steering wheel adjustment INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual

QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX42001
Engine model VQ35DE
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpmA/T
(in ªNº position)750 50
Ignition timing (degree BTDC at idle speed) 15É 2É
CO% at idleIdle mixture screw is preset and
sealed at factory.
Drive belt deflection (Cold) mm (in) Used belt
Deflection of
new belt
LimitDeflection
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 (0.472)9-10
(0.354 - 0.394)8-9
(0.31 - 0.35)
Applied pressed force
N (kg, lb)98 (10, 22)
Drive belt tension adjustment (Cold)
N (kg, lb)Used belt
New belt
LimitAfter
adjustment
Alternator
Power steering 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)
Radiator cap relief pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Cooling system leakage testing pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)157 (1.6, 23)
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)/rpmStandard 1,275 (13.0, 185)/300
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)/300
Spark plugStandard PLFR5A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Applied model 245/70 R16 tire
Camber
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum þ0É35¢(þ0.58É)
Nominal 0É10¢(0.17É)
Maximum 0É55¢(0.92É)
Left and right
difference45¢(0.75É) or less
Caster
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 2É15¢(2.25É)
Nominal 3É00¢(3.00É)
Maximum 3É45¢(3.75É)
Left and right
difference45¢(0.75É) or less
Total toe-in Minimum 1 (0.04)
Distance (A þ B)
mm (in)Nominal 2 (0.08)
Maximum 3 (0.12)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 5¢(0.08É)
Nominal 10¢(0.17É)
Maximum 15¢(0.25É)
Wheel turning angle
(Full turn)Minimum 30É00¢(30.00É)
Inside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 33É00¢(33.00É)
Maximum 34É00¢(34.00É)
Outside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 28É00¢(28.00É)
Nominal 31É00¢(31.00É)
Maximum 32É00¢(32.00É)
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full.
Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Unit: mm (in)Front brake
Pad wear limit 2.0 (0.079)
Rotor repair limit 26.0 (1.024)
Rear brake
Lining wear limit 1.5 (0.059)
Drum repair limit 296.5 (11.67)
Pedal free height 175 - 185 (6.89 - 7.28)
Pedal depressed height*1 70 (2.76)
Parking brake
Number of notches*2 6 - 8
*1 Under force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running
*2 At pulling force: 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
Unit Liter US measure
Coolant with reservoir 9.2 9-3/4 qt
Engine*With oil filter 5.0 5-1/4 qt
Without oil filter 4.8 5-1/8 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.8 7-1/4 qt
Transmis-
sionA/T2WD
8.5 9 qt
4WD
All-mode 4WD transfer 3.0 2-5/8 qt
Differential carrierFront 1.85 3-7/8 pt
Rear 2.8 5-7/8 pt
Power steering system 0.9 1 qt
Air conditioning systemRefrigerant 0.60 - 0.70 kg 1.32 - 1.54 lb
Compressor
oil0.20 6.8 fl oz
* For further details, see ªChanging Engine Oilº in MA section.
Preload
(At hub bolt)
N (kg, lb)Wheel bearing lock nut
78-98(8-10,58-72)
Tightening torque
N×m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Retightening torque after loosen-
ing wheel bearing lock nut
N×m (kg-m, in-lb)0.5 - 1.5 (0.05 - 0.15, 4.3 - 13.0)
Axial end play
mm (in)0 (0)
Starting force at wheel hub bolt
N (kg, lb)A
Turning angle
degree15É - 30É
Starting force at wheel hub bolt
N (kg, lb)B
Wheel bearing preload at wheel hub
bolt
B þ A N (kg, lb)7.06 - 20.99 (0.72 - 2.14, 1.59 - 4.72)

ISERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONSare contained at the end of each section for quick reference of
data.
IThe followingSYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONSare used:
SYMBOL ABBREVIATION SYMBOL ABBREVIATION
Tightening torque
2WD2-Wheel Drive
Should be lubricated with grease. Unless oth-
erwise indicated, use recommended multi-pur-
pose grease.A/CAir Conditioner
Should be lubricated with oil. P/S Power Steering
Sealing point SST Special Service Tools
Checking point SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
Always replace after every disassembly. ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
qP
Apply petroleum jelly.
