service INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

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Special Service ToolsEES00254
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsEES00255
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST29020001
(J-24319-01)
Pitman arm puller Removing upper link ball joint from knuckle
spindle
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover Removing tie-rod outer end
NT694
NT146
Tool name
Description
Attachment wheel alignment Measure wheel alignment a: Screw M24 x 1.5 pitch
b: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
c: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
d: 56 mm (2.20 in)
e: 12 mm (0.47 in)
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
NT148
NT717
PBIC0190E

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Front Suspension PartsEES00258
Check front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and
other damage.

Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
If looseness is noted, inspect wheel bearing end play, then
check ball joint end play. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
WHEEL BEARING
INSPECTION" and FSU-15, "Inspection" .

Make sure that the cotter pin is inserted (4WD only).

Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

Check shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.

Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks and other damage.
Front Wheel AlignmentEES00259
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn suspension parts before making
any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in
their designated positions.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to WT-5, "
Inspection" .
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the rear suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-20, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )" .

Verify the level using Consult-II memory register 1103 and set to 0 ± 10 mm (0 ± 0.39 in) as necessary.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.

This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.

The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.

The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.

The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.

Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information. Suspension component torques : Refer to
FSU-5,
"Components" . SMA525A
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Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to FSU-19, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1 )*6" .
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.

The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators
may not be correct.

This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com- pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.

Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.
CAMBER AND CASTER
1. Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to
specification.
NOTE:
Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable)
lover link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and
caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and
washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.
2. If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using the cam bolts (1) in the front lower link (2).
CAUTION:
After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
NOTE:
Camber changes about 3' (0.05 °) with each graduation of one
cam bolt (1). Refer to table below for examples of lower link cam
bolt (1) effect on camber and caster.
3. Tighten the cam bolt nuts to specification. Refer to FSU-5, "
Components" .
TOE-IN
WARNING:

Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.Camber and
Caster
: Refer to
FSU-19, "
Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*1 )*6" .
SRA096A
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Rear cam bolt 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 01 In 1 Out
Front cam bolt 1 Out 1 In 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0
Camber
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7' (0.12
°) - 7' (-0.12°)3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°)3' (0.05°)- 3' (-0.05°)
Caster
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) - 14' (-0.23
°) 14' (0.23°) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7' (0.12 °) - 7' (-0.12°) - 7' (-0.12°)7' (0.12°)

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1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires
at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are
measuring points.
4. Measure the distance “A” on the rear side of the front tires as shown.
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 °
degrees (1/2 a turn).
CAUTION:
If the wheels have rotated more than 180 ° degrees (1/2
turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never
push the vehicle backward.
6. Measure the distance “B” on the front side of the front tires at the same marks as shown. Total toe-in is calculated as “A” – “B”.
7. Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer socket.
a. Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
b. Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
c. Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specification.
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
NOTE:
Check front wheel turning angle after the toe-in inspection.
1. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges in straight ahead position and rear wheels on stands so that vehicle can be level.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
2. Start engine and run at idle, turn steering wheel all the way right and left, measure the turning angle.

Any turning angles are not adjustable. If any of steering
angles are out of the specification, check if the following parts
are worn or damaged.
–Steering gear
–Steering column
–Front suspension components
AFA050
Total toe-in : Refer to FSU-19, "Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*1 )*6" .
SFA234AC
Standard length “L” : Refer to PS-26, "Steering Outer
Socket and Inner Socket" .
Lock nut : Refer to PS-15, "
Removal and
Installation" .SGIA0167E
Wheel turning angle
(full turn) : Refer to
FSU-19, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1 )*6" .
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If found that they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones.

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Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are within specifications. Refer to FSU-20, "
Ball Joint" .
Removal and InstallationEES0025I
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to FAX-5, "Removal and Installation" .

Disconnect wheel sensor harness connector. Do not remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing
assembly for this procedure.
2. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool. CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.

