service INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Owner's Guide

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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8. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
9. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
10. Remove dust cover from converter housing part.
11. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
12. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
13. Remove cross member with power tool.
14. Tilt the transmission slightly to keep the clearance between body
and transmission, and then disconnect air breather hose from charging pipe. Refer to AT- 2 5 3 , "
Removal
and Installation" .
15. Disconnect A/T assembly connector and transfer unit connector.
16. Remove A/T fluid indicator pipe.
17. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
18. Remove A/T assembly to engine bolts with power tool.
19. Remove A/T assembly from vehicle using Tool and a transmis-
sion jack.

Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.

Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
NOTE:
The actual special service Tool may differ from Tool shown.
20. Remove transfer from A/T assembly. Refer to TF-109,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter

After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to
check dimension A to ensure it is within the reference value
limit.
LCIA0334E
Tool number : — (J-47002)
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Dimension A : 24.0 mm (0.94 in) or more
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DISASSEMBLY
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57. Use a pin punch (4mm dia. commercial service tool) to knock
out retaining pin.
58. Remove manual shaft retaining pin with pliers.
59. Remove manual plate (with parking rod) from manual shaft.
60. Remove parking rod from manual plate.
61. Remove manual shaft from transmission case.
62. Remove manual shaft oil seals using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch transmission case.
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ASSEMBLY
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Assembly (1)UCS002JQ
1. As shown in the right figure illustration, use a drift [commercial
service tool φ22 mm (0.87 in)] to drive manual shaft oil seals into
the transmission case until it is flush.
CAUTION:

Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.

Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case. Tighten
mounting bolt to the specified torque. Refer to AT-261, "
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3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
4. Install parking rod to manual plate.
5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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General SpecificationsUCS002J T
*1: Refer to MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants" .
Vehicle Speed When Shifting GearsUCS002JU
NORMAL MODE

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
TOW MODE

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening. Applied model 4x2 4x4
Automatic transmission model RE5R05A
Transmission model code number 95X13 95X14
Stall torque ratio2.0: 1
Transmission gear ratio1st 3.827
2nd 2.368
3rd 1.519
4th 1.000
5th 0.834
Reverse 2.613
Recommended fluid NISSAN Matic Fluid J*1
Fluid capacity 10.6 liter (11-1/4 US qt, 9-3/8 Imp qt)
CAUTION:

Use only Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J. Do not mix with other fluid.

Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN an ATF Matic Fluid J will deteriorate in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the warranty.
Final
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ratioThrottle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
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2.937Full throttle 70 - 74
(44 - 46)112 - 120
(70 - 75)176 - 186
(110 - 116)249 - 259
(155 - 161)245 - 255
(152 - 159)166 - 176
(103 - 110)100 - 108
(62 - 67)43 - 47
(27 - 30)
Half throttle 46 - 50
(28 - 31)74 - 82
(46 - 51)103 - 113
(64 - 70)135 - 145
(84 - 90)109 - 119
(68 - 74)69 - 79
(43 - 49)44 - 52
(27 - 32)11 - 1 5
(7 - 10)
3.357Full throttle 61 - 65
(38 - 41)97 - 105
(61 - 66)153 - 163
(95 - 102)236 - 246
(147 - 153)232 - 242
(144 - 151)143 - 153
(89 - 95)87 - 95
(54 - 59)43 - 47
(27 - 29)
Half throttle 41 - 45
(26 - 28)66 - 74
(41 - 46)89 - 99
(56 - 62)117 - 127
(73 - 79)95 - 105
(59 - 65)59 - 69
(37 - 43)38 - 46
(24 - 29)11 - 1 5
(7 - 10)
Final
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ratioThrottle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
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1 →D2D2 →D3D3 →D4D4 →D5D5 →D4D4 →D3D3 →D2D2 →D1
2.937Full throttle 70 - 74
(44 - 46)112 - 120
(70 - 75)176 - 186
(110 - 116)249 - 259
(155 - 161)245 - 255
(152 - 159)166 - 176
(103 - 110)100 - 108
(62 - 67)43 - 47
(27 - 30)
Half throttle 50 - 54
(31 - 34)81 - 89
(50 - 55)113 - 123
(70 - 76)135 - 145
(84 - 90)109 - 119
(68 - 74)68 - 78
(42 - 48)44 - 52
(27 - 32)11 - 1 5
(7 - 10)
3.357Full throttle 61 - 65
(38 - 41)97 - 105
(61 - 66)153 - 163
(95 - 102)236 - 246
(147 - 153)232 - 242
(144 - 151)143 - 153
(89 - 95)87 - 95
(54 - 59)43 - 47
(27 - 29)
Half throttle 43 - 47
(27 - 29)72 - 80
(45 - 50)98 - 108
(61 - 67)117 - 127
(73 - 79)95 - 105
(59 - 65)59 - 69
(37 - 43)37 - 45
(23 - 28)11 - 1 5
(7 - 10)

