suspension INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory User Guide

Rear Engine MountingNBEM0042S0102
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1. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel pressure releaseº.
2. Remove engine hood and front RH and LH wheels.
3. Remove engine undercover and suspension member stay.
4. Drain coolant from radiator.
5. Remove the following parts.
IRadiator shroud
IRadiator
ICooling fan
IDrive belts
IBattery
IEngine cover
IThrottle wires
6. Air duct with air cleaner case.
7. Disconnect vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, heater hoses, EVAP
canister hoses, harnesses, connectors and so on.
8. Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket, then put it
aside holding with a suitable wire.
9. Remove power steering oil pump and reservoir tank with
bracket, then put it aside holding with a suitable wire.
10. Remove alternator.
11. Remove exhaust front tube heat insulators, then remove rear
heated oxygen sensors.
12. Remove exhaust front and rear tubes.
Refer to FE-8, ªRemoval and Installationº.
13. Remove transmission with transfer.
Refer to AT-277, ªRemovalº.
14. Remove TWC (manifold) heat insulators, then remove TWC
(manifold).
15. Install engine slingers.
16. Hoist engine with engine slingers and remove front engine
mounting nuts.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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ECM input/output signal ...............................EC-127
ECTS - Wiring diagram ........................EC-171, 189
Electric sun roof ............................................EL-173
Electrical diagnoses.........................................GI-24
Electrical ignition system ................................EC-30
Electrical unit ................................................Foldout
Electrical units location .................................EL-436
Engine compartment .......................................BT-58
Engine control circuit diagram........................EC-24
Engine control component parts
location .......................................................EC-20
Engine control module (ECM) ......................EC-444
Engine control system diagram and
chart ............................................................EC-25
Engine coolant temperature sensor
(ECTS) ..............................................EC-169, 187
Engine fail-safe system ................................EC-117
Engine oil filter replacement ..........................MA-18
Engine oil precautions .......................................GI-8
Engine oil replacement ..................................MA-18
Engine outer component parts ......................EM-10
Engine removal ..............................................EM-57
Engine room - See Engine
compartment................................................BT-58
Engine serial number ......................................GI-43
EVAP canister.................................................EC-33
EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve.............................EC-32, 367, 541
EVAP canister vent control
valve .........................................EC-374, 553, 573
EVAP control system (small leak)
diagnosis ..................................EC-352, 394, 526
EVAP control system pressure sensor.........EC-381
EVAP control system purge flow moni-
toring diagnosis.........................................EC-561
EVAP vapor lines inspection ..........................MA-20
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system ............EC-32
Exhaust system ................................................FE-8
Exhaust system inspection ............................MA-21
Exterior ............................................................BT-35
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4LO indicator lamp........................................TF-104
4WD shift indicator lamp.................................TF-98
4WD shift switch ............................................TF-111
4WD solenoid valve.......................................TF-111
4WD warning lamp .........................................TF-13
Fan control amp. ............................................HA-98
F/FOG - Wiring diagram .................................EL-72
Final drive disassembly ..................................PD-43
Final drive pre-inspection ...............................PD-43
Final drive removal and installation ...............PD-43
Finisher, interior - See Trim ............................BT-28
F/LID - Wiring diagram .................................EL-180
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) .....................AT-110Fluids ..............................................................MA-11
Flywheel runout..............................................EM-70
FO2H-L - Wiring diagram .............................EC-243
FO2H-R - Wiring diagram ............................EC-242
Fog lamp, front................................................EL-70
Fog lamp, front, removal and
installation ...................................................BT-12
Forward clutch ...............................................AT-320
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ............................EC-627
Freeze frame data ..........................................EC-60
FRO2LH - Wiring diagram ...........EC-197, 223, 235
FRO2RH - Wiring diagram...........EC-196, 222, 234
Front axle..........................................................AX-2
Front bumper ..................................................BT-12
Front case (Transfer) ....................................TF-133
Front combination lamp removal and
installation ...................................................BT-12
Front disc brake .............................................BR-22
Front door .......................................................BT-18
Front drive shaft (Transfer) ...........................TF-125
Front final drive disassembly (4WD) ..............PD-18
Front final drive pre-inspection (4WD) ...........PD-18
Front final drive removal and installa-
tion (4WD)...................................................PD-18
Front fog lamp.................................................EL-70
Front fog lamp removal and installation .........BT-12
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
(Left bank) ................EC-192, 202, 210, 218, 231
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
(Right bank) .............EC-192, 202, 210, 218, 231
Front heated oxygen sensor heater
(Left bank).................................................EC-240
Front heated oxygen sensor heater
(Right bank) ..............................................EC-240
Front revolution sensor (Transfer) ................TF-112
Front seat ........................................................BT-41
Front seat belt ..................................................RS-4
Front suspension ..............................................SU-2
Front washer .................................................EL-136
Front wiper ....................................................EL-136
Fuel cut control (at no load & high
engine speed) .............................................EC-32
Fuel filler lid.....................................................BT-15
Fuel filter replacement ...................................MA-16
Fuel gauge ......................................................EL-94
Fuel injection system (Left bank) .........EC-294, 302
Fuel injection system (Right bank) ......EC-294, 302
Fuel lid opener, electric.................................EL-180
Fuel line inspection ........................................MA-16
Fuel precautions ................................................GI-8
Fuel pressure check .......................................EC-39
Fuel pressure regulator ..................................EC-40
Fuel pressure release ....................................EC-39
Fuel pump ....................................................EC-625
Fuel system ......................................................FE-4
Fuel tank temperature sensor ......................EC-309
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ........................EC-33
FUELLH - Wiring diagram....................EC-297, 305
FUELRH - Wiring diagram ...................EC-296, 304
Fuse ................................................................EL-16
Fuse block ....................................................Foldout
