service INFINITI QX56 2007 Factory Service Manual

SUSPENSION ARM
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SUSPENSION ARM
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear suspension member assembly using power tool. Refer to RSU-26, "Removal and Instal-
lation" .
NOTE:
It is necessary to remove the rear suspension member to remove the front upper bolt from the suspension
arm.
2. Remove the shock absorber upper end bolt.
3. Remove the suspension arm upper nuts and bolts on the sus-
pension member side using power tool.
4. Remove the suspension arm pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.
5. Disconnect the suspension arm from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
6. Remove the suspension arm.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.
• Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if neces-
sary.
• Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.
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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
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FRONT LOWER LINK
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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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FRONT LOWER LINK
• Check the ball joint. Replace the front lower link if any of the follow-
ing 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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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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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. For removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the
height sensor arm bracket bolt from the LH rear lower link.
4. Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension from the rear
lower link.
WARNING:
Do not compress the coil spring when setting the jack.
5. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to
the rear suspension member, using power tool.
6. Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the knuckle using
power tool.
7. Slowly lower the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the upper rubber seat, coil
spring, and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
8. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear
suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear
lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the coil spring and rubber seats for deformation, cracks, or other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-21, "
Component" .
• 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.
• After installing the rear lower link and coil spring, check the wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-23, "
Wheel Align-
mentInspection"
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STABILIZER BAR
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STABILIZER BAR
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the stabilizer bar ends from the connecting rods
using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps using power tool, and remove
the stabilizer bar bushings.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check the stabilizer bar for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.
• Check the rubber bushings for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-21, "
Component" .
• Install the stabilizer bar with the ball joint sockets properly aligned.
• Install the stabilizer bar bushing and clamp so they are positioned
inside of the sideslip prevention clamp on the stabilizer bar.
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RSU-38
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REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the rear load leveling air suspension compressor 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.
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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
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REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
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5. Remove the four bolts that mount the rear load leveling air sus-
pension compressor assembly to the underbody.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• 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.
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HEIGHT SENSOR
HEIGHT SENSOR
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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the height sensor.
3. Remove the two height sensor bolts and height sensor arm
bracket bolt.
4. Remove the height sensor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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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
⇐Front
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