vin INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual

: 20 - 29 N´m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling may occur with the
standard type spark plug such as:
Ifrequent engine starts
Ilow ambient temperatures
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark knock may occur
with the standard type spark plug such as:
Iextended highway driving
Ifrequent high engine revolution
SMA773C
IDo not use a wire brush for cleaning.
IIf plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may
be used.
Cleaner air pressure:
Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time:
Less than 20 seconds
SMA806C
IChecking and adjusting plug gap is not required between
change intervals.
SMA099D
Checking EVAP Vapor LinesNBMA00181. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
2. Inspect vacuum relief valve of fuel tank filler cap for clogging,
sticking, etc.
Refer to EC-32, ªEVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEMº.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Spark Plugs (Cont'd)
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SMA211A
Checking Exhaust SystemNBMA0019Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or
deterioration.
SMA121D
Checking A/T FluidNBMA00201. Warm up engine.
2. Check for fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30 to 50ÉC (86 to 122ÉF) using ªCOLDº range on dipstick.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in ªPº position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of
either range, and fluid to the charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.
f. Remove dipstick and note reading. If reading is at low side of
range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122
to 176ÉF) using ªHOTº range on dipstick.
SMA853B
6. Check fluid condition.
IIf fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for
checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of
A/T.
IIf A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to LC-19, ªRadia-
torº.
SMA515C
Changing A/T FluidNBMA00211. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid.
Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
Fluid grade:
Nissan Matic ªDº (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or
Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Refer to ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº, MA-11.
Fluid capacity (With torque converter):
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Exhaust System
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Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBPD0013The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST3127S000
(See J25765-A)
Preload gauge
1 GG91030000
(J25765)
Torque wrench
2 HT62940000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
3 HT62900000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
NT124
Measuring pinion bearing preload and total preload
KV38100800
(J34310, J25604-01)
Differential attachment
NT119
Mounting final drive
(To use, make a new hole.)
a: 152 mm (5.98 in)
KV38108300
(J44195)
Companion flange
wrench
NT771
Removing and installing propeller shaft lock nut,
and drive pinion lock nut
ST3090S000
(Ð)
Drive pinion rear inner
race puller set
1 ST30031000
(J22912-01)
Puller
2 ST30901000
(J26010-01)
Base
NT527
Removing and installing drive pinion rear inner
cone
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
c: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
ST3306S001
Differential side bearing
puller set
1 ST33051001
(J22888-20)
Body
2 ST33061000
(J8107-2)
Adapter
NT072
Removing and installing differential side bearing
inner cone
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
KV38100300
(J25523)
Differential side bearing
drift
NT085
Installing side bearing inner cone
a: 54 mm (2.13 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
c: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
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FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
Preparation
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Removal and InstallationNBPD0017REMOVALNBPD0017S01IRemove front of propeller shaft.
Plug front end of transfer.
IRemove drive shaft. Refer to AX-11, ªRemovalº.
IRemove front final drive mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and front oil seal
when removing propeller shaft.
SPD123
INSTALLATIONNBPD0017S02IFill final drive with recommended gear oil.
SPD664
DisassemblyNBPD0018PRE-INSPECTIONNBPD0018S01Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection.
ITotal preload
a) Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bear-
ing rollers.
b) Check total preload with Tool.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Total preload:
P
1+ [0.3 - 1.5 N´m (3 - 15 kg-cm, 2.6 - 13.0 in-lb)]
P
1: Drive pinion preload
SPD513
IRing gear to drive pinion backlash
Check backlash of ring gear with a dial indicator at several
points.
Ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash:
0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.0059 in)
FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
Removal and Installation
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SPD194A
7. Measure the turning torque of the carrier at the ring gear retain-
ing bolts with a spring gauge, J8129.
Specification:
34.3 - 39.2 N (3.5 - 4.0 kg, 7.7 - 8.8 lb) of pulling force
at the ring gear bolt
SPD772
8. If the carrier turning torque is not within the specification range,
increase or decrease the total thickness of the side bearing
adjusting washers until the turning torque is correct. If the
turning torque is less than the specified range, install washers
of greater thickness; if the turning torque is greater than the
specification, install thinner washers. See the SDS section for
washer dimensions and part numbers.
9. Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the
correct carrier side bearing preload.
SPD668
10. Remove the carrier from the final drive housing, saving the
selected preload washers for later use during the assembly of
the final drive unit.
SPD769
PINION GEAR HEIGHT AND PINION BEARING
PRELOAD
NBPD0020S021. Make sure all parts are clean and that the bearings are well
lubricated.
2. Assemble the pinion gear bearings into the pinion pre-load
shim selector Tool, J34309.
SPD197A
IFront Pinion BearingÐ make sure the J34309-3 front pinion
bearing seat is secured tightly against the J34309-2 gauge
anvil. Then turn the front pinion bearing pilot, J34309-5, to
secure the bearing in its proper position.
IRear Pinion BearingÐ the rear pinion bearing pilot, J34309-
15, is used to center the rear pinion bearing only. The rear
pinion bearing locking seat, J34309-4, is used to lock the bear-
ing to the assembly.
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FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
Adjustment (Cont'd)
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Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBPD0029The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST3127S000
(See J25765-A)
Preload gauge
1 GG91030000
(J25765)
Torque wrench
2 HT62940000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
3 HT62900000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
NT124
Measuring pinion bearing preload and total preload
ST06340000
(J24310, J34310)
Differential attachment
NT140
Mounting final drive
ST32580000
(J34312)
Differential side bearing
adjusting nut wrench
NT141
Adjusting side bearing preload and backlash (ring
gear-drive pinion)
KV38108300
(J44195)
Companion flange
wrench
NT771
Removing and installing propeller shaft lock nut,
and drive pinion lock nut
ST3090S000
(Ð)
Drive pinion rear inner
race puller set
1 ST30031000
(J22912-01)
Puller
2 ST30901000
(J26010-01)
Base
NT527
Removing and installing drive pinion rear inner
cone
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
c: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
ST3306S001
Differential side bearing
puller set
1 ST33051001
(J22888-20)
Body
2 ST33061000
(J8107-2)
Adapter
NT072
Removing and installing differential side bearing
inner cone
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Preparation
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Removal and InstallationNBPD0032REMOVALNBPD0032S01IRemove rear of propeller shaft.
Plug front end of transfer.
IRemove axle shaft.
Refer to AX-19, ªRemovalº.
IRemove rear final drive mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and front oil seal
when removing propeller shaft.
SPD123
INSTALLATIONNBPD0032S02IFill final drive with recommended gear oil.
SPD767
IPay attention to the direction of gasket.
SPD149
DisassemblyNBPD0033PRE-INSPECTIONNBPD0033S01Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection.
ITotal preload
a) Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to seat bear-
ing rollers correctly.
b) Check total preload with Tool.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Total preload:
1.2 - 2.0 N´m (12 - 20 kg-cm, 10 - 17 in-lb)
SPD246
IRing gear to drive pinion backlash
Check backlash of ring gear with a dial indicator at several
points.
Ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash:
0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)
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REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Removal and Installation
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SPD381A
4. Measure frictional surfaces and projected portions of friction
disc, friction plate, spring plate, and determine each part's dif-
ferences to see if the specified wear limit has been exceeded.
If any part has worn beyond the wear limit, and deformed or
fatigued, replace it with a new one that is the same thickness as
the projected portion.
Wear limit:
0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
AþB=Wearlimit mm (in)
I: Measuring points
A: Projected portion
B: Frictional surface
SPD383A
SPD417
ADJUSTMENTNBPD0038Friction Disc and Friction Plate End PlayNBPD0038S01End play of friction disc and friction plate can be calculated by using
following equation and should be adjusted within following range.
Adjustment can be made by selecting friction disc having two dif-
ferent thicknesses.
End play E:
0.05 - 0.15 mm (0.0020 - 0.0059 in)
E=Aþ(B+C)
A: Length of differential case contact surface to differential case
inner bottom.
B: Total thickness of friction discs, friction plates, spring disc and
spring plate in differential case on one side.