D1Drive range 1st gear
Apply ATF. D2Drive range 2nd gear
HSelect with proper thickness. D
3Drive range 3rd gear
IAdjustment is required. D
4Drive range 4th gear
SDS Service Data and Specifications OD Overdrive
LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand 2
22nd range 2nd gear
FR, RR Front, Rear 2
12nd range 1st gear
M/T Manual Transaxle/Transmission 1
21st range 2nd gear
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 1
11st range 1st gear
,
4WD4-Wheel Drive
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Propeller shaft greasing .................................MA-23
Propeller shaft inspection ..............................MA-23
Propeller shaft on vehicle service ....................PD-6
Propeller shaft vibration ...................................PD-6
PST/SW - Wiring diagram ............................EC-635
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Rack retainer adjustment ..................................ST-8
Radiator ....................................................LC-19, 21
Radio - See Audio.........................................EL-160
Rear air spoiler ...............................................BT-35
Rear axle ........................................................AX-17
Rear bumper ...................................................BT-15
Rear case (Transfer) .....................................TF-123
Rear combination lamp removal and
installation ...................................................BT-35
Rear cover packing replacement diff. ............PD-16
Rear door ........................................................BT-20
Rear drum brake ............................................BR-26
Rear heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) .............................EC-247, 257, 267, 277
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater ........................................................EC-286
Rear seat ........................................................BT-44
Rear seat belt ...................................................RS-5
Rear side window ...........................................BT-55
Rear suspension ............................................SU-15
Rear washer..................................................EL-141
Rear window defogger ..................................EL-151
Rear wiper.....................................................EL-141
REF - Wiring diagram ..................................EC-510
Refregerant pressure sensor ........................HA-111
Refrigerant connection precaution ...................HA-4
Refrigerant discharging evacuating
charging ....................................................HA-144
Refrigerant general precaution.........................HA-3
Refrigerant lines ...........................................HA-154
Refrigerant pressure sensor.........................EC-639
Refrigeration cycle..........................................HA-14
REMOTE - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-168
Removal and installation (A/T) ......................AT-277
Removal and installation (Transfer) ..............TF-119
Reverse clutch...............................................AT-314
Revolution sensor (A/T).................................AT-115
Ring gear diff. inspection .........................PD-23, 47
RO2H-L - Wiring diagram.............................EC-290
RO2H-R - Wiring diagram ............................EC-289
Road wheel size ..............................................GI-44
Roof trim .........................................................BT-32
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ......................EL-88
RRO2LH - Wiring diagram...EC-251, 261, 271, 281
RRO2RH - Wiring diagram ..EC-250, 260, 270, 280
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SAE J1930 terminology list .............................GI-51
Screw jack .......................................................GI-45Seal - See Exterior .........................................BT-35
SEAT - Wiring diagram .................................EL-181
Seat belt inspection .............................MA-28, RS-7
Seat belt pre-tensioner .....................................RS-3
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ....................RS-22
Seat belt, front ..................................................RS-4
Seat belt, rear...................................................RS-5
Seat, front .......................................................BT-41
Seat, rear ........................................................BT-44
Self-diagnosis (Transfer) .................................TF-27
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................................AT-266
Shift lock system ...........................................AT-265
Shift schedule ................................................AT-356
Shift solenoid valve A (A/T) ..AT-125, 137, 147, 171
Shift solenoid valve B (A/T) ..AT-125, 131, 147, 175
Shock absorber (rear) ....................................SU-18
Side air bag ....................................................RS-21
Side bearing preload (front final drive
4WD) ...........................................................PD-24
Side trim ..........................................................BT-28
Side window - See Rear side window ............BT-55
Smart entrance control unit ..........................EL-319
SMJ (super multiple junction) .......................Foldout
Spare tire size .................................................GI-44
Spark plug replacement .................................MA-19
Speedometer...................................................EL-94
Spiral cable.....................................................RS-17
Spot lamp ........................................................EL-88
Spring (Wheelarch) height ...............................SU-5
SROOF - Wiring diagram .............................EL-174
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint
System ........................................................RS-10
SRS - Wiring diagram ....................................RS-35
S/SIG - Wiring diagram ................................EC-622
Stabilizer bar (front)........................................SU-10
Stabilizer bar (rear) ........................................SU-20
Stall test (A/T) .................................................AT-59
Standardized relay ............................................EL-7
START - Wiring diagram.................................SC-11
Start signal ...................................................EC-621
Starter .............................................................SC-18
Starting system...............................................SC-10
Steering gear, linkage and transfer
gear inspection ...........................................MA-26
Steering linkage ..............................................ST-17
Steering switch................................................EL-30
Steering transfer gear .....................................ST-15
Steering wheel and column.............................ST-11
Steering wheel play ..........................................ST-7
Steering wheel turning force .............................ST-9
Stop lamp ........................................................EL-67
STOP/L - Wiring diagram................................EL-67
Strut (front) .......................................................SU-8
