vin INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Workshop Manual

RemovalNBBR0019CAUTION:
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.
IIn the case of brake fluid leakage from the master cylinder,
disassemble the cylinder. Then check piston cups for
deformation or scratches and replace necessary parts.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve, depressing brake
pedal to empty fluid from master cylinder.
3. Remove brake pipe flare nuts.
4. Remove master cylinder mounting nuts.
SBR879D
SBR938A
DisassemblyNBBR00201. Bend claws of stopper cap outward.
MASTER CYLINDER
Removal
BR-16

SBR093A
b. Tighten the two bolts gradually.
SBR266CA
2. After removing shoe hold pin by rotating push retainer, remove
leading shoe then remove trailing shoe. Remove spring by
rotating shoes in direction arrow.
Be careful not to damage wheel cylinder piston boots.
3. Remove adjuster.
SBR267CA
4. Disconnect parking brake cable from toggle lever.
Be careful not to damage parking brake cable when separat-
ing it.
SBR093B
5. Remove retainer ring with a suitable tool. Then separate toggle
lever and brake shoe.
SBR816B
InspectionNBBR0040WHEEL CYLINDERNBBR0040S01ICheck wheel cylinder for leakage.
ICheck for wear, damage and loose conditions.
Replace if any such condition exists.
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REAR DRUM BRAKE
Removal (Cont'd)
BR-27

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

Self-diagnosisNBBR0095FUNCTIONNBBR0095S01IWhen a problem occurs in the ABS, the warning lamp on the
instrument panel comes on. To start the self-diagnostic results
mode, ground the self-diagnostic (check) terminal located on
data link connector. The location of the malfunction is indicated
by the warning lamp flashing.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURENBBR0095S021. Drive vehicle over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
SBR665E
3. Ground terminal 9 of data link connector with a suitable har-
ness.
4. Turn ignition switch ON while grounding terminal 9.
Do not depress brake pedal.
SBR668E
5. After 3.0 seconds, the warning lamp starts flashing to indicate
the malfunction code No. (See NOTE.)
6. Verify the location of the malfunction with the malfunction code
chart. Refer to BR-54. Then make the necessary repairs fol-
lowing the diagnostic procedures.
7. After the malfunctions are repaired, erase the malfunction
codes stored in the control unit. Refer to BR-42.
8. Rerun the self-diagnostic results mode to verify that the mal-
function codes have been erased.
9. Disconnect the check terminal from the ground. The self-diag-
nostic results mode is now complete.
10. Check warning lamp for deactivation after driving vehicle over
30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
11. After making certain that warning lamp does not come on, test
the ABS in a safe area to verify that it functions properly.
NOTE:
The indication terminates after 5 minutes.
However, when the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON, the
indication starts flashing again.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONABS
Self-diagnosis
BR-41

SBR665E
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure=NBBR0097SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURENBBR0097S011. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
3. Start engine.
4. Drive vehicle over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
PBR455D
5. Stop vehicle with engine running and touch ªSTARTº on CON-
SULT-II screen.
SBR670E
6. Touch ªABSº.
SBR636E
7. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº.
IThe screen shows the detected malfunction and how many
times the ignition switch has been turned ON since the mal-
function.
8. Make the necessary repairs following the diagnostic proce-
dures.
PBR950C
9. After the malfunctions are repaired, erase the self-diagnostic
results stored in the control unit by touching ªERASEº.
10. Check warning lamp for deactivation after driving vehicle over
30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
11. Test the ABS in a safe area to verify that it functions properly.
NOTE:
ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº screen shows the detected malfunction
and how many times the ignition switch has been turned since the
malfunction.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONABS
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure
BR-44

