ECU INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel).Brakes
Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. —
Brake pedal and
booster Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper distance
under it when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Keep the floor
mats away from the pedal. ACC-5, "
ADJUSTABLE
ACCELERATOR
PEDAL",
BR-17, "On-
Vehicle Service"
Parking brake Check that the parking brake control has the proper travel and make sure that
the vehicle is held securely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is
applied. PB-9, "Parking Brake
Control"
Automatic transmis-
sion “Park” mecha-
nismOn a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in the P position without applying the brakes.
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Item
Reference page
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.
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Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold. —
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that
may have accumulated. Make sure the hoses have no cracks, deformation,
deterioration or loose connections. —
Brake fluid level Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX ” and “ MIN” lines on the
reservoirs MA-28
Battery
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX ” and “MIN ”
lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level. —
Engine drive belt Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily. MA-13
Engine oil levelCheck the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turn-
ing off the engine. —
Power steering fluid
level and lines Check the level on the reservoir with the engine off. Check the lines for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
MA-29
Automatic transmis-
sion fluid levelCheck the level on the dipstick after putting the selector lever in
“P ” with the
engine idling. MA-22
Exhaust system
Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately locate
the trouble and correct it. MA-22
Underbody
The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very important to remove these sub-
stances, otherwise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean those areas where mud and dirt
can easily accumulate. —
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle
has been parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If you should notice any leaks or gasoline fumes are evident, check for
the cause and correct it immediately. —

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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6. Install the lower glove box in the instrument panel and secure it
with the two hinge pins.
Checking Exhaust SystemELS001BZ
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)ELS001PQ
1. Remove the ATF level gauge bolt.
2. Before driving, the ATF level can be checked at ATF tempera-tures of 30 ° to 50 °C (86 ° to 122 °F) using the “COLD” range on
the ATF level gauge as follows:
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
b. Start the engine and move the selector lever through each gear position. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position.
c. Check the ATF level with the engine idling.
d. Remove the ATF level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint-free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping the ATF from the ATF level gauge, always use
a lint-free paper, not a cloth.
e. Re-insert the ATF level gauge into the charging pipe until the cap contacts the top of the charging pipe as shown.
CAUTION:
To check ATF level, insert the ATF level gauge until the cap
contacts the top of the charging pipe, with the gauge
reversed from the normal inserted position.
f. Remove the ATF level gauge and note the ATF level. If the ATF level is at low side of range, add ATF to the transmission
through the charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the transmission with ATF.
g. Install the ATF level gauge and the ATF level gauge bolt.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Check for any ATF leaks.
5. Drive the vehicle to increase the ATF temperature to 80 ° C (176 ° F).
WLIA0027E
SMA211A
WLIA0014E
ATF level gauge bolt : Refer to AT- 2 5 0 , "Components" .
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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPB-3
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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPFP:36010
On-Vehicle ServiceEFS0068J
PEDAL STROKE

When parking brake pedal is operated with the specified force, make sure the stroke is within the specified
number of notches. Check by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.
INSPECTION

Make sure the components are attached properly, checking for looseness or backlash.

Check parking brake pedal assembly for bends, damage and cracks, and replace if necessary.

Check cable for wear and damage, and replace if necessary.

Check parking brake warning lamp switch for malfunction, and replace if necessary. Refer to DI-32, "Wir-
ing Diagram — WARN —" .
ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to IP-13, "INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER LH" .
2. Partially engage parking brake pedal to access adjusting nut.
3. Insert a deep socket wrench to rotate adjusting nut and loosen cable sufficiently. Then, disengage the parking brake pedal.
4. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
5. Remove the disc rotor and measure inner diameter at widest point using Tool.
6. Transfer measurement less 0.6 mm to the parking brake shoes and adjust accordingly.
7. Using wheel nuts, secure the disc to the hub to prevent it from tilting.
8. Rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag.
9. Adjust cable as follows:
a. Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f).
b. Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke to specification.
c. With parking brake pedal completely disengaged, make sure there is no drag on the parking brake.
10. Install the disc rotor.
11. Install the wheel and tire using power tool.
12. Install the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to IP-13, "
INSTRU-
MENT LOWER COVER LH" .
Pedal stroke : 3
− 4 notches [under force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f)]
WFIA0165E
Tool number : — (J-21177-A)
Pedal stroke : 3 − 4 notches [under force of
196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f)]
WFIA0166E

PG-64
HARNESS
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VEHSECBL Vehicle security (theft warning) system
VENT/V EC EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve
W/ANT AV Audio Antenna
WARN DI Warning Lamps
WINDOW GW Power Window
WIP/R WW Rear Wiper and Washer
WIPER WW Front Wiper and Washer

