Infiniti G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 10-002 Date: 100106
Drivetrain - Low Speed Transfer Case Whine/Vibration
Classification: TF09-002
Reference: ITB10-002
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Date: January 6, 2010
WHINE NOISE / VIBRATION FROM TRANSFER CASE
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004 - 2006 G35 Sedan (V35) equipped with AWD
2007 - 2008 G35 Sedan (V36) equipped with AWD
2003 - 2008 FX35/45 (S50) equipped with AWD
2006 - 2010 M35/45 (Y50) equipped with AWD
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A whine noise and/or vibration from the transfer case assembly when:
^ Making right or left turns at slow speeds,
and/or
^ Stopped, with steering wheel turned to almost full extent in either direction, and then applying slight acceleration.
ACTION
Replace the electric controlled coupling in the transfer assembly.
NOTE:
Do not replace the entire transfer assembly for this incident, should it occur.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service
Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
403
CLAIMS INFORMATION
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the transfer assembly from the vehicle and place it in a clean working area.
^ Refer to Section DLN in the Service Manual for removal information.
2. Disassemble the transfer assembly and replace the electric controlled coupling.
^ Refer to Section DLN in the Service Manual for replacement (disassembly and reassembly) information.
The following are helpful tips for coupling replacement:
The new electric coupler does not have the temperature sensor shown in Figure 1.
The temperature sensor is not needed.
Reassemble the transfer case without the sensor.
NOTE:
The wire colors for the new coupler connector may be different than the old one.
The following do not need to be disassembled / replaced as part of the coupler replacement.
^ Front case (main shaft bearing, snap rings, main shaft oil seal, front oil seal, spacer)
^ AWD solenoid harness connector O-ring
^ Rear case (rear oil seal, snap ring, rear bearing, baffle plate)
^ Breather tube
NOTE:
Make sure to use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket to reseal (reassemble) the case.
^ Permatex(R) 51813 Anaerobic Gasket Maker or equivalent (Local Source).
