wheel INFINITI QX56 2007 Factory Service Manual

RSU-4
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003532655
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
RSU-21RSU-30
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RSU-21
RSU-23RSU-37
PR-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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RFD-7, "
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FAX-4, "
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FSU-4, "
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WT-4, "
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WT-4, "
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FAX-4, "
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BR-4, "
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PS-5, "
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise×××××× ××× ××××××
Shake×××× × × × ××××××
Vibration××××× × × ×× × ×
Shimmy×××× × × ××× ××
Shudder ××× × ××× ××
Poor quality ride or handling××××× ×× × ×××

RSU-12
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Display Item List
WORK SUPPORT
Display Item List
DATA MONITOR
Display Item List
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system
Vehicle height sensor
[C1801]Vehicle height sensor voltage is less than 0.2V or greater than
4.8V for more than 60 seconds.Refer to RSU-14, "
Height
Sensor System Inspection" .
Compressor relay
[C1802]1. Driving transistor for compressor relay is off and monitor
voltage continues high level for more than 10 seconds.
2. Driving transistor for compressor relay is on and monitor
voltage continues low level for more than 5 seconds.Refer to RSU-17, "
Compres-
sor Motor, Compressor Motor
Relay and Circuit Inspection"
.
Exhaust solenoid
[C1803]1. Driving transistor for exhaust solenoid is off and monitor volt-
age continues high level for more than 10 seconds.
2. Driving transistor for exhaust solenoid is on and monitor volt-
age continues low level for more than 5 seconds.Refer to RSU-15, "
Exhaust
Valve Solenoid System In-
spection" .
Vehicle height adjusting trouble
(compressor)
[C1804]Continuous compressor relay ON time is more than 120 seconds.Refer to RSU-17, "
Compres-
sor Motor, Compressor Motor
Relay and Circuit Inspection"
.
Vehicle height adjusting trouble
(exhaust solenoid)
[C1805]Continuous exhaust solenoid ON time is more than 120 seconds.Refer to RSU-15, "
Exhaust
Valve Solenoid System In-
spection" .
Vehicle height sensor locking trou-
ble
[C1806]Output sensor voltage variation ±0.02V is more than 100 hour
when vehicle height range is normal.Refer to RSU-14, "
Height
Sensor System Inspection".
Sensor 5V trouble
[C1807]Sensor reference voltage is less than 0.8V or more than 6V for 20
seconds.Refer to RSU-14, "
Height
Sensor System Inspection".
Integral time trouble by supplying
air
[C1808]Integral discontinuous time on the compressor is more than 180
seconds.Refer to RSU-17, "
Compres-
sor Motor, Compressor Motor
Relay and Circuit Inspec-
tion".
Item Description Condition
STANDARD HEIGHT LEVELResets the vehicle height to the initialization flag set-
ting stored in the suspension control unit.Vehicle unladen RSU-44, "
Wheelarch Height
(Unladen*1)" , set in a horizontal position and
not moving.
NOTE:
Do not take your eyes off the vehicle while
CONSULT-II is processing.
ADJUST HEIGHT INISets the height initialization flag in the suspension
control unit when the control unit has been replaced
or when the initialization flag has been cleared using
the "CLEAR HEIGHT INI" procedure.Vehicle unladen RSU-44, "
Wheelarch Height
(Unladen*1)" . Move vehicle forward and back-
ward approx. 5 m (16.4 ft) and rock vehicle from
side to side.
NOTE:
Do not move vehicle while CONSULT-II is pro-
cessing.
CLEAR HEIGHT INIClears the initialization flag in the suspension control
unit.Vehicle unladen RSU-44, "
Wheelarch Height
(Unladen*1)" .

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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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-30, "
Removal and Installation" .
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-44, "
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-42, "
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)

RSU-24
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
• Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to FSU-19, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1) *6" .
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
• The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators
may not be correct.
• This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
• Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
• See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.
CAMBER
1. Measure camber of both the right and left wheels with a suitable
alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to specification.
2. If outside of the specified value, adjust the camber using the
adjusting bolt in the front lower link.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
NOTE:
Camber changes about 0° 5' with each graduation of the adjust-
ing bolt.
3. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification.
TOE-IN
1. Bounce the rear of the vehicle up and down two to three times to stabilize the vehicle height. Refer to
FSU-20, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)" .
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on the base line of the tread (rear side) of both of the
tires at the same height as the center of the hub. This will be the
measuring points.
4. Measure the distance “A” (rear side) across from tire to tire.Camber : Refer to FSU-19, "
Wheel Alignment (Unlad-
en*1) *6" .
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° (a half
turn).
If the wheels are rotated more than 180° (a half turn), then
repeat the above steps. Never push the vehicle backward.
6. Measure the distance “B” (front side) across from tire to tire.
7. If the toe-in is outside the specified value, adjust the toe-in using
the adjusting bolt in the rear lower link.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH sides using the
adjusting bolt.
NOTE:
Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [one side] with each grad-
uation of the adjusting bolt.
8. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification.Total toe-in : Refer to FSU-19, "
Wheel Alignment (Un-
laden*1) *6" .
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
RSU-27
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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.
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-25, "
Removal and Instal-
lation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
CAUTION:
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, RH2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, LH5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly (includes the
bracket and rubber cover)
⇐Front
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
RSU-29
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• 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 FSU-19, "
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1) *6" .
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RSU-30
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SHOCK ABSORBER
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532673
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation".
2. Use CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
3. Remove the four clips and remove the rear fender protector, front.
4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hose from the
shock absorber.
• To disconnect the hose, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the air hose out.
5. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using
power tool.
6. Remove the shock absorber.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the rubber boot on the shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-21, "
Component".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check the shock absorber for any air leaks or damage to the rubber boot.
• Check the shock absorber for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
• Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
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RSU-32
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SUSPENSION ARM
• 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-21, "
Component" .
• 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-23, "
Wheel AlignmentInspection" . Swinging force “A” : Refer to RSU-43, "
Ball Joint" .
Turning force “B” : Refer to RSU-43, "
Ball Joint" .
Vertical end play “C” : Refer to RSU-43, "
Ball Joint" .
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FRONT LOWER LINK
RSU-33
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FRONT LOWER LINK
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532675
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
2. Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
3. Remove the shock absorber lower end bolt.
4. Remove the adjusting bolt and nut, and the bolt and nut, from
the front lower link and rear suspension member using power
tool.
5. Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.
6. Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
7. Remove the front lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check the front lower link and bushing for any deformation, crack, or damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace the front lower link and bushing if
necessary.
• Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.
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