INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CTRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLEATAutomatic Transmission
DDRIVELINE/AXLETFTransfer
PRPropeller Shaft
FFDFront Final Drive
RFDRear Final Drive
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGPSPower Steering System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belts
SRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security System
GWGlasses, Window System & Mirrors
RFRoof
EIExterior & Interior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
APAdjustable Pedal
JAIR CONDITIONERATCAutomatic Air Conditioner
KELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging System
LTLighting System
DIDriver Information System
WWWiper, Washer & Horn
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
AVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
ACSAuto Cruise Control System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
LMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
MINDEXIDXAlphabetical Index
Edition: July 2005
Revision: November 2009
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FOREWORD
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedures for the
2006 INFINITI QX56.
In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting
any repair task.
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.

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Engine Tune-Up DataELS001QQ
Cylinder arrangementV- 8
Displacement 5,552 cm
3 (338.80 in3 )
Bore and stroke 98 x 92 mm (3.86 x 3.62 in)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression
2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 5
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Compression pressure Standard
1,520 kPa (15.5 kg/cm
2 , 220 psi) / 200 rpm
Minimum 1,324 kPa (13.5 kg/cm
2 , 192 psi) / 200 rpm
Differential limit between cylinders 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2 , 14 psi) / 200 rpm
Cylinder number
Valve timing Unit: degree
abcde f
232° 230° 2° 48° 3° 49°
SEM957C
PBIC0187E

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Drive Belt Deflection and Tension
Spark Plugs (Double Platinum Tipped)
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )ELS001QR
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 37° 31′ (37.52° )
*3: Target value 33 ° 59′ (33.98° )
*4: Target value 37 ° 44′ (37.73° )
*5: Target value 33 ° 29′ (33.48° )
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Drive type2WD 4WD
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum -0
° 51′ (-0.85 °)- 0° 33 ′ (-0.55 °)
Nominal -0° 6 ′ (-0.10 °)0 ° 12′ (0.20 °)
Maximum 0° 39′ (0.65 °)0 ° 57′ (0.95 °)
Cross camber 0° 45 ′ (0.75 °) or less 0 ° 45′ (0.75 °) or less
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum
3° 15′ (3.25 °)2 °45′ (2.75 °)
Nominal 4° 0 ′ (4.00 °)3 ° 30′ (3.50 °)
Maximum 4° 45′ (4.75 °)4 ° 15′ (4.25 °)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75 °) or less 0 ° 45′ (0.75 °) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree) 13
° 32′ (13.53° )1 3°13 ′ (13.22 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A
− B) Minimum
1.8 mm (0.07 in) 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) 2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Maximum 3.8 mm (0.15 in) 3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Angle (left side and right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum
0° 3 ′ (0.05 °)0 ° 3′ (0.05 °)
Nominal 0° 5 ′ (0.08 °)0 ° 5′ (0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 7 ′ (0.12 °)0 ° 7′ (0.12 °)
Wheel turning angle
(full turn) Inside
Degree minute (decimal degree)
34° 31′
– 38° 31′ *2
(34.52 ° – 38.52 °) 34°
44′ – 38° 44 ′ *4
(34.73° – 38.73° )
Outside
Degree minute (decimal degree) 30° 59′
– 34° 59′ *3
(30.98 ° – 34.98 °) 30°
29′ – 34° 29 ′ *5
(30.48° – 34.48° )
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Rear Wheel AlignmentELS001QS
BrakeELS001QT
Unit: mm (in)
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Minimum
0° 0 ′ (0 °)
Nominal - 0° 30′ (-0.5 °)
Maximum - 1° 0 ′ (-1.0 °)
Cross camber 0° 45 ′ (0.75 °)
To e - i n Distance (A - B)
Minimum
0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 3.3 mm (0.130 in)
Maximum 6.6 mm (0.260 in)
Cross toe 2 mm (0.079 in)
Angle (left, right)
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum
0° 0 ′ (0 °)
Nominal 0° 7 ′ (0.11 °)
Maximum 0° 14 ′ (0.22 °)
Cross toe 0° 8 ′ (0.14 °)
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Front brake Brake model CLZ31VCAD41VA
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 320 × 26 (12.60 × 1.02) 350 x 30 (13.78 x 1.181)
Pad Length × width × thickness 111 . 0
× 73.5 × 11.88 (4.73 ×
2.894 × 0.468) 151.6 x 56.5 x 12 (5.968 x
2.224 x 0.47)
Cylinder bore diameter 51 (2.01)51 (2.01)
Rear brake Brake model AD14VE
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 320 × 14 (12.60 × 0.55)
Pad Length × width × thickness 83.0 × 33.0 × 8.5 (3.268 × 1.299 × 0.335)
Cylinder bore diameter 48 (1.89)
Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution
Brake booster Booster model
C215T
Diaphragm diameter 215 (8.46)
Recommended brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent

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Front Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS001QU
Rear Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS001QU
Brake PedalELS001QV
Unit: mm (in)
Refill CapacitiesELS001QW
Brake modelCLZ31VCAD41VA
Brake pad Standard thickness (new)
11.88 mm (0.468 in)12 mm (0.47 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
26.0 mm (1.024 in) 30.0 mm (1.181 in)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 mm (0.965 in) 28.5 mm (1.122 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.03 mm (0.001 in)
Brake model AD14VE
Brake pad Standard thickness (new)
12.13 mm (0.478 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Repair limit thickness 12.0 mm (0.472 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Brake pedal height (from dash panel top surface) 182.3 − 192.3 (7.18 − 7.57)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running] More than 90.3 (3.55)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 − 1.96 (0.029 − 0.077)
Pedal play 3 − 11 (0.12 − 0.43)
Description Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal
Engine oil
(drain and refill) With oil filter change
6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Without oil filter change 5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt
6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level
14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 gal
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system lubricants 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

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ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 2ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM ..................
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Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 3
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 3
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 4
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ..... 4
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ..... 5
Accelerator Control ................................................... 5 ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL .......... ..... 5

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PRECAUTIONS
2006 QX56
PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
EBS00RBO
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER ”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To 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 per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper 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 SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.

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Removal and InstallationEBS00M3Z
Adjustable Accelerator Pedal
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble the accelerator pedal adjusting mechanism.

Before removal and installation the accelerator and brake pedals must be in the frontmost posi-
tion. This is to align the base position of the accelerator and brake pedals.

Do not disassemble the accelerator pedal assembly.

Do not remove the accelerator pedal position sensor from the accelerator pedal bracket.

Avoid damage from dropping the accelerator pedal assembly during handling.

Keep the accelerator pedal assembly away from water.
REMOVAL
1. Move the accelerator and brake pedals to the frontmost position.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Disconnect the adjustable brake pedal cable from the adjustable brake pedal.

Unlock, then pull the adjustable brake pedal cable to disconnect it from the adjustable brake pedal.
LBIA0379E
1. Adjustable accelerator pedal assem-
bly 2. A/T control cable mounting bracket (part
of the accelerator pedal assembly) 3. Adjustable pedal electric motor (part
of the accelerator pedal assembly)
4. Adjustable brake pedal cable (part of the accelerator pedal assembly)