spare tire INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory User Guide

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYRFD-13
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Removal and InstallationEDS0044T
REMOVAL
1. Remove the spare tire.
2. Drain the differential gear oil. Refer to FFD-7, "
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL" .
3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-42, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the rear drive shafts from the rear final drive assembly and support them using suitable wire. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal
and Installation" .
6. Disconnect the breather hose from the rear final drive assembly.
1. Breather hose 2. Rear final drive assembly3. Rear propeller shaft
4. Washer 5. Lower stopper6. Rear drive shaft
7. Rear final drive assembly 8. Upper stopper⇐Vehicle front
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PRECAUTIONSRSU-3
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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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. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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 per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal 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
harness connectors.
Precautions for Rear SuspensionEES001GY

When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.

Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.

After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.

Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYRSU-27
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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEES001HG
Check all of the component mountings for any excessive looseness, or back lash. Check the components for
any excessive wear, damage, or abnormal conditions. Repair or replace the components as necessary.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

Check the shock absorbers for any air leaks or damage, and replace as necessary.

Check the hoses for any air leaks or damage, and replace as necessary.
1. Seat belt latch anchor2. Stabilizer bar bushing3. Stabilizer bar clamp
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Connecting rod6. Front lower link
7. Knuckle 8. Bushing9. Rear lower link
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH
6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly

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Wheel Alignment InspectionEES001HH
Rear Wheel Alignment Adjusting Bolts
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface. Use CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLE-
NOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before
making any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in
their designated positions.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3. Check the wheels for runout and damage. Refer to WT-5, "
Inspection" .
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play.
5. Check the shock absorbers. Refer to RSU-27, "
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION" .
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the rear suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to RSU-49, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )" .

If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization
procedure. Refer to RSU-47, "
Initialization Procedure" .
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.

This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.

The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.

The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.

The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.

Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
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1. Rear lower link adjusting bolt, LH 2. Front lower link adjusting bolt, LH 3. Front lower link adjusting bolt, RH
4. Rear lower link adjusting bolt, RH
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use the CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load
leveling air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the height sensor and the rear load leveling air suspension com- pressor assembly.
3. Unclip the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
1. Seat belt latch anchor 2. Stabilizer bar bushing 3. Stabilizer bar clamp
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Connecting rod 6. Front lower link
7. Knuckle 8. Bushing 9. Rear lower link
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm 12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH
6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly (includes the
bracket and rubber cover)

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERRSU-33
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4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the
rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.

To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the hose out.
5. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
6. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the
way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-28, "
Removal and Instal-
lation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
CAUTION:

Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when repositioning the brake caliper out of the way.

Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
7. Remove the spare tire.
8. Disconnect the two rear ABS sensor electrical connectors.
9. Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to RFD-13, "
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
11. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
12. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the brackets on the rear suspension member.
13. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the coil spring tension.
14. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.
15. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor from the rear suspension member.
16. Disconnect both of the connecting rods from the rear stabilizer bar.
17. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
18. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts.
19. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links and stabilizer bar as
an assembly.
20. If necessary, remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, height sensor, rear load leveling air suspension hoses, stabilizer
bar, knuckle, and front and rear lower links from the rear suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

When raising the rear suspension member assembly, use the
locating pins to align the rear suspension member to the vehicle
body.

When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear
coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point
out toward the wheel and tire assembly.

To connect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses, the lock
ring must be fully seated in the fitting. Insert the hose “B” into the
lock ring “A” until the lock ring “A” is touching the hose “B” as
shown. Pull on the hose to check that it is securely inserted.

Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
(unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and
the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions) with the tires on level ground.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-48, "Wheel Alignment" .
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SUSPENSION ARMRSU-37
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Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if
any of the following conditions exist:
–Ball stud is worn.
–Joint is hard to swing.
–Play in axial direction is excessive.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-26, "Components" .

Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
(unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and
the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions) with the tires on level ground.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-28, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Swinging force “A” : Refer to
RSU-48, "
Ball Joint" .
Turning force “B” : Refer to RSU-48, "
Ball Joint" .
Vertical end play “C” : Refer to RSU-48, "
Ball Joint" .
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FRONT LOWER LINKRSU-39
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-26, "Components" .

Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
(unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and
the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions) with the tires on level ground.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-28, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)RSU-49
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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )EES001HV
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Verify the vehicle height. If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization pro-
cedure. Refer to RSU-47, "
Initialization Procedure" .
Suspension type
Air leveling*
2
Applied model2WD 4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf) 913
(35.94) 931
(36.65)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 912
(35.91) 932
(36.69)
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