service INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual

NBMA0003
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their INFINITI dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
ItemReference page
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station,
including the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check
carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.Ð
Wheel nutsWhen checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary.Ð
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). MA-24
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or
if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds,
wheel balancing may be needed.MA-24, SU-6, ªFront
Wheel Alignmentº
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. Ð
Doors and engine
hoodCheck that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the
trunk lid and back hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubri-
cate if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check
lubrication frequently.MA-27
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
ItemReference page
LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check
headlamp aim.Ð
Warning lamps and
buzzers/chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly. Ð
Windshield wiper
and washerCheck that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do
not streak.Ð
Windshield defrosterCheck that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioning.Ð
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the
steering condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)Ð
SeatsCheck seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every
position. Check that the head restrains move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the
latches lock securely for folding-down rear seatbacks.Ð
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.MA-28, RS-7, ªSeat Belt
Inspectionº
BrakesCheck that the brake does not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. Ð
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA-4

Engine Maintenance
DRIVE BELT DEFLECTIONNBMA0038Unit: mm (in)
Used belt deflection
Deflection of new belt
Limit Deflection after adjustment
Alternator
Power steering oil pump
Fan7 (0.28)4 - 5 (0.16 - 0.20) 3.5 - 4.5 (0.138 - 0.177)
Air conditioner compressor 12 (0.47) 9 - 10 (0.35 - 0.39)8 - 9 (0.31 - 0.35)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
DRIVE BELT TENSIONNBMA0042Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment
Generator
Power steering oil pump
Fan294 (30, 66) 730 - 818 (74.4 - 83.5, 164 - 184) 838 - 926 (85.4 - 94.5, 188 - 208)
Air conditioner compressor 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436 (35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559 (47.9 - 57.0, 106 - 126)
SPARK PLUG TYPENBMA0039
Symbol Make
Standard type PLFR5A-11 NGK
Cold type PLFR6A-11 NGK
Hot type PLFR4A-11 NGK
Plug gap (Nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Chassis and Body Maintenance
WHEEL BALANCENBMA0040
Maximum allowable unbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) g (oz) 10 (0.35) (one side)
Static g (oz) 20 (0.71)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Engine Maintenance
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PROPELLER SHAFT &
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SECTION
PD
CONTENTS
PROPELLER SHAFT......................................................3
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting ...........................................................3
NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHART............................3
Components.................................................................4
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT.....................................4
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT.......................................5
On-vehicle Service.......................................................6
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION...............................6
APPEARANCE CHECKING........................................6
Removal and Installation .............................................6
Inspection.....................................................................7
Disassembly.................................................................7
CENTER BEARING - 2WD -.......................................7
JOURNAL (71H AND 80B)..........................................8
Assembly .....................................................................9
CENTER BEARING - 2WD -.......................................9
JOURNAL (71H AND 80B)..........................................9
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)..................... 11
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS................................... 11
SERVICE DATA....................................................... 11
SNAP RING (80B).................................................... 11
SNAP RING (71H)...................................................12
R200A
FRONT FINAL DRIVE...................................................13
Preparation ................................................................13
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................13
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting .........................................................15
On-vehicle Service.....................................................15
FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT...........................15
REAR COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT..................16
Components...............................................................17
Removal and Installation ...........................................18
REMOVAL...............................................................18
INSTALLATION........................................................18
Disassembly...............................................................18
PRE-INSPECTION...................................................18
FINAL DRIVE HOUSING..........................................19
DIFFERENTIAL CASE..............................................21
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE SHAFT...................................22
Inspection...................................................................23
RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION.............................23
DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY...........................23
BEARING................................................................23
Adjustment .................................................................24
SIDE BEARING PRELOAD.......................................24
PINION GEAR HEIGHT AND PINION BEARING
PRELOAD
...............................................................25
TOOTH CONTACT...................................................29
Assembly ...................................................................30
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE SHAFT...................................30
DIFFERENTIAL CASE..............................................31
FINAL DRIVE HOUSING..........................................32
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................36
R200A.....................................................................36
H233B
REAR FINAL DRIVE.....................................................38
Preparation ................................................................38
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................38
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting .........................................................40
On-vehicle Service.....................................................40
FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT...........................40
Components...............................................................42
Removal and Installation ...........................................43
REMOVAL...............................................................43
INSTALLATION........................................................43
Disassembly...............................................................43
PRE-INSPECTION...................................................43
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER........................................44
DIFFERENTIAL CASE..............................................46
Inspection...................................................................47
RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION.............................47
DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY...........................47
BEARING................................................................47
Limited Slip Differential ..............................................47
PREPARATION FOR DISASSEMBLY........................47
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DISASSEMBLY........................................................48
INSPECTION...........................................................49
ADJUSTMENT.........................................................50
ASSEMBLY.............................................................51
Adjustment .................................................................53
PINION GEAR HEIGHT............................................53
TOOTH CONTACT...................................................56Assembly ...................................................................57
DIFFERENTIAL CASE..............................................57
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER........................................58
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................62
H233B.....................................................................62
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
PD-2

