST33251000 Installing wheel hub
( -- )
Drift
F
G
ZZA0982D
ST35300000 q Installing wheel hub
( -- ) q Inspection of wheel bearing rotating
Drift H
torque
a: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.
I
ZZA0881D
KV40100900 Wheel bearing rotating torque inspection
( -- ) J
Drift
a: 52 mm (2.05 in) dia.
b: --
K
ZZA0539D
KV38100500 Installing drive shaft plug L
( -- )
Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia. M
ZZA0701D
KV38102200 Installing drive shaft plug
( -- )
Drift
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
ZZA0920D
Revision: 2006 August RAX-3 2006 G35 Coupe
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tools NDS000G9
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E
Revision: 2006 August RAX-4 2006 G35 Coupe
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart NDS00022
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
B
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
Refer to REAR AXLE in this chart.
NVH in RAX and RSU sections.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PR section.
NVH in PS section.
C
RAX-12
RAX-6
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Reference page
RAX
E
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
F
Improper installation, looseness
Joint sliding resistance G
PROPELLER SHAFT
Excessive joint angle
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Parts interference
H
DIFFERENTIAL
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
REAR AXLE
STEERING
Imbalance
BRAKES
TIRES
I
DRIVE Noise