INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual

PR-4
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFTPFP:37200
On-Vehicle ServiceEDS002JZ
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
NOTE:
If a vibration is present at high speed, inspect the propeller shaft run out first.
1. Measure the run out of the propeller shaft tube at several points
by rotating the final drive companion flange with your hands.
2. If the run out still exceeds specifications, disconnect the propel-
ler shaft at the final drive companion flange; then rotate the com-
panion flange 90°, 180°, 270° degrees and reconnect the
propeller shaft.
3. Check the run out again. If the run out still exceeds specifica-
tions, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
4. After installation, check for vibration by driving the vehicle.
INSPECTION
Inspect the propeller shaft tube for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Removal and InstallationEDS002K0
Model 2F1310
Propeller shaft run out limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
SDIA1759E
WDIA0047E
1. Propeller shaft tube 2. Snap ring 3. Journal bearing
4. Journal 5. Flange yoke

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
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REMOVAL
1. Put matching marks on the front propeller shaft flange yoke and
the companion flange of the front final drive as shown.
CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage the flange
yoke and companion flange of the front final drive.
2. Remove the bolts and then remove the front propeller shaft from
the front final drive and transfer.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Inspect the propeller shaft run out. If run out exceeds the limit,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.

While holding the flange yoke on one side, check axial play of
the joint as shown. If the journal axial play exceeds the specifi-
cation, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Check the propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is
detected, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

After installation, check for vibration by driving the vehicle. Refer to PR-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolts and nuts. Always install new ones.
Disassembly and AssemblyEDS002K1
DISASSEMBLY
Journal
1. Put matching marks on the front propeller shaft and flange yoke
as shown.
CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage the front pro-
peller shaft or flange yoke.
SDIA2046E
Run out limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
LDIA0118E
Journal axial play : 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
LDIA0117E
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FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
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2. Remove the snap ring.
3. Push out and remove the journal bearing by lightly tapping the
yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage the journal or
yoke hole.
4. Remove the bearing at the opposite side in above operation.
NOTE:
Put marks on the disassembled parts so that they can be rein-
stalled in their original positions from which they were removed.
ASSEMBLY
Journal
1. Assemble the journal bearings. Apply multipurpose grease on
the bearing inner surface.
NOTE:
During assembly, use caution so that the needle bearings do not
fall down.
APD0 11
SPD7 32
SPD1 31
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2. Select snap rings that will provide the specified play in an axial
direction of the journal, and install them. Refer to PR-13, "
Snap
Ring" .
NOTE:
Select snap rings with a difference in thickness at both sides
within 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).
3. Adjust the thrust clearance between the bearing and snap ring
to zero by tapping the yoke.
4. Make sure that the journal moves smoothly and is below the
joint flex effort specification.
APD0 12
SPD7 32
Joint flex effort : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less
LDIA0119E

PR-8
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
REAR PROPELLER SHAFTPFP:37000
On-Vehicle ServiceEDS002K2
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
NOTE:
If vibration is present at high speed, check propeller shaft run out first, then check mounting between propeller
shaft and companion flange.
1. Measure the run out of the propeller shaft tube at several points
by rotating the final drive companion flange with your hands.
2. If the run out still exceeds specifications, disconnect the propel-
ler shaft at the final drive companion flange; then rotate the com-
panion flange 90°, 180°, 270° degrees and reconnect propeller
shaft.
3. Check the run out again. If the run out still exceeds specifica-
tions, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
4. After installation, check for vibration by driving vehicle.
INSPECTION
Inspect the propeller shaft tube for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Removal and InstallationEDS002K3
Model 2S1350
Propeller shaft run out limit : 1.02 mm (0.0402 in) or less
SDIA1781E
WDIA0048E
1. Propeller shaft tube 2. Snap ring 3. Journal bearing
4. Sleeve yoke 5. Journal 6. Flange yoke

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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REMOVAL
1. Move the A/T select lever to the N position and release the parking brake.
2. Put matching marks on the rear propeller shaft flange yoke and
the companion flange of the rear final drive as shown.
CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage the rear pro-
peller shaft flange yoke or the companion flange.
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the propeller shaft from the rear
final drive and A/T.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Inspect the propeller shaft run out. If run out exceeds the limit,
replace the propeller shaft assembly.

While holding the flange yoke on one side, check axial play of
the joint as shown. If the journal axial play exceeds the specifi-
cation, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Check the propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is
detected, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

After installation, check for vibration by driving the vehicle. Refer to PR-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolts and nuts. Always install new ones.
WDIA0049E
Propeller shaft run out limit : 1.02 mm (0.0402 in) or
less
LDIA0121E
Journal axial play : 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
LDIA0117E

PR-10
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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Disassembly and AssemblyEDS002K4
DISASSEMBLY
Journal
1. Put matching marks on the rear propeller shaft and flange yoke
as shown.
CAUTION:
For matching marks use paint. Never damage the rear pro-
peller shaft or flange yoke.
2. Remove the snap ring.
3. Push out and remove the journal bearing by lightly tapping the
yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage the journal or
yoke hole.
4. Remove the bearing at the opposite side of above operation.
NOTE:
Put marks on the disassembled parts so that they can be rein-
stalled in their original positions from which they were removed.
SPD1 28
APD0 11
SPD7 32
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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ASSEMBLY
Journal
1. Assemble the journal bearings. Apply multipurpose grease on
the bearing inner surface.
NOTE:
During assembly, use caution so that the needle bearings do not
fall down.
2. Select snap rings that will provide the specified play in an axial
direction of the journal, and install them. Refer to PR-13, "
Snap
Ring" .
NOTE:
Select snap rings with a difference in thickness at both sides
within 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).
3. Adjust the thrust clearance between the bearing and snap ring
to zero by tapping the yoke.
4. Make sure that the journal moves smoothly and is below the
joint flex effort specification.
WPD019
APD0 12
SPD7 32
Joint flex effort : 2.26 N·m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb) or less
LDIA0119E

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsEDS002K5
4X2 Model
4X4 Model
Applied modelVK56DE
Propeller shaft model2S1350
Number of joints2
Coupling method with rear final drive Flange type
Coupling method with transmission Sleeve type
Shaft length (Spider to spider) 1640 mm (64.57 in)
Shaft outer diameter 127.6 mm (5.02 in)
Journal axial play 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
Propeller shaft run out limit 1.02 mm (0.0402 in) or less
Propeller shaft joint flex effort 2.26 N·m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb) or less
Applied modelVK56DE
Propeller shaft modelFront Rear
2F1310 2S1350
Number of joints2
Coupling method with front final drive Flange type
Coupling method with transfer Flange type Sleeve type
Shaft length (Spider to spider) 718 mm (28.27 in) 1640 mm (64.57 in)
Shaft outer diameter 63 5 mm (2.5 in) 127.6 mm (5.02 in)
Journal axial play 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
Propeller shaft run out limit 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less 1.02 mm (0.0402 in) or less
Propeller shaft joint flex effort1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
or less2.26 N·m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb)
or less

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Snap RingEDS002K6
Model 2F1310
Unit: mm (in)
*Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Model 2S1350
Unit: mm (in)
*Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.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
Thickness Color Part Number*
1.600 - 1.638 (0.0630 - 0.0645) Black 37146-7S000
1.549 - 1.588 (0.0610 - 0.0625) Black 37147-7S000
1.524 - 1.562 (0.0600 - 0.0615) Black 37148-7S000
1.499 - 1.537 (0.0590 - 0.0605) Black 37149-7S000