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Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing Complete Lock-up UCS002JV

At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition.

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing Slip Lock-upUCS002J W

At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition.
Stall SpeedUCS002JX
Line PressureUCS002JY
A/T Fluid Temperature SensorUCS002J Z
Turbine Revolution SensorUCS002K0
Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revolution Sensor)UCS002K1
Final
gear
ratioThrottle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up “ON” Lock-up “OFF”
2.937Closed throttle 74 - 82 (46 - 51) 71 - 79 (45 - 49)
Half throttle 188 - 196 (117 - 122) 136 - 144 (85 - 90)
3.357Closed throttle 65 - 73 (41 - 46) 62 - 70 (39 - 44)
Half throttle 168 - 176 (105 - 110) 118 - 126 (74 - 79)
Final
gear
ratioThrottle position Gear positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Slip lock-up “ON” Slip lock-up “OFF”
2.937 Closed throttle4th 52 - 60 (33 - 38) 49 - 57 (31 - 36)
5th 52 - 60 (33 - 38) 49 - 57 (31 - 36)
3.357 Closed throttle4th 46 - 54 (29 - 34) 43 - 51 (27 - 32)
5th 46 - 54 (29 - 34) 43 - 51 (27 - 32)
Stall speed2,500 - 2,800 rpm
Engine speedLine pressure [kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)]
R position D position
At idle speed 392 - 441 (4.0 - 4.5, 57 - 64) 373 - 422 (3.8 - 4.3, 54 - 61)
At stall speed 1,700 - 1,890 (17.3 - 19.3, 247 - 274) 1,310 - 1,500 (13.3 - 15.3, 190 - 218)
Name Condition CONSULT-II “DATA MONITOR” (Approx.) (V) Resistance (Approx.) (kΩ)
A/T fluid temperature sensor 10°C (32°F) 2.2 15
20°C (68°F) 1.8 6.5
80°C (176°F) 0.6 0.9
A/T fluid temperature sensor 20°C (32°F) 2.2 10
20°C (68°F) 1.7 4
80°C (176°F) 0.45 0.5
Name Condition Data (Approx.)
Turbine revolution
sensor 1When running at 50 km/h (31 MPH) in 4th speed with the closed throttle position switch
“OFF”.
1.3 (kHz)
Turbine revolution
sensor 2When moving at 20 km/h (12 MPH) in 1st speed with the closed throttle position switch
“OFF”.
Name Condition Data (Approx.)
Revolution sensor When moving at 20 km/h (12 MPH). 185 (Hz)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Reverse brakeUCS002K2
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Total End PlayUCS002K3
BEARING RACE FOR ADJUSTING TOTAL END PLAY
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.Thickness of retaining platesThickness mm (in) Part number*
4.2 (0.165)
4.4 (0.173)
4.6 (0.181)
4.8 (0.189)
5.0 (0.197)
5.2 (0.205) 31667 90X14
31667 90X15
31667 90X16
31667 90X17
31667 90X18
31667 90X19
Total end play mm (in) 0.25 - 0.55 (0.0098 - 0.0217)
Thickness mm (in) Part number*
0.8 (0.031)
1.0 (0.039)
1.2 (0.047)
1.4 (0.055)
1.6 (0.063)
1.8 (0.071)31435 95X00
31435 95X01
31435 95X02
31435 95X03
31435 95X04
31435 95X05

