LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Infiniti >> 2004 >> FX45 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Drivelines & Axles >> Differentials & Drive Axles >> Front Final Drive >> Front Final Drive Assembly >> Side Shaft >> Extension Tube Replacement

Extension Tube Replacement

  1. Drain engine oil. Refer to Changing Engine Oil (VQ35DE) or Changing Engine Oil (VK45DE).
  2. Pry out the extension tube from the engine oil pan.
    Fig 1: Prying Out Extension Tube From Engine Oil Pan
    G00725000Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove the O-rings from the extension tube and replace them with new ones.
    Fig 2: Removing & Replacing O-Rings
    G00725001Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    NOTE: Do not reuse the O-ring. Always replace the O-ring with new one.
  4. Apply grease to the new extension tube O-rings.
  5. Install the extension tube into the engine oil pan.
    Fig 3: Locating Extension Tube In Oil Pan
    G00725002Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.