oil level INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Owners Manual

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYRSU-27
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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEES001HG
Check all of the component mountings for any excessive looseness, or back lash. Check the components for
any excessive wear, damage, or abnormal conditions. Repair or replace the components as necessary.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

Check the shock absorbers for any air leaks or damage, and replace as necessary.

Check the hoses for any air leaks or damage, and replace as necessary.
1. Seat belt latch anchor2. Stabilizer bar bushing3. Stabilizer bar clamp
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Connecting rod6. Front lower link
7. Knuckle 8. Bushing9. Rear lower link
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH
6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use the CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load
leveling air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the height sensor and the rear load leveling air suspension com- pressor assembly.
3. Unclip the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
1. Seat belt latch anchor 2. Stabilizer bar bushing 3. Stabilizer bar clamp
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Connecting rod 6. Front lower link
7. Knuckle 8. Bushing 9. Rear lower link
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm 12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH
6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly (includes the
bracket and rubber cover)

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERRSU-33
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4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the
rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.

To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the hose out.
5. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
6. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the
way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-28, "
Removal and Instal-
lation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
CAUTION:

Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when repositioning the brake caliper out of the way.

Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
7. Remove the spare tire.
8. Disconnect the two rear ABS sensor electrical connectors.
9. Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to RFD-13, "
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
11. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
12. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the brackets on the rear suspension member.
13. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the coil spring tension.
14. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.
15. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor from the rear suspension member.
16. Disconnect both of the connecting rods from the rear stabilizer bar.
17. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
18. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts.
19. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links and stabilizer bar as
an assembly.
20. If necessary, remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, height sensor, rear load leveling air suspension hoses, stabilizer
bar, knuckle, and front and rear lower links from the rear suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

When raising the rear suspension member assembly, use the
locating pins to align the rear suspension member to the vehicle
body.

When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear
coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point
out toward the wheel and tire assembly.

To connect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses, the lock
ring must be fully seated in the fitting. Insert the hose “B” into the
lock ring “A” until the lock ring “A” is touching the hose “B” as
shown. Pull on the hose to check that it is securely inserted.

Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
(unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and
the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions) with the tires on level ground.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-48, "Wheel Alignment" .
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RSU-40
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRINGPFP:551B0
Removal and Installation EES001HM
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation" .
2. Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level- ing air suspension system.
3. For removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the height sensor arm bracket bolt from the LH rear lower link.
4. Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension from the rear lower link.
WARNING:
Do not compress the coil spring when setting the jack.
5. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to the rear suspension member, using power tool.
6. Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the knuckle using power tool.
7. Slowly lower the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring, and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)RSU-49
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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )EES001HV
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Verify the vehicle height. If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization pro-
cedure. Refer to RSU-47, "
Initialization Procedure" .
Suspension type
Air leveling*
2
Applied model2WD 4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf) 913
(35.94) 931
(36.65)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 912
(35.91) 932
(36.69)
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TF-10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS002I1
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-
tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference page
TF-11TF-146TF-163TF-163TF-163
SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)
TRANSFER FLUID (Level low)
TRANSFER FLUID (Wrong)
TRANSFER FLUID (Level too high)
LIQUID GASKET (Damaged)
O-RING (Worn or damaged)
OIL SEAL (Worn or damaged)
SHIFT FORK (Worn or damaged)
GEAR (Worn or damaged)
BEARING (Worn or damaged)
SymptomNoise
1 2 3 3
Transfer fluid leakage 3 1 2 2 2
Hard to shift or will not shift 1 1 2

TF-134
FRONT OIL SEAL
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INSTALLATION
1. Install the new oil seal until it is flush with the end face of the
front case using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
2. Align the matching mark of the front drive shaft with the match- ing mark of the companion flange, then install the companion
flange.
3. Install the new self-lock nut. Tighten to the specified torque using Tool. Refer to TF-146, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse self-lock nut.
4. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "
INSTALLATION"
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5. Refill the transfer with fluid and check fluid level. Refer to TF-11,
"TRANSFER FLUID" .
6. Check the transfer for fluid leakage. Refer to TF-11, "
FLUID
LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL" .
Tool number : KV38100500 ( — )
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Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )
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TF-136
REAR OIL SEAL
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3. Install the new dust cover to the rear case using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse dust cover.

Apply petroleum jelly to dust cover.
4. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-9, "
INSTALLATION" .
5. Refill the transfer with fluid and check fluid level. Refer to TF-11,
"FILLING" .
6. Check the transfer for fluid leakage. Refer to TF-11, "
FLUID
LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL" .
Tool number : KV40105310 ( — )PDIA0116E

TF-142
TRANSFER MOTOR
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TRANSFER MOTORPFP:00000
Removal and InstallationEDS003BD
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the transfer motor connector.
2. Remove the air breather hose from the transfer motor. Refer to
TF-139, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the transfer motor bolts.
4. Remove the transfer motor.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply ATF to the new O-ring and install it to the transfer motor.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
2. Fit the double-flat end of the transfer motor shaft into the slot of the sub-oil pump assembly. Then tighten to the specified torque.
Refer to TF-146, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to install connector bracket.
3. Install the air breather hose to the transfer motor. Refer to TF-
139, "Removal and Installation" .
4. Connect the transfer motor connector.
5. Check the transfer fluid. Refer to TF-11, "
FILLING" .
6. Start the engine for one minute. Then stop the engine and recheck the transfer fluid. Refer to TF-11,
"FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL" .
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