engine INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNBAX0001IWhen installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IAfter installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
IAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0002The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST29020001
(J24319-01)
Ball joint remover
NT694
Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball
joint
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
KV401021S0
(Ð)
Bearing race drift
NT153
Installing wheel bearing outer race
KV40105400
(J36001)
Wheel bearing lock nut
wrench
NT154
Removing and installing wheel bearing lock
nut
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0003
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Hub cap drift
NT115
Installing hub cap
a: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
FRONT AXLE
Precautions
AX-2

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNBAX0023IWhen installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IAfter installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
IAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0024The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV40101000
(J25604-01)
Axle stand
NT159
Removing rear axle shaft
ST36230000
(J25840-A)
Sliding hammer
NT126
Removing rear axle shaft
ST38020000
(Ð)
Bearing lock nut wrench
NT160
Removing wheel bearing lock nut
HT72480000 or
HT72210000
(J25852-B)
Rear axle shaft bearing
puller
NT161
Removing wheel bearing
ST37840000
(Ð)
Rear axle shaft guide
NT162
Installing rear axle shaft
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REAR AXLE
Precautions
AX-17

SBR451D
Checking Brake Fluid LevelNBBR0006ICheck fluid level in reservoir tank. It should be between Max
and Min lines on reservoir tank.
IIf fluid level is extremely low, check brake system.
IIf the brake warning lamp comes on, check brake fluid level
switch and parking brake switch.
SBR389C
Checking Brake LineNBBR0007CAUTION:
If leakage occurs around joints, retighten or, if necessary,
replace damaged parts.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration
or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
2. Check for oil leakage by fully depressing brake pedal while
engine is running.
SBR419C
Changing Brake FluidNBBR0008CAUTION:
IRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 3º.
IAlways keep fluid level higher than minimum line on res-
ervoir tank.
INever reuse drained brake fluid.
IBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
1. Clean inside of reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to each air bleeder valve.
3. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing
brake pedal.
4. Refill until brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Checking Brake Fluid Level
BR-7

InspectionNBBR0014CAUTION:
ICarefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder.
IUse new brake fluid ªDOT 3º.
IBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
paint areas, wash it away with water immediately.
IDepress pedal slowly when raising front brake pressure.
ICheck rear brake pressure 2 seconds after front brake
pressure reaches specified value.
IDisconnect harness connectors from ABS actuator and
electric unit before checking.
SBR212E
1. Park vehicle on a level surface with vehicle unloaded*.
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
2. Press a lever to the stopper bolt, then check length ªBº as fol-
lows:
Length ªBº Reference (Length ªLº)
207.7 mm (8.18 in) 217.3 mm (8.56 in)
3. If length ªBº is not within specification, adjust sensor spring
length.
Removal and InstallationNBBR0015CAUTION:
IRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 3º.
IBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
IDo not reuse Load Sensing Valve once it is disassembled.
IReplace damaged Load Sensing Valve as an assembly.
IWhen disassembling, apply multi-purpose grease to all
rubbing areas.
LOAD SENSING VALVE (4WD)
Inspection
BR-12

Removal and InstallationNBBR0016
SBR520E
InspectionNBBR0017Check brake pedal for following items.
IBrake pedal bend
IClevis pin deformation
ICrack of any welded portion
ICrack or deformation of clevis pin stopper
SBR463CC
AdjustmentNBBR0018Check brake pedal free height from metal panel.
H: Free height
Refer to SDS (BR-83).
D: Depressed height
Refer to SDS (BR-83).
Under force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine run-
ning
C
1,C2: Clearance between pedal stopper and
threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD switch
0.3 - 1.0 mm (0.012 - 0.039 in)
A: Pedal free play
1-3mm(0.04 - 0.12 in)
If necessary, adjust brake pedal free height.
BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET
Removal and Installation
BR-14

