Steering fluid INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Owner's Manual

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-29
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CALIPER
Check the caliper for any leaks, repair as necessary.
PA D
Check the pads for wear or damage. Refer to BR-32, "Front Disc
Brake" , BR-33, "Rear Disc Brake" .
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageELS001CD
STEERING GEAR

Check the steering gear housing for looseness, damage and oil
leakage as shown.

Check the steering column connections for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE

Check the ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage, and grease leak-
age.
Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesELS001CE
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

Check the power steering fluid level with the engine off.

Check fluid level on reservoir. Use “HOT ” range at fluid tempera-
tures of 50 ° to 80 °C (122 ° to 176 °F). Use “COLD” range at fluid
temperatures of 0 ° to 30 °C (32 ° to 86 °F).
CAUTION:

Do not overfill.

Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants" .
SMA922A
LMA051
SGIA0506E
LGIA0021E

PS-1
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
G STEERING
CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 2
Precautions for Steering System ......................... ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ................................ ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 5
POWER STEERING FLUID ................................... ..... 6
Checking Fluid Level ........................................... ..... 6
Checking Fluid Leakage ...................................... ..... 6
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ............................ ..... 6
STEERING WHEEL .................................................... 7 On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ..... 7
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION . ..... 7
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY ........... ..... 7
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEER-
ING WHEEL ..................................................... ..... 7
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE ............................................................. ..... 7
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE ..... 8
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 8
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 8
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 8
TILT SYSTEM ............................................................. 9 Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
TILT MOTOR AND TILT SENSOR ................... ..... 9
STEERING COLUMN ............................................ ... 10
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 10
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ .... 11INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .............
... 12
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 13
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 13
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 14
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ................... ... 14
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ......... ... 15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 17
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 18
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 19
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................ ... 21
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ...................... ... 21
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE ............. ... 21
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 21
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 22
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY .......... ... 22
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 22
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 22
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 22
HYDRAULIC LINE ................................................. ... 23
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 23
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 25
Steering Wheel .................................................... ... 25
Steering Column .................................................. ... 25
Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket ............. ... 26
Steering Gear ...................................................... ... 27
Oil Pump ................................................................. 27
Steering Fluid .......................................................... 27

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPS-5
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEGS000U8
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
PS-6PS-6PS-18PS-18PS-18PS-6PS-7PS-7
EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts
"
PS-7PS-13PS-15PS-11PS-10PS-15

PR-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FFD-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible cause and sus-
pected parts
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging force
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
WHEEL HUB
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom Noise
× × ××××× × × ××××××× ×
Shake ×××× ××××× ×
Vibration ××××× × ××× ×
Shimmy ××× × ×××× ×
Shudder × × ×××× ×

PS-6
POWER STEERING FLUID
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POWER STEERING FLUIDPFP:KLF20
Checking Fluid LevelEGS000U9
Check power steering fluid level with engine off, referring to the scale
on reservoir tank.
Use HOT range for fluid temperatures of 50° – 80 °C (122 ° – 176° F).
Use COLD range for fluid temperatures of 0 ° – 30° C (32 ° – 86 °F).
CAUTION:

Do not overfill.

Do not reuse any used power steering fluid.

Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
Checking Fluid LeakageEGS000UA
Check the hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50 ° – 80 °C (122 ° –
176° F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to
check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not over tighten con- nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to PS-21, "
POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP" .
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating a leak from the steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemEGS000UB
Incomplete air bleeding causes the following. When this happens, bleed air again.

Air bubbles in reservoir tank.

Clicking noise in oil pump.

Excessive buzzing in oil pump.
NOTE:
When vehicle is stationary or while steering wheel is being turned slowly, some noise may be heard from
oil pump or gear. This noise is normal and does not affect any system.
1. Stop engine, and then turn steering wheel fully to right and left several times. CAUTION:
Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the MIN level line. Check tank frequently and
add fluid as needed.
2. Run engine at idle speed. Turn steering wheel fully right and then fully left, hold for about three seconds. Then check for fluid leakage.
3. Repeat step 2 several times at about three second intervals. CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in the locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibil-
ity that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check for air bubbles or cloudy fluid.
5. If air bubbles or cloudiness still exists, stop engine, perform steps 2 and 3 again until air bubbles or cloud- iness does not exist.
6. Stop engine, check fluid level.
LGIA0021E
SGIA0506E

STEERING WHEELPS-7
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STEERING WHEELPFP:48430
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEGS000UC
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

Check installation condition of steering gear assembly, front suspension, axle and steering column.

Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.

Check if the mounting nuts for steering gear assembly are loose.
Refer to PS-15, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn tires straight ahead, start engine, then turn steering wheel to the left and right lightly, and measure
steering wheel movement on the outer circumference when steering wheel is turned up to the point where
tires start moving.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL

Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to
FSU-6, "
Front Wheel Alignment" .
1. Turn tires straight ahead, check if steering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot be attained by repositioning the steering wheel two teeth or less on steering stem, loosen tie-rod lock nuts of steering outer sockets, then adjust tie-rods by the same amount in the
opposite direction.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to operating temperature of 60 ° – 80° C (140 ° – 176° F).
4. Tires need to be inflated to specified pressure. Refer to WT-38, "
Tire" .
5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering wheel has been turned 360 ° from the neutral position.
6. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect the following:

Steering column. Refer to PS-11, "INSPECTION AFTER
REMOVAL" .

Power steering oil pump. Refer to PS-21, "CHECKING
RELIEF OIL PRESSURE" .
7. If steering column and power steering oil pump meet specifications, replace steering gear. Refer to PS-15,
"Removal and Installation" .
End play of the axial direction for steering wheel : 0 mm (0 in)
LGIA0024E
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference : 0
− 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Tool number : J-44372
Steering wheel
turning force : 39 N (4 kg-f, 9 lb-f) or less
WGIA0035E

PS-16
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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8. Remove oil piping (high pressure side and low pressure side)
from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from piping.
9. Remove lower joint mounting bolt of lower joint shaft.
10. Remove nuts of steering gear assembly using power tool, then remove bolts and steering gear assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Front Wheel Alignment" .

After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-62,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

With steering wheel in straight ahead position, make sure slit of
lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, while check-
ing that mark on steering gear assembly aligns with mark on
rear cover cap

After installation, bleed the air from the steering hydraulic system. Refer to PS-6, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic
System" .
LGIA0032E
LGIA0029E
LGIA0024E
SST491C

POWER STEERING OIL PUMPPS-21
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMPPFP:49110
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEGS000UJ
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
1. Connect Tool between oil pump discharge connector and high
pressure hose and then bleed air from the hydraulic circuit.
2. Start engine. Allow engine to run until tank temperature reaches 50 – 80 °C (122 – 176°F).
CAUTION:

Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If engine is started with shut-off valve closed,
fluid pressure in power steering pump increases to maximum. This will raise fluid temperature
excessively.

Be careful not to contact hose with belt when engine is started.
3. With engine at idle, close shut-off valve and read the relief oil pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve of pressure gauge for more than 10 seconds.
4. After measurement, open shut-off valve slowly.

If relief oil pressure is outside the specification, repair or replace oil pump. Refer to PS-22, "Disassem-
bly and Assembly" .
5. After inspection, disconnect oil pressure gauge and oil pressure gauge adapter from hydraulic circuit, con- nect oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose. Add fluid and bleed air from hydraulic circuit
thoroughly. Refer to PS-6, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Removal and InstallationEGS000UK
REMOVAL
1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
2. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove power steering reservoir tank.
5. Remove serpentine drive belt belt from auto tensioner and power steering pump. Refer to EM-13,
"Removal and Installation" .
6. Disconnect pressure sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove high pressure and low pressure piping from power steering oil pump. Refer to PS-23, "
HYDRAU-
LIC LINE" .
8. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to PS-23, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque.

After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-6, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
NOTE:
Belt tension is automatic and requires no adjustment.
Tool number:
Pressure gauge and shut-off valve KV48103500
(J26357 and J26357-10)
Oil pump side Connector A and
O-ring
KV48105300-4 and 5295262U10
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— )
Eye-bolt and O-ring KV48105300-3 and 5295262U00
(
— )
High pressure
piping side Connector B and
O-ring
KV48105300-1 and 5295262U00
(
— )
Nut KV48105300-2
(
— )
Relief oil pressure
: 9.0 – 9.8 mPa (91.77 – 99.93 kg/cm2 , 1305.34 – 1421.37 psi)
SGIA0570E

