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SECTION
FRONT FINAL DRIVE C
FFD
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CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 REAR COVER GASKET .................................... 9 F
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY .................. 10 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation .........................................10
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 Component ..............................................................11
Precaution for Servicing Front Final Drive ................ 2 Pre-Inspection .........................................................11
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................13 H
PREPARATION ................................................... 3 Inspection and Adjustment ......................................23
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS I
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (SDS) ................................................................. 31
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 6 General Specification ..............................................31
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 6 Ring Gear Runout ....................................................31
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Axle bearing adjustment ..........................................31
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................................. 7 Side Gear Adjustment .............................................31
Changing Differential Gear Oil .................................. 7
Side Bearing Adjustment .........................................31
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................... 7 K
Total Preload Adjustment ........................................32
FRONT OIL SEAL ............................................... 8 Drive Pinion Height Adjustment ...............................32
Removal and Installation ........................................... 8 Drive Pinion Preload Adjustment .............................32
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for Servicing Front Final Drive INFOID:0000000008943137
• Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.
• Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. When matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.
• Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.
• Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of the unit, preventing them from
entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
• Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
• Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.
• Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. Replace them
with new ones if necessary.
• Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.
• Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.
• Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
• When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil, and
foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.
• In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
• During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.
• Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here. B
Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
C
ST3127S000 Measuring pinion bearing preload and total
(See J-25765-A) preload
Preload gauge
1 GG91030000 FFD
(J-25765)
Torque wrench
2 HT62940000
( — ) E
Socket adapter
3 HT62900000 NT124
( — )
Socket adapter F
KV38100800 Mounting final drive housing
(J-25604-01) (To use, make a new hole.)
Differential attachment a: 152 mm (5.98 in) G
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NT119
NT085
NT113
NT090
NT073
NT073
KV38100500 Installing front oil seal and side flange oil seal
(J-25273) a: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.
Gear carrier front oil seal drift b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
NT115
NT120
NT134
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NT138
NT127
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Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
PS-5, MS-5,
FFD-11
FFD-11
FFD-11
FFD-11
FFD-7
FAX-4
WT-4
PR-4
BR-4
Reference page
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Companion flange excessive runout
PROPELLER SHAFT
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Incorrect backlash
Rough gear tooth
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVESHAFT
STEERING
BRAKES
TIRES
Symptom DIFFERENTIAL Noise × × × × × × × × × × × × ×
×: Applicable
DRAINING B
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the front final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil. C
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the front final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to FFD-11,
"Component". FFD
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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SMA632C
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FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket from the front final drive
assembly. G
2. Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.
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Differential gear oil : Refer to MA-9, "Fluids and
grade and capacity Lubricants".
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the front final drive I
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to FFD-11,
"Component". SMA632C
CAUTION: J
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear Oil INFOID:0000000008943141
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL
1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as L
shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level. M
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the front final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to FFD-11,
"Component". N
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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SMA632C
REMOVAL
1. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove drive pinion nut using suitable tool.
PD466
SPD413A
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply multi-purpose grease to cavity at sealing lips of front oil seal.
Press front oil seal into final drive housing using Tool.
SPD414A
REMOVAL B
1. Drain gear oil. Refer to MA-21, "Changing Front Final Drive Oil (Front Differential Gear Oil)".
2. Remove rear cover and rear cover gasket.
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INSTALLATION
1. Install new rear cover gasket and rear cover. Refer to FFD-11, "Component".
CAUTION: FFD
Do not reuse rear cover gasket.
2. Fill final drive with recommended gear oil. Refer to MA-9, "Fluids and Lubricants".
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "Removal and
Installation".
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and front oil
seal when removing propeller shaft.
2. Separate drive shaft from front final drive. Refer to FAX-20,
"Removal".
3. Remove engine bolts and raise up engine. Refer to EM-51,
"Removal and Installation".
4. Remove front final drive with differential member as an assem-
bly. SPD741
CAUTION:
Before removing the final drive assembly, disconnect the wheel sensor harness connector from
the assembly and move it away from the final drive/rear axle assembly area. Failure to do so may
result in the sensor harnesses being damaged and the sensor becoming inoperative.