SBR824B
1. Loosen lock nut and adjust pedal free height by turning brake
booster input rod. Then tighten lock nut.
Make sure that tip of input rod stays inside.
2. Adjust clearance ªC
1º and ªC2º with stop lamp switch and
ASCD switch respectively. Then tighten lock nuts.
3. Check pedal free play.
Make sure that stop lamp is off when pedal is released.
4. Check brake pedal's depressed height while engine is running.
If depressed height is below specified value, check brake sys-
tem for leaks, accumulation of air or any damage to compo-
nents (master cylinder, wheel cylinder, etc.). Then make nec-
essary repairs.
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BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET
Adjustment (Cont'd)
BR-15

SBR002A
SBR365AA
On-vehicle ServiceNBBR0024OPERATING CHECKNBBR0024S011. Depress brake pedal several times with engine off. After
exhausting vacuum, make sure there is no change in pedal
stroke.
2. Depress brake pedal, then start engine. If pedal goes down
slightly, operation is normal.
AIRTIGHT CHECKNBBR0024S021. Start engine, and stop it after one or two minutes. Depress
brake pedal several times slowly. Booster is airtight if pedal
stroke is less each time.
2. Depress brake pedal while engine is running, and stop engine
with pedal depressed. The pedal stroke should not change
after holding pedal down for30 seconds.
SBR368DA
RemovalNBBR0025CAUTION:
IBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
IBe careful not to deform or bend brake pipes, during
removal of booster.
SBR208E
InspectionNBBR0026OUTPUT ROD LENGTH CHECKNBBR0026S011. Apply vacuum of þ66.7 kPa (þ500 mmHg, þ19.69 inHg) to
brake booster with a hand vacuum pump.
2. Add preload of 19.6 N (2.0 kg, 4.4 lb) to output rod.
3. Check output rod length.
Specified length:
10.275 - 10.525 mm (0.4045 - 0.4144 in)
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BRAKE BOOSTER
On-vehicle Service
BR-19

SBR382D
Vacuum HoseNBBR0028
SBR225B
Removal and InstallationNBBR0029CAUTION:
When installing vacuum hoses, pay attention to the following
points.
IDo not apply any oil or lubricants to vacuum hose and
check valve.
IInsert vacuum tube into vacuum hose as shown.
SBR498A
IInstall check valve, paying attention to its direction.
InspectionNBBR0030HOSES AND CONNECTORSNBBR0030S01Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for airtightness,
improper attachment chafing and deterioration.
SBR943A
CHECK VALVENBBR0030S02Check vacuum with a vacuum pump.
Connect to booster side Vacuum should exist.
Connect to engine side Vacuum should not exist.
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VACUUM PIPING
Vacuum Hose
BR-21

SBR042D
AdjustmentNBBR00471. Adjust clearance between shoe and drum as follows:
a. Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
b. Depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine run-
ning.
2. Pull control lever4-5notches. Then adjust control lever by
turning adjusting nut.
SBR073D
3. Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever
stroke and ensure smooth operation.
Number of notches:6-8
4. Bend warning lamp switchplate to ensure:
IWarning lamp comes on when lever is lifted ªAº notches.
IWarning lamp goes out when lever is fully released.
Number of ªAº notches: 1 or less
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PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Adjustment
BR-31

PurposeNBBR0087The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of electronic and hydraulic components. It allows for control of
braking force so locking of the wheels can be avoided.
1) Improves proper tracking performance through steering wheel operation.
2) Eases obstacle avoidance through steering wheel operation.
3) Improves vehicle stability.
OperationNBBR0088IWhen the vehicle speed is less than 10 km/h (6 MPH) this system does not work.
IThe Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) has a self-test function. The system turns on the ABS warning lamp
for 1 second each time the ignition switch is turned ªONº. After the engine is started, the ABS warning lamp
turns off. The system performs a test the first time the vehicle reaches 6 km/h (4 MPH). A mechanical noise
may be heard as the ABS performs this self-test. This is a normal part of the self-test feature. If a mal-
function is found during this check, the ABS warning lamp will stay on.
IWhile driving, a mechanical noise may be heard during ABS operation. This is a normal condition.
ABS Hydraulic CircuitNBBR0089
SBR859D
1. Inlet solenoid valve
2. Outlet solenoid valve
3. Reservoir4. Pump
5. Motor
6. Inlet valve7. Outlet valve
8. Bypass check valve
9. Damper
DESCRIPTIONABS
Purpose
BR-32