C: Length of differential case contact surface to back side of side
gear.
1. Measure values of ªAº.
Standard length A:
49.50 - 49.55 mm (1.9488 - 1.9508 in)
SPD420
2. Measure thickness of each disc and plate.
Total thickness ªBº:
19.24 - 20.26 mm (0.7575 - 0.7976 in)
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Limited Slip Differential (Cont'd)
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Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ªAIR BAGº AND ªSEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONERº
NBRS0001The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS composition which is available to INFINITI QX4 is as follows:
IFor a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), seat belt
pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
IFor a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of side air bag module (located in the outer side of front seat),
satellite sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision), wiring harness,
warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
WARNING:
ITo 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 INFINITI dealer.
IImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
IDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
PRECAUTION FOR SEAT BELT SERVICENBRS0002CAUTION:
IBefore removing the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both
battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
IDo not use electrical test equipment for seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
IAfter replacing or reinstalling seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting seat belt pre-ten-
sioner connector, check the system function. Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº (RS-38) for details.
IDo not use disassemble buckle or seat belt assembly.
IReplace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
INever oil tongue and buckle.
IIf any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair. Replace the whole seat belt
assembly.
IIf webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
IWhen replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine seat belt assembly.
After A CollisionNBRS0002S01WARNING:
Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.
NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-tensioner
should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which the air bags
are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly if:
IThe seat belt was in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and
buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).
IThe seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.)
IThe seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for dam-
age or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
IAnchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
IThe seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in
which the air bags are deployed.
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SEAT BELTS
Precautions
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SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON-VEHICLE CHECKNBRS0029S03Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) and Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)NBRS0029S0301NOTE:
All seat belt retractors are of the Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) type. In an emergency (sudden stop)
the retractor will lock and prevent the belt from extending any further. All 3-point type seat belt retractors except
the driver's seat belt also have an Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) mode. The ALR mode (also called child
restraint mode) is used when installing child seats. The ALR mode is activated when the seat belt is fully
extended. When the belt is then retracted partially, the ALR mode automatically locks the seat belt in a spe-
cific position so the belt cannot be extended any further. To cancel the ALR mode, allow the seat belt to fully
wind back into the retractor.
Check the seat belt retractors using the following test(s) to determine if a retractor assembly is operating
properly.
ELR Function Stationary CheckNBRS0029S0302Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and prevent the belt from extend-
ing further.
ALR Function Stationary CheckNBRS0029S03041. Pull out entire length of seat belt from retractor until a click is heard.
2. Retract the belt partially. A clicking noise should be heard as the belt retracts indicating that the retractor
is in the Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) mode.
3. Grasp the seat belt and try to pull out the retractor. The belt must lock and not extend any further. If NG,
replace the retractor assembly.
4. Allow the entire length of the belt to retract to cancel the automatic locking mode.
ELR Function Moving CheckNBRS0029S0303WARNING:
Perform the following test in a safe, open area clear of other vehicles and obstructions (for example,
a large, empty parking lot). Road surface must be paved and dry. DO NOT perform the following test
on wet or gravel roads or on public streets and highways. This could result in an accident and seri-
ous personal injury. The driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the
retractor does not lock.
1. Fasten driver's seat belt. Buckle a passenger into the seat for the belt that is to be tested.
2. Proceed to the designated safe area.
3. Drive the vehicle at approximately 16 km/h (10 MPH). Notify any passengers of a pending sudden stop
and the driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the retractor does not
lock, apply brakes firmly and make a very hard stop.
During stop, seat belts should lock and not be extended. If the seat belt retractor assembly does not lock,
perform the retractor off-vehicle check.
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR OFF-VEHICLE CHECKNBRS0029S041. Remove the seat belt retractor assembly.
2. Slowly pull out belt while tilting the retractor assembly forward from the mounted position without twisting
the retractor assembly as shown in the illustration.
15 degrees or less tilt: Belt can be pulled out.
35 degrees or more tilt: Belt locks and cannot be pulled out.
SEAT BELTS
Seat Belt Inspection (Cont'd)
RS-8