INSTALLATION
1. Install front final drive assembly with differential member as an
assembly.
SPD417A
2. Tighten front final drive bolts and nuts in the alpha order shown
to prevent drive train vibration.
SPD743
3. Lower engine and install engine bolts. Refer to EM-51, "Removal and Installation".
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4. Install drive shaft. Refer to FAX-24, "Installation".
5. Install front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "Removal and Installation". A
Component INFOID:0000000008943145
FFD
SPD429A
Pre-Inspection INFOID:0000000008943146
SPD634
SPD635
SPD636
TOOTH CONTACT
Check tooth contact. Refer to FFD-13, "Disassembly and Assembly".
SIDE GEAR TO DRIVE PINION GEAR BACKLASH
• Measure clearance between side gear thrust washer and differen-
tial case using a feeler gauge. Refer to FFD-31, "Side Gear Adjust-
ment".
SPD665
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REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
1. Using three spacers [20 mm (0.79 in)], mount final drive assem-
bly on Tool. B
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SPD637
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2. Remove extension tube and differential side shaft assembly.
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SPD638
SPD667 L
4. Mark side retainers for identification. Remove side retainers.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to confuse LH and RH side retainers and shims. M
5. Put match marks on one side of side bearing cap with paint or
punch to ensure that it is replaced in proper position during
assembly. N
NOTE:
Bearing caps are line-bored during manufacture and should be
put back in their original places.
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SPD526
PD343
SPD309
PD243
SPD477A
SPD641
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4. Remove front oil seal and drive pinion front bearing inner cone.
5. Remove drive pinion bearing outer races with a brass drift.
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PD349
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6. Remove drive pinion rear bearing inner cone and drive pinion height adjusting washer using Tool.
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SPD642
NOTE:
SPD022
SPD024
SPD643
SPD644
SPD236A
FFD
3. Reinstall differential side shaft into extension tube and secure
with bolts. Remove front axle bearing by drawing out differential
side shaft from front axle bearing with puller.
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SPD672
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4. Remove grease seal.
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SPD647
SPD433A
SPD654-A
3. Install extension tube retainer, front axle bearing and front axle
bearing collar on differential side shaft using a suitable tool.
WDIA0018E
FFD
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SPD656
SPD643
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3. Apply gear oil to gear tooth surfaces and thrust surfaces and check to see they turn properly.
SPD746 O
Tool numbers
(A) : ST33230000 (J-25801-05)
(B) : ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
PD353
Tool number
(A) : ST30611000 (J-25742-1)
(B) : ST30621000 (J-25742-5)
(C) : ST30701000 (J-25742-2)
SPD679
SPD377
4. Place drive pinion front bearing inner cone in final drive housing.
SPD581
SPD657
FFD
6. Place drive pinion bearing preload adjusting spacer, drive pinion
bearing preload adjusting washer and drive pinion in final drive
housing.
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WDIA0020E
SPD659
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8. Tighten drive pinion nut while holding companion flange using a
suitable tool. Refer to FFD-11, "Component".
NOTE: L
The threaded portion of drive pinion and pinion nut should be
free from oil or grease.
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PD466
SPD332
13. Install side retainer adjusting shims, o-ring and side retainer
onto final drive housing, using Tool.
SPD660
14. Measure ring gear to drive pinion backlash using a dial indicator.
Refer to FFD-32, "Total Preload Adjustment".
• If backlash is too small, decrease thickness of RH shim and
increase LH shim by the same amount. If backlash is too
great, reverse this process.
NOTE:
Do not change the total amount of shims as it will change
the bearing preload.
SPD635
15. Check total preload using Tool. Refer to FFD-32, "Total Preload
Adjustment".
SPD634
16. Recheck ring gear to drive pinion backlash either because increase or decrease in thickness of shims will
cause change of ring gear to pinion backlash.
NOTE:
• If the backlash varies greatly and the ring gear runout is with in specifications the hypoid gear set or dif-
ferential case should be replaced.
