INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
 Tires for improper air pressure and wear
 Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-64, "
Inspection".
 Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-5, "
Inspection".
 Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm and front lower link. Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
 Shock absorber operation
 Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
 Each of front lower link, rear lower link, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock absorber for
cracks, deformation, and other damage
 Vehicle height (posture)
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recomm ended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that t he vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
 Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calib rated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equi pment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-
ule.
ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
 When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
- This may result in an ERROR.
 Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com- pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Never use this “Rolling Compensation” method.
- Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installi ng the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehi-
cle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.
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CAMBER
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WHEEL ALIGNMENTRSU-7
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Adjust with adjusting bolt (1) in front lower link (2).
CAUTION:
 When tightening the nut firml y and checking the torque, use a
wrench to prevent the turning of bolt.
 After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.
 If camber is not still within the specification, inspect and replace
any damaged or worn suspension parts.
TOE-IN
Adjust with adjusting bolt (1) in rear lower link (2).
CAUTION:
 Be sure to adjust equally on ri ght and left side with adjusting
bolt.
 When tightening the nut firml y and checking the torque, use a
wrench to prevent the turning of bolt.
 If toe-in is not still within the specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn suspension parts. Camber : Refer to
RSU-20, "
Wheel Alignment".
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Toe-In : Refer to RSU-20, "Wheel Alignment".
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RSU-8
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove wheel sensor harness. Refer to BRC-135, "
REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove height sensor from rear lower link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove vehicle height sensor from rear lower link (left side). Refer to SCS-98, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
5. Set suitable jack under rear lower link.
6. Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), compress coil spring between rubber seat and upper seat until coil spring with a spring compressor is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure a spring compressor is securely at tached coil spring. Compress coil spring.
7. Remove rear lower link mounting bolt (axle housing side).
8. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, co il spring and rubber seat from rear lower link.
9. Remove rear lower link mounting nut, eccentric disc, and adjusting bolt and then remove rear lower link.
10. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-9, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Rear suspension member 2. Adjusting bolt 3. Rear lower link
4. Eccentric disc 5. Rubber seat 6. Coil spring
7. Upper seat
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRINGRSU-9
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 Make sure that upper seat and rubber seat are attached as shown in the figure.
 When installing the coil spring (1), check that coil spring is attached as shown in the figure.
 Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle housing rubber bushing position under unladen condition with tires
on level ground.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-9, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for defor mation, crack, and damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
3. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
4. Check standard vehicle height setting of vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-67, "
Work Procedure".
: Vehicle outside
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A : Vehicle upper side
B : Two paint marks
C : One paint mark
D : Vehicle inside
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RSU-10
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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WITHOUT HBMC
WITH HBMC
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REMOVAL
1. Reduce system pressure. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
CAUTION:
1. Piston rod lock nut 2. Washer 3. Bushing
4. Shock absorber 5. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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1. Piston rod lock nut 2. Bracket 3. Bushing
4. Shock absorber 5. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBERRSU-11
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Inadvertent piping removal causes fluid to splatter.
2. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove height sensor from rear lower link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove vehicle height sensor from rear lower link (left side). Refer to SCS-98, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
5. Remove air tube from shock absorber assembly. Refer to SCS-95, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove middle tube assembly from shock absorber assembly. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-44, "
REAR
TUBE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
7. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side).
8. Remove piston rod lock nut.
9. Remove bracket, bushings, and shock absorber. (With HBMC)
10. Remove washers, bushings, and shock absorber. (Without HBMC)
11. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-11, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 When installing the bracket (1), check that bracket is attached as
shown in the figure. (With HBMC)
 Use the holder (A) [SST: KV10109300 ( −)] and a suitable tool
(B) to tighten piston rod lock nut so that the bracket does not
become misaligned. (With HBMC)
 Install air tube to shock absorber assembly. Refer to SCS-95,
"Removal and Installation".
 Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber
lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on
level ground.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-11, "
Inspection
and Adjustment".
 After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal pro- cedure to discard the shock absorber. Refer to RSU-12, "
Dis-
posal".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
 Shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage.
 Piston rod on shock absorber assembly for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.
 Welded and sealed areas for oil leakage.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
3. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
4. Check standard vehicle height setting of vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-67, "
Work Procedure".
ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (WITH HBMC)
: Vehicle front
A : Frame edge line
B: Almost parallel
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RSU-12
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Bleed air from the HBMC. Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
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WITHOUT HBMC
1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top
as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
 Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
 Wear gloves.
 Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-pressed gas.
NOTE:
 Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
 Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
 The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
WITH HBMC
NOTE:
Releasing gas is not required.A : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
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SUSPENSION ARMRSU-13
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SUSPENSION ARM
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove rear suspension member assembly. Refer to RSU-18, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove bumper rubber from frame, usi ng a socket (commercial service tool).
4. Remove suspension arm from axle housing. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove suspension arm mounting bolts, nuts, and stopper rubber from rear suspension member.
6. Remove suspension arm.
7. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-13, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
INSTALLATION
Note the following and, install in the reverse order of removal.
 Perform final tightening of rear suspension mem ber installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-13, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
 Perform adjustment after installation. (With HBMC) Refer to RSU-13, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
 Suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
 Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
1. Rear suspension member 2. Stopper rubber 3. Suspension arm
4. Bumper rubber
A. To frame
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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RSU-14
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SUSPENSION ARM
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Hook spring balance (A) at groove. Confirm spring balancemeasurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
 If swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Check that rotating torque is within the specifications.
 If rotating torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
 If axial end play exceeds the standard r ange, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
3. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
4. Check standard vehicle height setting of vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-67, "
Work Procedure".
ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (WITH HBMC)
Bleed air from the HBMC. Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
Swing torque : Refer to
RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
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Rotating torque : Refer to RSU-20, "Ball Joint".
Axial end play : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
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FRONT LOWER LINKRSU-15
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Set suitable jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolts from front lower link. Refer to RSU-10, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod. (Without HBMC) Refer to RSU-17, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts from axle housing.
6. Remove front lower link mounting bolt, nuts, stopper rubbers, eccentric disc, and adjusting bolt from rear
suspension member, and remove front lower link.
7. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-15, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Perform final tightening of rear suspension mem ber and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-15, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
 Front lower link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
 Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
1. Rear suspension member 2. Adjusting bolt 3. Stopper rubber
4. Front lower link 5. Eccentric disc
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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