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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ATC-1
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
J AIR CONDITIONER
CONTENTS
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Revision: August 20072004 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ..... 5
Contaminated Refrigerant ........................................ 5
General Refrigerant Precautions .............................. 6
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye ......................... 6
A/C Identification Label ............................................ 7
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection ................... 7
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION ...................................................... 7
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION ..... 8
Precautions for Servicing Compressor ....................11
Precautions for Service Equipment .........................11
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT .............11
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR .......................11
VACUUM PUMP ................................................. 12
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET .................................... 12
SERVICE HOSES ............................................... 12
SERVICE COUPLERS ........................................ 13
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ...................... 13
CHARGING CYLINDER ...................................... 13
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis ................ 13
PREPARATION ......................................................... 14
Special Service Tools ............................................. 14
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 14
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 17
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..................................... 18
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................... 18
REFRIGERANT FLOW ....................................... 18
Refrigerant System Protection ............................... 18
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ............. 18
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE .............................. 19
Component Layout ................................................. 20
FRONT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM .................. 20
REAR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM .................... 21LUBRICANT .............................................................. 22
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ... 22
LUBRICANT ........................................................ 22
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ............................ 22
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................... 24
Description .............................................................. 24
Operation ................................................................ 24
AIR MIX DOORS CONTROL .............................. 24
FAN SPEED CONTROL ...................................... 24
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL ................................. 24
MODE DOOR CONTROL ................................... 24
DEFROSTER DOOR CONTROL ........................ 24
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL ........................... 25
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ............................ 25
Description of Control System ................................ 26
Control Operation ................................................... 26
DISPLAY SCREEN .............................................. 27
AUTO SWITCH ................................................... 27
TEMPERATURE DIAL (DRIVER) ........................ 27
TEMPERATURE DIAL (PASSENGER) ............... 27
RECIRCULATION SWITCH () ............................. 27
DEFROSTER () SWITCH .................................... 27
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH ............. 27
OFF SWITCH (HOLD FAN DOWN SWITCH
UNTIL SYSTEM SHUTS OFF) ............................ 27
A/C SWITCH ....................................................... 27
MODE SWITCH .................................................. 27
FRONT FAN SWITCH ......................................... 27
REAR FAN SWITCH (FRONT) ............................ 27
REAR TEMPERATURE/MODE DIAL (FRONT) ... 27
REAR TEMPERATURE/MODE DIAL (REAR) .... 28
REAR FAN CONTROL SWITCH (REAR) ........... 28
Discharge Air Flow ................................................. 29
FRONT ................................................................ 29
REAR .................................................................. 29
System Description (Front) ..................................... 30
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .............. 30
System Description (Rear) ..................................... 31
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .............. 31
CAN Communication System Description .............. 32