17. Check ring gear runout using a dial indicator. Refer to FFD-31, "Ring Gear Runout".
NOTE:
• If runout varies excessively in different places, the variance may have to do with foreign material caught
between the ring gear and the differential case
18. Check tooth contact. Refer to FFD-23, "Inspection and Adjustment".
19. Install rear cover with a new gasket and tighten to specifications. Refer to FFD-11, "Component".
FFD
SPD661
INSPECTION
Ring gear and drive pinion F
Check gear teeth for scoring, cracking or chipping. If any damaged part is evident, replace ring gear and drive
pinion as a set (hypoid gear set).
Differential case assembly G
Check mating surfaces of differential case, side gears, pinion mate
gears, pinion mate shaft and thrust washers.
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SPD648
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Bearing
1. Thoroughly clean bearing.
2. Check bearing for wear, scratches, pitting or flaking. O
Check tapered roller bearing for smooth rotation. If damaged,
replace outer race and inner cone as a set.
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SPD715
SPD527
3. Place all of the original side gear retainer adjusting shims onto
the side bearing retainers that goes at the ring gear end of the
carrier.
SPD192A
4. Install both bearing retainers onto the final drive housing and
tighten to the specified torque. Refer to FFD-11, "Component".
SPD193A
5. Install the side bearing caps in their correct locations and tighten
the bearing cap bolts to specification. Refer to FFD-11, "Compo-
nent".
6. Turn the differential case assembly several times to seat the
bearings.
SPD526
WDIA0013E
FFD
8. If the differential case assembly turning resistance is not within
the specification range, increase or decrease the total thickness
of the side bearing adjusting shims until the turning resistance is
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correct. If the turning resistance is less than the specified range,
install side bearing adjusting shims of greater thickness; if the
turning resistance is greater than the specification, install thinner
side bearing adjusting shims. Refer to FFD-31, "Side Bearing F
Adjustment".
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SPD195A
9. Record the total amount of side bearing adjusting shim thickness required for the correct side bearing pre-
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load.
10. Remove the differential case assembly from the final drive hous-
ing, saving the selected side bearing adjusting shims for later
use during the assembly of the final drive unit. I
SPD309
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SPD769
SPD197A
SPD893
4. Assemble the drive pinion front bearing inner cone and the J-
34309-2 gauge anvil together with the J-34309-1 gauge screw in
the final drive housing. Make sure that the pinion height gauge
plate, J-34309-16, will turn a full 360 degrees, and tighten the
two sections together by hand.
SPD199A
SPD770
6. Measure the drive pinion preload without front oil seal resistance
at the end of the J-34309-2 gauge anvil using Tool. Refer to
FFD-32, "Drive Pinion Preload Adjustment".
SPD234A
SPD208A
FFD
SPD209A
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8. Place the solid pinion bearing spacer, small end first, over the J-
34309-2 gauge anvil and seat the small end squarely against
the tip of the J-34309-1 gauge screw in the tool recessed por-
tion. I
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SPD773
9. Select the correct thickness of drive pinion bearing preload adjusting washer using a standard gauge of 6
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mm (0.24 in) and J-34309-101 feeler gauge. The exact measure is the thickness of the drive pinion
adjusting washer required. Select the correct drive pinion bearing preload adjusting washer.
SPD210A
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SPD774
10. Set the selected, correct drive pinion bearing preload adjusting washer aside for use when assembling the
drive pinion and bearings into the final drive.
DRIVE PINION HEIGHT ADJUSTING WASHER SELECTION
11. Position the side bearing discs and Tool firmly into the side bear-
ing bores.
SPD211A
12. Install the side bearing caps and tighten the side bearing cap
bolts.
SPD212A
13. Select the correct drive pinion height adjusting washer thickness
by using a standard gauge of 3.0 mm (0.118 in) and J-34309-
101 feeler gauge. Measure the gap between the J-34309-11
“R180A” pinion height adapter and the arbor.