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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Propeller shaft greasing .................................MA-23
Propeller shaft inspection ..............................MA-23
Propeller shaft on vehicle service ....................PD-6
Propeller shaft vibration ...................................PD-6
PST/SW - Wiring diagram ............................EC-635
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Rack retainer adjustment ..................................ST-8
Radiator ....................................................LC-19, 21
Radio - See Audio.........................................EL-160
Rear air spoiler ...............................................BT-35
Rear axle ........................................................AX-17
Rear bumper ...................................................BT-15
Rear case (Transfer) .....................................TF-123
Rear combination lamp removal and
installation ...................................................BT-35
Rear cover packing replacement diff. ............PD-16
Rear door ........................................................BT-20
Rear drum brake ............................................BR-26
Rear heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) .............................EC-247, 257, 267, 277
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater ........................................................EC-286
Rear seat ........................................................BT-44
Rear seat belt ...................................................RS-5
Rear side window ...........................................BT-55
Rear suspension ............................................SU-15
Rear washer..................................................EL-141
Rear window defogger ..................................EL-151
Rear wiper.....................................................EL-141
REF - Wiring diagram ..................................EC-510
Refregerant pressure sensor ........................HA-111
Refrigerant connection precaution ...................HA-4
Refrigerant discharging evacuating
charging ....................................................HA-144
Refrigerant general precaution.........................HA-3
Refrigerant lines ...........................................HA-154
Refrigerant pressure sensor.........................EC-639
Refrigeration cycle..........................................HA-14
REMOTE - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-168
Removal and installation (A/T) ......................AT-277
Removal and installation (Transfer) ..............TF-119
Reverse clutch...............................................AT-314
Revolution sensor (A/T).................................AT-115
Ring gear diff. inspection .........................PD-23, 47
RO2H-L - Wiring diagram.............................EC-290
RO2H-R - Wiring diagram ............................EC-289
Road wheel size ..............................................GI-44
Roof trim .........................................................BT-32
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ......................EL-88
RRO2LH - Wiring diagram...EC-251, 261, 271, 281
RRO2RH - Wiring diagram ..EC-250, 260, 270, 280
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SAE J1930 terminology list .............................GI-51
Screw jack .......................................................GI-45Seal - See Exterior .........................................BT-35
SEAT - Wiring diagram .................................EL-181
Seat belt inspection .............................MA-28, RS-7
Seat belt pre-tensioner .....................................RS-3
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ....................RS-22
Seat belt, front ..................................................RS-4
Seat belt, rear...................................................RS-5
Seat, front .......................................................BT-41
Seat, rear ........................................................BT-44
Self-diagnosis (Transfer) .................................TF-27
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................................AT-266
Shift lock system ...........................................AT-265
Shift schedule ................................................AT-356
Shift solenoid valve A (A/T) ..AT-125, 137, 147, 171
Shift solenoid valve B (A/T) ..AT-125, 131, 147, 175
Shock absorber (rear) ....................................SU-18
Side air bag ....................................................RS-21
Side bearing preload (front final drive
4WD) ...........................................................PD-24
Side trim ..........................................................BT-28
Side window - See Rear side window ............BT-55
Smart entrance control unit ..........................EL-319
SMJ (super multiple junction) .......................Foldout
Spare tire size .................................................GI-44
Spark plug replacement .................................MA-19
Speedometer...................................................EL-94
Spiral cable.....................................................RS-17
Spot lamp ........................................................EL-88
Spring (Wheelarch) height ...............................SU-5
SROOF - Wiring diagram .............................EL-174
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint
System ........................................................RS-10
SRS - Wiring diagram ....................................RS-35
S/SIG - Wiring diagram ................................EC-622
Stabilizer bar (front)........................................SU-10
Stabilizer bar (rear) ........................................SU-20
Stall test (A/T) .................................................AT-59
Standardized relay ............................................EL-7
START - Wiring diagram.................................SC-11
Start signal ...................................................EC-621
Starter .............................................................SC-18
Starting system...............................................SC-10
Steering gear, linkage and transfer
gear inspection ...........................................MA-26
Steering linkage ..............................................ST-17
Steering switch................................................EL-30
Steering transfer gear .....................................ST-15
Steering wheel and column.............................ST-11
Steering wheel play ..........................................ST-7
Steering wheel turning force .............................ST-9
Stop lamp ........................................................EL-67
STOP/L - Wiring diagram................................EL-67
Strut (front) .......................................................SU-8
Sub-oil pump (Transfer) ................................TF-131
Sun gear (Transfer).......................................TF-134
Sun roof, electric ...........................................EL-173
Sunload sensor ............................................HA-135
Sunroof............................................................BT-45
Supplemental Restraint System .....................RS-10
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring
diagram .......................................................RS-35
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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SLC756A
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKSNBLC0016S04To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with a
tester.
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator
damage.
Water Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBLC0017CAUTION:
IWhen removing water pump assembly, be careful not to
get coolant on drive belt.
IWater pump cannot be disassembled and should be
replaced as a unit.
IAfter installing water pump, connect hose and clamp
securely, then check for leaks using radiator cap tester.
SLC326B
SLC327B
REMOVALNBLC00181. Remove under cover.
2. Remove suspension member stay.
3. Drain coolant from radiator.
4. Remove radiator shrouds.
5. Remove drive belts.
6. Remove cooling fan.
7. Remove water drain plug on water pump side of cylinder block.
8. Remove chain tensioner cover and water pump cover.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
System Check (Cont'd)
LC-12

