Total Preload

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti FX45 and 2004 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers.
Check total preload with tool.
1. Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
2. Total preload (With oil seal):
  1. 2.84 - 3.75 N.m (0.29 - 0.38 kg-m, 26 - 33 in-lb)
  Fig 1: Checking Total Preload With Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.