SPD356A
On-vehicle Service
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATIONNBPD0003If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout
first.
1. Raise rear wheels.
2. Measure propeller shaft runout at several points by rotating
final drive companion flange with hands.
Runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
SPD523A
Propeller shaft runout measuring points:
Unit: mm (in)
Distance A B C
3F80B-2BJ 372.5 (14.67) 240 (9.45) 240 (9.45)
2S80B-T 280 (11.02) 463.5 (18.25) 266.5 (10.49)
2F71H 173.5 (6.83) Ð Ð
SPD102
3. If runout exceeds specifications, disconnect propeller shaft at
final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange
180 degrees and reconnect propeller shaft.
4. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
5. Perform road test.
APPEARANCE CHECKINGNBPD0004IInspect propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks.
If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
IIf center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace center bearing.
SPD103
Removal and InstallationNBPD0005IPut matchmarks on flanges and separate propeller shaft from
final drive.
PROPELLER SHAFT
On-vehicle Service
PD-6

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS=NBPD00092WD ModelNBPD0009S01
TransmissionA/T
Propeller shaft model3F80B-2BJ
Number of joints3
Coupling method with transmissionFlange type
Type of journal bearings Solid type (disassembly type Ð without birfield joint Ð)
Distance between yokes mm (in)80 (3.15)
Shaft length (Spider to spider) mm (in)1st 650 (25.59)
2nd 749 (29.49)
Shaft outer diameter mm (in)1st 75 (2.95)
2nd 65 (2.56)
4WD ModelNBPD0009S02
LocationFront Rear
Propeller shaft model 2F71H 2S80B-T
Number of joints2
Coupling method with transmission Flange type Sleeve type
Type of journal bearingsSolid type (disassembly type)
Distance between yokes mm (in) 71 (2.80) 80 (3.15)
Shaft length (Spider to spider) mm (in) 553 (21.77) 927 (36.50)
Shaft outer diameter mm (in) 50.8 (2.000) 75 and 63.5 (2.95 and 2.500)
SERVICE DATANBPD0010Unit: mm (in)
Propeller shaft runout limit0.6 (0.024)
Journal axial play0.02 (0.0008) or less
SNAP RING (80B)NBPD0011Unit: mm (in)
Thickness Color Part number*
1.99 (0.0783) White 37146-C9400
2.02 (0.0795) Yellow 37147-C9400
2.05 (0.0807) Red 37148-C9400
2.08 (0.0819) Green 37149-C9400
2.11 (0.0831) Blue 37150-C9400
2.14 (0.0843) Light brown 37151-C9400
2.17 (0.0854) Black 37152-C9400
2.20 (0.0866) No paint 37153-C9400
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
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Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
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SNAP RING (71H)NBPD0012Unit: mm (in)
Thickness Color Part number*
1.99 (0.0783) White 37146-01G00
2.02 (0.0795) Yellow 37147-01G00
2.05 (0.0807) Red 37148-01G00
2.08 (0.0819) Green 37149-01G00
2.11 (0.0831) Blue 37150-01G00
2.14 (0.0843) Light brown 37151-01G00
2.17 (0.0854) Pink 37152-01G00
2.20 (0.0866) No paint 37153-01G00
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
PROPELLER SHAFT
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) (Cont'd)
PD-12

Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBPD0013The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST3127S000
(See J25765-A)
Preload gauge
1 GG91030000
(J25765)
Torque wrench
2 HT62940000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
3 HT62900000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
NT124
Measuring pinion bearing preload and total preload
KV38100800
(J34310, J25604-01)
Differential attachment
NT119
Mounting final drive
(To use, make a new hole.)
a: 152 mm (5.98 in)
KV38108300
(J44195)
Companion flange
wrench
NT771
Removing and installing propeller shaft lock nut,
and drive pinion lock nut
ST3090S000
(Ð)
Drive pinion rear inner
race puller set
1 ST30031000
(J22912-01)
Puller
2 ST30901000
(J26010-01)
Base
NT527
Removing and installing drive pinion rear inner
cone
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
c: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
ST3306S001
Differential side bearing
puller set
1 ST33051001
(J22888-20)
Body
2 ST33061000
(J8107-2)
Adapter
NT072
Removing and installing differential side bearing
inner cone
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
KV38100300
(J25523)
Differential side bearing
drift
NT085
Installing side bearing inner cone
a: 54 mm (2.13 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
c: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
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FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
Preparation
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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
(J8129)
Spring gauge
NT127
Measuring carrier turning torque
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NBPD0050Refer to ªNVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTº, PD-3.
SPD476A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENTNBPD00141. Remove front propeller shaft.
2. Loosen drive pinion nut.
Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195)
SPD734
3. Remove companion flange.
SPD735
4. Remove front oil seal.
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Preparation (Cont'd)
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SPD736
5. Apply multi-purpose grease to cavity at sealing lips of oil seal.
Press front oil seal into carrier.
6. Install companion flange and drive pinion nut.
7. Install propeller shaft.
Tool number:
KV38100500 (J25273)
SPD740-A
REAR COVER GASKET REPLACEMENTNBPD00151. Drain gear oil.
2. Remove rear cover and rear cover gasket.
3. Install new rear cover gasket and rear cover.
4. Fill final drive with recommended gear oil.
FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)
PD-16