14. Write down the exact total measurement.
SPD204A
Drive Pinion Head Height Number Height Adjusting Washer Thickness FFD
Measurement
−6 Add 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)
−5 Add 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) E
−4 Add 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
−3 Add 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
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−2 Add 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
−1 Add 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
0 Use the selected washer thickness G
+1 Subtract 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
+2 Subtract 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
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+3 Subtract 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
+4 Subtract 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
+5 Subtract 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) I
+6 Subtract 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)
16. Select the correct drive pinion height adjusting washer.
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Drive pinion height : Refer to FFD-32, "Drive Pinion
adjusting washer Height Adjustment".
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17. Remove the J-34309 pinion preload shim selector tool from the
final drive housing and disassemble to retrieve the pinion bear-
ings.
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SPD205A
TOOTH CONTACT
Gear tooth contact pattern check is necessary to verify correct relationship between ring gear and drive pinion. O
Hypoid gear sets which are not positioned properly in relation to one another may be noisy, or have short life,
or both. With a pattern check, the most desirable contact for low noise level and long life can be assured.
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SPD357
3. Hold companion flange steady by hand and rotate the ring gear
in both directions.
SPD653
SPD007-B
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R180A
Front final drive
4-pinion
Gear ratio 4.625 C
Number of teeth (Ring gear/drive pinion) 37/8
Oil capacity (Approx.) (US pt, lmp pt) 1.3 (2 3/4, 2 1/4)
FFD
Ring Gear Runout INFOID:0000000008943150
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Ring gear runout limit mm (in) 0.05 (0.0020)
Side gear to pinion mate gear backlash (Clearance between side gear J
Less than 0.15 (0.0059)
thrust washer and differential case) mm (in)
Thickness mm (in) Part number*
0.75 (0.0295) 38424-W2010 K
0.78 (0.0307) 38424-W2011
Available 0.81 (0.0319) 38424-W2012
side gear 0.84 (0.0331) 38424-W2013
thrust shims L
0.87 (0.0343) 38424-W2014
0.90 (0.0354) 38424-W2015
0.93 (0.0366) 38424-W2016
0.96 (0.0378) 38424 W2017 M
*Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Differential carrier assembly turning resistance N (kg, lb) 34.3 - 39.2 (3.5 - 4.0, 7.7 - 8.8)
Thickness mm (in) Part number* O
Available 0.20 (0.0079) 38453-01G00
side bearing 0.25 (0.0098) 38453-01G01
adjusting 0.30 (0.0118) 38453-01G02 P
washers 0.40 (0.0157) 38453-01G03
0.50 (0.0197) 38453-01G04
*Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Total preload N·m (kg-cm, in-lb) 1.2 - 2.3 (12 - 23, 10 - 20)
Ring gear to drive pinion backlash mm (in) 0.13 - 0.18 (0.0051 - 0.0071)
Drive pinion bearing preload adjusting method Adjusting washer and spacer
Drive pinion preload with front oil seal N·m (kg-cm, in-lb) 1.1 - 1.7 (11 - 17, 9.5 - 14.8)
Drive pinion preload without front oil seal N·m (kg-cm, in-lb) 1.0 - 1.6 (10 - 16, 8.7 - 13.9)
Thickness mm (in) Part number*
3.81 (0.1500) 38125-61001
3.83 (0.1508) 38126-61001
3.85 (0.1516) 38127-61001
3.87 (0.1524) 38128-61001
Available 3.89 (0.1531) 38129-61001
drive pinion 3.91 (0.1539) 38130-61001
bearing pre- 3.93 (0.1547) 38131-61001
load adjust- 3.95 (0.1555) 38132-61001
ing washers 3.97 (0.1563) 38133-61001
3.99 (0.1571) 38134-61001
4.01 (0.1579) 38135-61001
4.03 (0.1587) 38136-61001
4.05 (0.1594) 38137-61001
4.07 (0.1602) 38138-61001
4.09 (0.1610) 38139-61001
Length mm (in) Part number*
Available 54.50 (2.1457) 38165-B4000
drive pinion 54.80 (2.1575) 38165-B4001
bearing pre- 55.10 (2.1693) 38165-B4002
load adjust- 55.40 (2.1811) 38165-B4003
ing spacers 55.70 (2.1929) 38165-B4004
56.00 (2.2047) 38165-61001
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