Sub-oil pump (Transfer) ................................TF-131
Sun gear (Transfer).......................................TF-134
Sun roof, electric ...........................................EL-173
Sunload sensor ............................................HA-135
Sunroof............................................................BT-45
Supplemental Restraint System .....................RS-10
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring
diagram .......................................................RS-35
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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
MA-29

STEERING SYSTEM
SECTION
ST
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²...............2
Precautions for Steering System .................................2
PREPARATION...............................................................3
Special Service Tools ..................................................3
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE..................................................7
Checking Steering Wheel Play ....................................7
Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel ............7
PRE-CHECKING........................................................7
CHECKING...............................................................7
Front Wheel Turning Angle ..........................................7
Checking Gear Housing Movement ............................8
Adjusting Rack Retainer ..............................................8
Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts ............................8
Checking Fluid Level ...................................................8
Checking Fluid Leakage ..............................................8
Bleeding Hydraulic System..........................................9
Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force ....................9
Checking Hydraulic System.......................................10
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN......... 11
Components............................................................... 11
Removal and Installation ........................................... 11
STEERING WHEEL................................................. 11
STEERING COLUMN...............................................12
Disassembly and Assembly .......................................13
Inspection...................................................................14
TILT MECHANISM...................................................14
STEERING TRANSFER GEAR.....................................15
Removal .....................................................................15
Installation ..................................................................16
Inspection...................................................................16
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE................17
Components...............................................................17
Removal and Installation ...........................................18
Disassembly...............................................................19
Inspection...................................................................20
BOOT.....................................................................20
RACK.....................................................................20
PINION ASSEMBLY.................................................20
GEAR HOUSING CYLINDER....................................20
TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKETS..................21
Assembly ...................................................................21
Adjustment .................................................................24
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP....................................27
Components...............................................................27
Pre-disassembly Inspection .......................................27
Disassembly...............................................................28
Inspection...................................................................29
Assembly ...................................................................29
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........32
General Specifications ...............................................32
Steering Wheel ..........................................................32
Steering Column ........................................................32
Steering Transfer Gear ..............................................32
Steering Gear and Linkage .......................................33
Power Steering ..........................................................33
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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST3127S000
(See J25765-A)
1 GG91030000
(J25765-A)
Torque wrench
2 HT62940000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
3 HT62900000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
NT541
Measuring turning torque
KV48104400
(Ð)
Rack seal ring reformer
NT550
Reforming teflon ring
a: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 100 mm (3.94 in)
KV48103400
(Ð)
Torque adapter
NT236
Measuring steering transfer gear rotating
torque
KV48104200
(Ð)
Rear cover wrench
NT540
Removing and installing gear housing end
cover
a: 4 mm (0.16 in) dia.
b: 5 mm (0.20 in)
c: 3 mm (0.12 in) dia.
d: 5 mm (0.20 in)
(J43995)
Steering lock nut wrench
NT838
Adjusting steering pinion rotating torque
(J43996)
Steering rack adjustment
wrench
NT839
Adjusting steering pinion rotating torque
(J-44372)
Spring gauge
LST024
Measuring steering wheel turning force
PREPARATION
Special Service Tools (Cont'd)
ST-4

Steering Gear and LinkageNBST0040
Applied modelAll
Steering gear typePR32K
Tie-rod outer ball jointSwinging force at cotter pin hole: ªAº 4.9 - 47.1 N (0.5 - 4.8 kg, 1.1 - 10.6 lb)
Rotating torque: ªBº 0.3 - 2.9 N´m (3 - 30 kg-cm, 2.6 - 26.0 in-lb)
Axial end play: ªCº 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
Tie-rod inner ball jointSwinging force*: ªAº 3.9 - 32.4 N (0.4 - 3.3 kg, 0.9 - 7.3 lb)
Axial end play: ªCº 0.3 mm (0.012 in) or less
Tie-rod standard length ªLº200 mm (7.87 in)
Rack stroke ªSº72.0 mm (2.835 in)
Pinion gear preload without
gear fluidLock to lock
Average rotating torque0.78 - 1.47 N´m (8.0 - 15.0 kg-cm, 6.9 - 13.0 in-lb)
Within±100É from the neutral position
Maximum torque variation0.4 N´m (4 kg-cm, 3.5 in-lb)
Outside the above range
Maximum torque variation0.6 N´m (6 kg-cm, 5.2 in-lb)
*: Measuring point [: 240 mm (9.45 in)]
SST740C
Power SteeringNBST0042
Steering gear typePR32K
Rack sliding force
Under normal operating oil pressure137 - 255 N (14 - 26 kg, 31 - 57 lb)
Retainer adjustment
(Adjustment screw)Initial tightening torque 4.9 - 5.9 N´m (50 - 60 kg-cm, 43 - 52 in-lb)
Retightening torque after loosening 0.2 N´m (2 kg-cm, 1.7 in-lb)
Tightening torque after gear has settled 4.9 - 5.9 N´m (50 - 60 kg-cm, 43 - 52 in-lb)
Returning angle 10É - 20É
Steering wheel turning force
(Measured at one full turn from the neutral position)39 N (4 kg, 9 lb) or less
Fluid capacity (Approximate)0.9(1 US qt, 3/4 Imp qt)
Oil pump maximum pressure 8,630 - 9,219 kPa (88 - 94 kg/cm
2, 1,251 - 1,337 psi)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Steering Gear and Linkage
ST-33