Thermostat
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBLC0021
SLC329B
SLC962AA
1. Remove under cover.
2. Remove suspension member stay.
3. Drain coolant from radiator.
4. Remove drive belts.
5. Remove water drain plug on water pump side of cylinder block.
6. Disconnect lower radiator hose.
7. Remove water inlet and thermostat assembly.
IDo not disassemble water inlet and thermostat. Replace
them as a unit, if necessary.
SLC948A
8. Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upward.
IAfter installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check
for leaks.
IBe careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment.
Use a rag to absorb coolant.
9. Reinstall any removed parts in reverse order of removal.
SLC949A
INSPECTIONNBLC00221. Check valve seating condition at ordinary room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
Standard
Valve opening temperature 76.5ÉC (170ÉF)
Valve lift More than 8.6 mm/90ÉC
(0.339 in/194ÉF)
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat
LC-16

3. Then check if valve closes at 5ÉC (9ÉF) below valve opening
temperature.
Water Control Valve
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBLC0032
SLC330B
1. Water outlet housing
2. Water control valve
3. Water outlet4. Water hose
5. Cylinder block water outlet
6. Thermal transmitter7. Engine coolant temperature sen-
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1. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
2. Remove under cover.
3. Remove suspension member stay.
4. Drain coolant from radiator.
5. Remove engine cover.
6. Remove air duct with air cleaner assembly.
7. Disconnect wires, hoses, harness and so on.
8. Remove upper intake manifold corrector.
9. Remove intake manifold corrector support bolts.
10. Remove lower intake manifold corrector.
11. Disconnect injector harness connectors.
12. Remove injector tube.
13. Remove intake manifold.
14. Remove water outlet housing and water control valve.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat (Cont'd)
LC-17

