Drive Gear Runout: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti FX45 and 2008 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove carrier cover. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ".
Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
Rotate the drive gear to measure runout.
Runout limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
- If the runout is outside of the repair limit, check drive gear assembly condition; foreign material may be caught between drive gear and differential case, or differential case or drive gear may be deformed, etc.
Fig 1: Identifying Drive Gear Runout
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Replace drive gear and drive pinion gear as a set.