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEPS-15
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEPFP:49001
Removal and InstallationEGS000UH
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if steering column is separated from steering gear
assembly. Therefore secure steering wheel to avoid turning.
REMOVAL
1. Turn wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
3. Remove undercover using power tool.
4. On 4WD model, remove front final drive, then support drive shafts with wire. Refer to FFD-12, "
Removal
and Installation" .
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket and discard, then loosen nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent Tool from coming off.
7. On 2WD model, remove stabilizer bar mounting bolts and reposition stabilizer bar. Refer to FSU-12,
"Removal and Installation" .
1. Cotter pin2. Mounting bracket3. Mounting insulator
4. Steering gear assembly 5. Washer
WGIA0127E
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
SDIA1434E

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEPS-17
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the left and right lock positions.
Disassembly and AssemblyEGS00124
CAUTION:

Secure steering gear assembly with a vise, using copper plates or something similar to prevent it
from being damaged. Do not grip cylinder with a vise.

Before performing disassembly, clean steering gear assembly with kerosene. Be careful not to
bring any kerosene into contact with the discharge and return port connectors.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly.
2. Loosen lock nuts of outer sockets, and remove outer sockets.
3. Remove boot clamps of the small diameter side and the large diameter side, then remove boot.
CAUTION:
When removing boots, be careful not to damage inner socket and gear housing assembly. If they
are damaged, change them to avoid oil leaks.
4. Remove inner sockets.
1. Boot clamp 2. Inner socket3. Boot
4. Boot clamp 5. Outer socket6. Cylinder tubes
7. Gear housing assembly 8. Connector
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTRAX-11
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4. Install the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly on the
shaft, and secure them tightly using the snap ring.
NOTE:
Discard the old snap ring and use a new one for assembly.
5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, onto the housing (indicated by * marks), and install it
onto shaft. Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS" .
6. Install the stopper ring onto the housing.
7. After installation, pull on the shaft to check engagement between the joint sub-assembly and the stopper ring.
8. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
9. Check that the boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent any boot
deformation.
CAUTION:

The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified value.

Do not to touch the tip of the screwdriver to the inside of the boot.
10. Secure the big and small ends of the boot with the new boot bands as shown.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
11. After installing the housing and shaft, rotate the boot to check that the boot is positioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly, reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new boot band.
SDIA1125E
Grease capacity : 175 − 195 g (6.17 − 6.88 oz)
RAC0678D
Boot installation length “L ” : 147.9 mm (5.82 in)WDIA0045E
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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Wheel Side
1. Insert the Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint
sub-assembly serration hole until the grease begins to ooze
from the ball groove and serration hole. Refer to MA-11, "
REC-
OMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" . After inserting the
grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off the grease that has oozed
out.
2. Wind the serrated part of the shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot onto the shaft. Do not damage the boot.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for
assembly.
3. Remove the protective tape wound around the serrated part of the shaft.
4. Attach the circlip to the shaft. The circlip must fit securely into the shaft groove. Attach the nut to the joint sub-assembly.
Use a soft hammer to press-fit the circlip.
NOTE:
Discard the old circlip and use a new one for assembly.
5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the housing from the large end of the boot. Refer
to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the * marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by the * marks) of the shaft and housing, the boot may
come off. Remove all grease from the shaft surfaces.
7. Check that the boot installation length “L” is the specified length. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the smaller
side of the boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot
deformation.
CAUTION:

The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.

Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the screwdriver.
SDIA1127E
SFA800
Grease capacity : 140 − 160 g (4.93 − 5.64 oz)
RAC0049D
Boot installation length “L” : 134.5 mm (5.30 in)WDIA0046E

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8. Secure the big and small ends of the boot using new boot bands
as shown.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
9. After installing the joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate the boot to check that it is positioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly, reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new boot band.
SFA395

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESRF-5
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DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle "twist".
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.

Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.

If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear: J-39565 and mechanic's stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:

Removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.

Tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only
temporarily.

Feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.

Placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.

Looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to RF-6, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE

If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.

If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
–Separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
–Insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure-
thane tape. A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized NISSAN
Parts Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 ×135 mm (3.94 ×5.31 in)
76884-71L01: 60 ×85 mm (2.36 ×3.35 in)
76884-71L02: 15 ×25 mm (0.59 ×0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.97 ×1.97 in)
73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.97 ×1.97 in)