Radiator
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION=NBLC00231. Remove under cover.
2. Remove suspension member stay.
3. Drain coolant from radiator.
4. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
5. Remove upper and lower radiator shroud.
6. Remove A/T oil cooler hoses.
7. Disconnect reservoir tank hose.
8. Remove radiator mounting bracket.
9. Remove radiator.
10. After repairing or replacing radiator, install any part removed in reverse order of removal.
When filling radiator with coolant, refer to MA-14, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
SLC331B
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Radiator
LC-19

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCENBMA0004S0102
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
- Page or
- Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.5
(12)
611.25
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
2433.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I I I I MA-25
Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings I IIIIIIIMA-25, 26
Automatic transmission & all-mode
4WD transfer fluid & differential
gear oil (exc. LSD)NOTE (1) I I I I MA-21, 22, 23
LSD gear oil NOTE (1) I R I R MA-24
Steering gear, linkage & transfer
gear, axle & suspension partsIIIIIIIIMA-26
NOTE (6)
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-4
Drive shaft boots (
) IIIIIIIIAX-10, ªDrive
Shaftº
Propeller shaft NOTE (3) L LLLLLLLMA-23
Front wheel bearing grease (4x2) I I
Front wheel bearing
grease (
)NOTE (4) I R I RAX-4, ªFront
Wheel Bearingº
Exhaust system I IIIIIIIMA-21
Supplemental air bag systems NOTE (5)RS-14, ªMainte-
nance Itemsº
Ventilation air filter I RIRIRIRHA-159, ªVentila-
tion Air Filterº
ASCD vacuum hoses I I I IEL-237, ªASCD
ACTUATOR/
PUMP CHECKº
NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid (A/T, all mode 4WD transfer)/differential gear oil (exc.
LSD) at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months, and change LSD gear oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
(2) Refer to ªTire rotationº under the ªGENERAL MAINTENANCEº heading earlier in this section.
(3) The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
(4) If operating frequently in water, replace grease every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 3 months.
(5) Inspect the air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the FMVSS certification label.
(6) Refer to SU-5, ªFront Suspension Partsº and SU-16, ªRear Suspension Partsº, AX-3, ªFront Axle Partsº and AX-18, ªRear Axle Partsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Schedule 1 (Cont'd)
MA-8

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCENBMA0004S0202
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Section
- Page
or
- Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines & cablesIIIIMA-25
Brake pads, rotors, drums & liningsIIIIMA-25, 26
Automatic transmission & all-mode 4WD
transfer fluid & differential gear oil (exc.
LSD)IIIIMA-21, 22, 23
LSD gear oilIRIRMA-24
Steering gear, linkage & transfer gear,
axle & suspension partsIIMA-26
NOTE (4)
Tire rotation NOTE (1)MA-4
Drive shaft boots (
) IIIIAX-10, ªDrive shaftº
Propeller shaft NOTE (2)LLLLMA-23
Front wheel bearing grease (4x2) I I
Front wheel bearing grease (
) IRIRAX-4, ªFront Wheel
Bearingº
Exhaust systemI I MA-21
Supplemental air bag systems NOTE (3)RS-14, ªMaintenance
Itemº
Ventilation air filterRRRRHA-159, ªVentilation Air
Filterº
ASCD vacuum hosesIIIIEL-237, ªASCD
ACTUATOR/PUMP
CHECKº
NOTE:
(1) Refer to ªTire rotationº under the ªGENERAL MAINTENANCEº heading earlier in this section.
(2) The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
(3) Inspect the air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the FMVSS certification label.
(4) Refer to SU-5, ªFront Suspension Partsº and SU-16, ªRear Suspension Partsº, AX-3, ªFront Axle Partsº and AX-18, ªRear Axle Partsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Schedule 2 (Cont'd)
MA-10

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
=NBPD0049NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNBPD0049S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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PD-6
PD-23, 47
PD-29, 56
PD-23, 47
PD-18, 43
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AX-3
SU-3
SU-3
SU-3
BR-6
ST-6
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotation torque
Excessive center bearing axial end play
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
Rough gear tooth
Improper gear contact
Tooth surfaces worn
Incorrect backlash
Companion flange excessive runout
Improper gear oil
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomPROPEL-
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SHAFTNoise´´´´´´ ´´´´´´´´
Shake´ ´´´´´´´
Vibration´´´´´´ ´´´´ ´
DIFFER-
ENTIALNoise´´´´´´´ ´´´´´´´
´: Applicable
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PROPELLER SHAFT
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
PD-3