water pump INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Owner's Manual

Thermostat
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBLC0021
SLC329B
SLC962AA
1. Remove under cover.
2. Remove suspension member stay.
3. Drain coolant from radiator.
4. Remove drive belts.
5. Remove water drain plug on water pump side of cylinder block.
6. Disconnect lower radiator hose.
7. Remove water inlet and thermostat assembly.
IDo not disassemble water inlet and thermostat. Replace
them as a unit, if necessary.
SLC948A
8. Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upward.
IAfter installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check
for leaks.
IBe careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment.
Use a rag to absorb coolant.
9. Reinstall any removed parts in reverse order of removal.
SLC949A
INSPECTIONNBLC00221. Check valve seating condition at ordinary room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
Standard
Valve opening temperature 76.5ÉC (170ÉF)
Valve lift More than 8.6 mm/90ÉC
(0.339 in/194ÉF)
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat
LC-16

SLC066B
Cooling Fan (Crankshaft driven)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION=NBLC0038IDo not release the drive belt tension by removing the fan/water
pump pulley.
IFan coupling cannot be disassembled and should be replaced
as a unit. If front markFis present, install fan so that side
markedFfaces the front.
IInstall the drive belt only after the fan and fan coupling to water
pump flange bolts/nuts have been properly torqued.
IProper alignment of these components is essential. Improper
alignment will cause them to wobble and may eventually cause
the fan to separate from the water pump causing extensive
damage.
SLC067B
INSPECTIONNBLC0039Check fan coupling for rough operation, wobbling, oil leakage or
bent bimetal.
SLC151B
After assembly, verify the fan does not wobble or flap while the
engine is running.
WARNING:
IWhen the engine is running, keep hands and clothing
away from moving parts such as drive belts and fan.
Refilling Engine CoolantNBLC0034For details on refilling engine coolant, refer to MA-15, ªREFILLING
ENGINE COOLANTº.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling Fan (Crankshaft driven)
LC-20

Overheating Cause AnalysisNBLC0029
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
Ð Thermostat stuck closed Ð
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Mechanical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
ÐÐ High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud Ð Ð Ð
Improper coolant mixture
ratioÐÐÐ
Poor coolant quality Ð Ð Ð
Insufficient coolantCoolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, dete-
rioration or improper fit-
ting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deteriora-
tion
Cylinder head gasket
deterioration
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Overheating Cause Analysis
LC-24

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCENBMA0004S0102
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
- Page or
- Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.5
(12)
611.25
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
2433.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I I I I MA-25
Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings I IIIIIIIMA-25, 26
Automatic transmission & all-mode
4WD transfer fluid & differential
gear oil (exc. LSD)NOTE (1) I I I I MA-21, 22, 23
LSD gear oil NOTE (1) I R I R MA-24
Steering gear, linkage & transfer
gear, axle & suspension partsIIIIIIIIMA-26
NOTE (6)
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-4
Drive shaft boots (
) IIIIIIIIAX-10, ªDrive
Shaftº
Propeller shaft NOTE (3) L LLLLLLLMA-23
Front wheel bearing grease (4x2) I I
Front wheel bearing
grease (
)NOTE (4) I R I RAX-4, ªFront
Wheel Bearingº
Exhaust system I IIIIIIIMA-21
Supplemental air bag systems NOTE (5)RS-14, ªMainte-
nance Itemsº
Ventilation air filter I RIRIRIRHA-159, ªVentila-
tion Air Filterº
ASCD vacuum hoses I I I IEL-237, ªASCD
ACTUATOR/
PUMP CHECKº
NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid (A/T, all mode 4WD transfer)/differential gear oil (exc.
LSD) at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months, and change LSD gear oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
(2) Refer to ªTire rotationº under the ªGENERAL MAINTENANCEº heading earlier in this section.
(3) The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
(4) If operating frequently in water, replace grease every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 3 months.
(5) Inspect the air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the FMVSS certification label.
(6) Refer to SU-5, ªFront Suspension Partsº and SU-16, ªRear Suspension Partsº, AX-3, ªFront Axle Partsº and AX-18, ªRear Axle Partsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Schedule 1 (Cont'd)
MA-8

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCENBMA0004S0202
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Section
- Page
or
- Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines & cablesIIIIMA-25
Brake pads, rotors, drums & liningsIIIIMA-25, 26
Automatic transmission & all-mode 4WD
transfer fluid & differential gear oil (exc.
LSD)IIIIMA-21, 22, 23
LSD gear oilIRIRMA-24
Steering gear, linkage & transfer gear,
axle & suspension partsIIMA-26
NOTE (4)
Tire rotation NOTE (1)MA-4
Drive shaft boots (
) IIIIAX-10, ªDrive shaftº
Propeller shaft NOTE (2)LLLLMA-23
Front wheel bearing grease (4x2) I I
Front wheel bearing grease (
) IRIRAX-4, ªFront Wheel
Bearingº
Exhaust systemI I MA-21
Supplemental air bag systems NOTE (3)RS-14, ªMaintenance
Itemº
Ventilation air filterRRRRHA-159, ªVentilation Air
Filterº
ASCD vacuum hosesIIIIEL-237, ªASCD
ACTUATOR/PUMP
CHECKº
NOTE:
(1) Refer to ªTire rotationº under the ªGENERAL MAINTENANCEº heading earlier in this section.
(2) The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
(3) Inspect the air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the FMVSS certification label.
(4) Refer to SU-5, ªFront Suspension Partsº and SU-16, ªRear Suspension Partsº, AX-3, ªFront Axle Partsº and AX-18, ªRear Axle Partsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Schedule 2 (Cont'd)
MA-10

SMA857C
SMA858C
Changing Engine CoolantNBMA0011WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the cool-
ant when the engine is hot.
ÐDRAINING ENGINE COOLANTÐNBMA0011S011. Set air conditioning system as follows to prevent coolant from
remaining in the system.
a. Turn ignition switch ªONº and set temperature controller to
maximum hot position.
b. Wait 10 seconds before turning ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator.
3. Remove radiator filler cap.
Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir
tank.
Install it temporarily.
IBe careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
SMA092D
SMA093D
SMA094DA
4. Open drain plugs on right side of cylinder block and water
pump side, then open air relief plugs to drain coolant.
5. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, coorro-
sion or discoloration. If contaminated flush engine cooling
system, ªRefer to FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEMº, MA-16.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Engine Coolant
MA-14