DATA MONITOR MODENBBR0097S05
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSORDrive vehicle.
(Each wheel is rotating.)Wheel speed signal
(Almost the same speed as speedometer.)
STOP LAMP SW Brake is depressed.Depress the pedal: ON
Release the pedal: OFF
G-SWITCHHVehicle is driven.
Vehicle is stopped.
Brake is applied.During sudden braking while driving on high  roads (asphalt
roads, etc.): OFF
While vehicle is stopped or during constant-speed driving: ON
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
RR IN SOL
RR OUT SOL1. Drive vehicle at speeds
over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at
least 1 minute.
2. Engine is running.Operating conditions for each solenoid valve are indicated. ABS
is not operating: OFF
MOTOR RELAYABS is not operating: OFF
ABS is operating: ON
ACTUATOR RELAY
Ignition switch is ON or
engine is running.Ignition switch ON (Engine stops): OFF
Engine running: ON
WARNING LAMPABS warning lamp is turned on: ON
ABS warning lamp is turned off: OFF
BATTERY VOLT Power supply voltage for control unit
ABS OPER SIGABS is not operating: OFF
ABS is operating: ON
H: 4WD model only
ACTIVE TEST MODENBBR0097S06
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT
FR RH SOLENOID
FR LH SOLENOID
RR SOLENOID
Engine is running.Brake fluid pressure control operation
IN SOL OUT SOL
UP (Increase): OFF OFF
KEEP (Hold): ON OFF
DOWN (Decrease): ON ON
ABS MOTORABS actuator motor
ON: Motor runs (ABS motor relay ON)
OFF: Motor stops (ABS motor relay OFF)
ABS OPER SIGIgnition switch is ON or
engine is running.ON: Set ABS OPER SIG ªONº (ABS is operating.)
OFF: Set ABS OPER SIG ªOFFº (ABS is not operating.)
G SWITCHHIgnition switch is ON.G SWITCH (G SENSOR)
ON: Set G SWITCH MONITOR ªONº (G switch circuit is
closed.)
OFF: Set G SWITCH MONITOR ªOFFº (G switch circuit is
open.)
H: 4WD models only
NOTE:
Active test will automatically stop ten seconds after the test starts. (TEST IS STOPPED monitor shows ON.)
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONABS
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure (Cont'd)
BR-48

2 CHECK MECHANICAL BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector and check whether brake is effective.
Does brake system function properly when brake pedal is depressed?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Perform Preliminary Check. Refer to BR-50.
3 CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Ensure warning lamp remains off while driving.
SBR672E
Is warning lamp turned off?
Ye s©GO TO 4.
No©Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BR-41, BR-44.
4 CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
1. Check wheel sensor connector for terminal damage or loose connection.
2. Perform wheel sensor mechanical check. Refer to ª7. CHECK SENSOR ROTORº in ªDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDUREº,
ªWheel Sensor or Rotorº, BR-56.
Is wheel sensor mechanism OK?
Ye s©Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or the connection of ABS
actuator and electric unit harness connector.
Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit harness connector.
Then retest.
No©Repair.
3. Long Stopping DistanceNBBR0109
1 CHECK MECHANICAL BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector and check whether stopping distance is still long.
Does brake system function properly when brake pedal is depressed?
Ye s©Perform Preliminary Check and air bleeding (if necessary).
No©Go to ª3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATIONº in ª2. Unexpected Pedal Actionº,
BR-70.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
2. Unexpected Pedal Action (Cont'd)
BR-70

2 CHECK SYMPTOM
1. Apply brake.
2. Start engine.
Does the symptom appear only when engine is started?
Ye s©Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BR-41, 44.
No©Go to ª3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATIONº in ª2. Unexpected Pedal Actionº,
BR-70.
NOTE:
ABS may operate and cause vibration under any of the following
conditions.
IApplying brake gradually when shifting or operating clutch.
ILow friction (slippery) road.
IHigh speed cornering.
IDriving over bumps and pot holes.
IEngine speed is over 5,000 rpm with vehicle stopped.
6. Warning Lamp Does Not Come On When
Ignition Switch Is Turned On
NBBR0112
1 INSPECTION START
Warning lamp circuit inspection
SBR673E
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK FUSE
Check 10A fuse No. 8. For fuse layout, refer to EL-16, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº.
Is fuse OK?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Replace fuse.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
5. Pedal Vibration and Noise (Cont'd)
BR-72

=NBBR0079
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage sensor edge and sensor rotor teeth.
When removing the front or rear wheel hub assembly, discon-
nect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly and move it
away.
Front Wheel SensorNBBR0079S01
SBR398D
Rear Wheel SensorNBBR0079S02
SBR399D
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONABS
BR-80

Service NoticeNBBT0001IWhen removing or installing various parts, place a cloth or padding onto the vehicle body to prevent
scratches.
IHandle trim, molding, instruments, grille, etc. carefully during removing or installing. Be careful not to soil
or damage them.
IApply sealing compound where necessary when installing parts.
IWhen applying sealing compound, be careful that the sealing compound does not protrude from parts.
IWhen replacing any metal parts (for example body outer panel, members, etc.), be sure to take rust pre-
vention measures.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR
BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
NBBT0002The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS system composition which is available to INFINITI QX4 is as follows:
IFor a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), seat belt
pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
IFor a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of side air bag module (located in the outer side of front seat),
satellite sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision), wiring harness,
warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
ITo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed
by an authorized INFINITI dealer.
IImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the RS section.
IDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice
BT-2