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COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ 131
Optical Sensor Circuit .......................................... 131
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... 131
OPTICAL INPUT PROCESS ............................ 131
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR OPTICAL
SENSOR ........................................................... 132
Intake Sensor Circuit ............................................ 133
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... 133
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SEN-
SOR .................................................................. 133
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ 134
CONTROL UNIT ..................................................... 135
Removal and Installation ...................................... 135
FRONT AIR CONTROL .................................... 135
REAR AIR CONTROL ....................................... 135
AMBIENT SENSOR ................................................ 136
Removal and Installation ...................................... 136
REMOVAL ......................................................... 136
INSTALLATION ................................................. 136
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ............................................ 137
Removal and Installation ...................................... 137
REMOVAL ......................................................... 137
INSTALLATION ................................................. 137
OPTICAL SENSOR ................................................ 138
Removal and Installation ...................................... 138
INTAKE SENSOR ................................................... 139
Removal and Installation ...................................... 139
REMOVAL ......................................................... 139
INSTALLATION ................................................. 139
BLOWER MOTOR .................................................. 140
Components ......................................................... 140
Removal and Installation ...................................... 140
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR ............................... 140
REAR BLOWER MOTOR ................................. 141
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER ....................................... 142
Removal and Installation ...................................... 142
FUNCTION ........................................................ 142
REPLACEMENT TIMING .................................. 142
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ....................... 142
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY .............. 144
Components ......................................................... 144
Removal and Installation ...................................... 145
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEM-
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REAR HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEM-
BLY .................................................................... 146
HEATER CORE ...................................................... 147
Components ......................................................... 147
Removal and Installation ...................................... 148
FRONT HEATER CORE ................................... 148
REAR HEATER CORE ..................................... 149
DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR ................................ 150
Removal and Installation ...................................... 150
REMOVAL ......................................................... 150
INSTALLATION ................................................. 150INTAKE DOOR MOTOR .........................................151
Removal and Installation ......................................151
REMOVAL .........................................................151
INSTALLATION .................................................151
MODE DOOR MOTOR ............................................152
Removal and Installation ......................................152
REMOVAL .........................................................152
INSTALLATION .................................................152
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR .........................................153
Components .........................................................153
Removal and Installation ......................................153
FRONT AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (DRIVER) .....153
FRONT AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (PASSENGER) .154
REAR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ........................154
VARIABLE BLOWER CONTROL ...........................155
Removal and Installation ......................................155
REMOVAL .........................................................155
INSTALLATION .................................................155
REAR BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ....................156
Removal and Installation ......................................156
REMOVAL .........................................................156
INSTALLATION .................................................156
DUCTS AND GRILLES ...........................................157
Components .........................................................157
Removal and Installation ......................................160
CENTER CONSOLE HEAT DUCT AND REAR
FINISHER ASSEMBLY GRILLE ........................160
DEFROSTER NOZZLE .....................................160
RH AND LH SIDE DEMISTER DUCT ...............160
RH AND LH VENTILATOR DUCT .....................160
CENTER VENTILATOR DUCT .........................160
FLOOR DUCT ...................................................160
REAR OVERHEAD DUCTS ..............................160
REAR FLOOR DUCT ........................................161
GRILLES ...........................................................161
REFRIGERANT LINES ...........................................162
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure ...............162
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ................................................................162
Components .........................................................164
Removal and Installation for Compressor ............166
REMOVAL .........................................................166
INSTALLATION .................................................167
Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch . 167
REMOVAL .........................................................167
INSPECTION ....................................................168
INSTALLATION .................................................168
BREAK-IN OPERATION ....................................170
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................170
REMOVAL .........................................................170
INSTALLATION .................................................170
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................170
REMOVAL .........................................................170
INSTALLATION .................................................170
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Pipe . 170
REMOVAL .........................................................170
INSTALLATION .................................................171

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REMOVAL .........................................................171
INSTALLATION ..................................................171
Removal and Installation for Rear High- and Low-
pressure A/C and Heater Core Pipes ...................171
REMOVAL .........................................................171
INSTALLATION ..................................................172
Removal and Installation for Underfloor Rear High-
and Low-pressure A/C and Heater Core Pipes ....172
REMOVAL .........................................................172
INSTALLATION ..................................................173
Removal and Installation for Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor ..................................................................173
REMOVAL .........................................................173
INSTALLATION ..................................................173
Removal and Installation for Condenser ...............173
REMOVAL .........................................................173
INSTALLATION ..................................................174
Removal and Installation for Front Evaporator .....175
REMOVAL .........................................................175
INSTALLATION ..................................................176
Removal and Installation for Rear Evaporator ......176
REMOVAL .........................................................177INSTALLATION .................................................. 177
Removal and Installation for Front Expansion Valve . 177
REMOVAL .......................................................... 177
INSTALLATION .................................................. 177
Removal and Installation for Rear Expansion Valve . 177
REMOVAL .......................................................... 177
INSTALLATION .................................................. 178
Checking for Refrigerant Leaks ............................ 178
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent
Dye Leak Detector ................................................ 178
Dye Injection ......................................................... 178
Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detector .................... 179
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK
DETECTOR ....................................................... 179
CHECKING PROCEDURE ................................ 180
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) .... 182
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) ................ 182
COMPRESSOR ................................................. 182
LUBRICANT ....................................................... 182
REFRIGERANT ................................................. 182
ENGINE IDLING SPEED ................................... 182
BELT TENSION ................................................. 182