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PS-27
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Steering GearEGS000UQ
Oil PumpEGS000UR
Steering FluidEGS000US
Steering gear modelPR26AM
Rack neutral position, dimension “L ” (rack stroke) 85.5 mm (3.36 in)
Rack sliding force At the neutral point:
Range within ±
11.5 mm
( ± 0.453 in) from the neutral
position
(in power ON) Area average value 250.1
− 308.9 N (25.5 − 31.5 kg, 56.2 − 69.5 lb)
Area minimum value 200 N (20.4 kg, 45 lb)
Allowable variation 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) or less
STC0034D
Relief oil pressure
9.0 − 9.8 mPa (91.77 − 99.93 kg/cm2 , 1305.34 − 1421.37 psi)
Fluid capacity
Approx. 1.0 (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp qt)

TF-34
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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2. CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (1)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to “AUTO” position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> GO TO TF-130, "Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom Occurs" .
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (2)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to “4HI” position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO TF-131, "
4WD System Does Not Operate" .
Trouble Diagnosis Chart for SymptomsEDS002HI
If 4WD warning lamp turns ON, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-50, "Self-diagnostic Procedure" .
Symptom ConditionCheck itemReference page
4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator
lamp do not turn ON
(4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator
lamp check) Ignition switch: ONPower supply and ground for transfer
control unit
TF-117
Transfer shut off relay
Combination meter
4WD warning lamp does not turn ON
(4WD warning lamp check) Ignition switch: ONPower supply and ground for transfer
control unit
TF-121
Transfer shut off relay
Combination meter
4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator
lamp does not change Engine running4WD shift switch
TF-123
Wait detection switch
Neutral-4LO switch
AT P s w i t c h
2-4WD solenoid
Transfer control device
Actuator motor
Actuator position switch
Transfer inner parts
ATP warning lamp turns ON Engine running CAN communication line
TF-125
4WD shift switch
PNP switch signal
AT P s w i t c h
Combination meter
Transfer inner parts
4LO indicator lamp repeats flashing Engine running Wait detection switch
TF-127
Neutral-4LO switch
Transfer inner parts
4WD warning lamp flashes rapidly (2 times/
second) While drivingTransfer fluid temperature
TF-128
Tire size is different between front and
rear of vehicle

TROUBLE DIAGNOSISTF-35
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NOTE:

Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode. This is not
a malfunction.

Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions: 4WD shift
switch is "4H" or "4LO", steering wheel is turned fully to either side.
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference ValuesEDS002HJ
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE
Specifications with CONSULT-II
4WD warning lamp flashes slowly
(1 time/2 seconds)While drivingTire size is different between front and
rear of vehicle.
TF-129
Transfer fluid temperature
Clutch pressure switch
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs
(See NOTE.)

While driving

AUTO mode

Steering wheel is
turned fully to either
side CAN communication line
TF-130
4WD shift switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
Clutch pressure solenoid
Transfer inner parts
4WD system does not operate While driving 4WD shift switch
TF-131
Clutch pressure switch
Transfer inner parts
Symptom
ConditionCheck itemReference page
Monitored item [Unit] Content ConditionDisplay value
VHCL/S SEN ·FR [km/h]
or [mph] Front wheel speed Vehicle stopped
0 km/h (0 MPH)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under standard condition. Approximately
equal to the indi-
cation on speed-
ometer (Inside of
±
10%)
VHCL/S SEN ·RR [km/h]
or [mph] Rear wheel speed Vehicle stopped
0 km/h (0 MPH)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under standard condition. Approximately
equal to the indi-
cation on speed-
ometer (Inside of
±
10%)
ENGINE SPEED [rpm] Engine speed Engine stopped
(Engine speed: Less than 400 rpm)
0 rpm
Engine running
(Engine speed: 400 rpm or more) Approximately
equal to the indi-
cation on tachom-
eter
THRTL POS SEN [V] Accelerator pedal posi-
tion (APP) sensor signal
voltage Accelerator pedal: Release
Approx. 0.5V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Approx. 4.0V
FLUID TEMP SE [V] Transfer fluid tempera-
ture signal voltage Transfer fluid temperature approx. 20 - 80°C (68 - 176
°F) Approx. 1.1 - 0.3V
BATTERY VOLT [V] Power supply voltage for
transfer control unit
Ignition switch: ON
Battery voltage
2WD SWITCH [ON/OFF] Input condition from
4WD shift switch 4WD shift switch: 2WD
ON
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO OFF
AUTO SWITCH [ON/
OFF] Input condition from
4WD shift switch 4WD shift switch: AUTO
ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO OFF