Temporarily tighten nut to prevent damage to threads and
to prevent Tool from coming off.
3. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
4. Support lower link using a suitable jack.
5. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint and discard the cotter pin.
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle⇐Front
WDIA0328E
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
WGIA0130E

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)FSU-19
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General SpecificationsEES0025J
Spring Free HeightEES0025K
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )*6EES0025L
*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°)
*6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lover link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and ca ster on
these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers. Suspension type
Independent double wishbone coil over shock
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Stabilizer Standard equipment
2WD325.5 ± 3 mm (12.8 ± 0.1 in)
4WD 335.0 ± 3 mm (13.2 ± 0.1 in)
Drive type 2WD 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 °)
SFA234AC

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Ball JointEES0025M
*1 Measure at cotter pin hole
*2 Measure at groove
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )EES0025N
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator 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" .
Swinging force “A”
Upper ball joint 8.1 – 103.2 N (0.8 – 10.5 kg-f, 1.8 – 23.2 lb-f) *1
Lower ball joint 11.4 – 145.5 N (1.1 – 14.8 kg-f, 2.5 – 32.7 lb-f) *2
Turning torque “B” 0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.05 - 0.65 kg-m, 4 - 57 in-lb)
Vertical end play “C” 0 mm (0 in)
SFA858AWEIA0076E
Suspension type
Air leveling*2
Applied model2WD4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf) 913
(35.94) 931
(36.65)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 912
(35.91) 932
(36.69)
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A GENERAL INFORMATION
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 3
Description .......................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS) (If
Equipped) ............................................................ ..... 3
General Precautions ........................................... ..... 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst .................... ..... 5
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ............................................................ ..... 5
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ....................................... ..... 6
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 6 HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .......... ..... 6
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 6
Precautions for Engine Oils ................................. ..... 7
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ........ ..... 7
Precautions for Air Conditioning .......................... ..... 7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............................. ..... 8
Description .......................................................... ..... 8
Terms .................................................................. ..... 8
Units .................................................................... ..... 8
Contents .............................................................. ..... 8
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions . ..... 9
Components ........................................................ ..... 9
SYMBOLS ........................................................ ... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ....................... ... 10
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ............................................ ... 12
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION .................................... ... 12
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................ ... 14
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................ ... 16
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................ ... 16
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - ...... ... 17DESCRIPTION .................................................
... 18
Abbreviations ....................................................... ... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ...................................................................... ... 25
How to Check Terminal ........................................ ... 25
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ......... ... 25
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ................... ... 25
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................ ... 28
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 28
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ..................... ... 28
CIRCUIT INSPECTION .................................... ... 31
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................ ... 36
PRECAUTIONS ............................................... ... 36
SMJ INSTALLATION ........................................ ... 37
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM ....................... ... 38
Description ........................................................... ... 38
Function and System Application ........................ ... 38
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ......... ... 39
Checking Equipment ........................................... ... 39
CONSULT-II Start Procedure ............................... ... 39
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit . ... 40
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ........................... ... 40
LIFTING POINT ...................................................... ... 41
Pantograph Jack .................................................. ... 41
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................ ... 41
2-Pole Lift ............................................................ ... 42
TOW TRUCK TOWING .......................................... ... 43
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 43 2WD MODELS .................................................... 43
4WD MODELS .................................................... 44
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ......... ... 44
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS . ... 45
Tightening Torque Table ...................................... ... 45
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS ............................................................ ... 46
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ... 46
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ......................... ... 47
Model Variation .................................................... ... 47
Identification Number ........................................... ... 48

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DescriptionEAS001F5
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe and proper servicing. These precautions are not
described in each individual section.
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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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.
Precautions for NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM -
NATS) (If Equipped)
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NVIS/IVIS (NATS) will immobilize the engine if someone tries to start it without the registered key of NVIS/IVIS
(NATS).
Both of the originally supplied ignition key IDs have been NVIS/IVIS (NATS) registered.
The security indicator is located on the instrument panel. The indicator blinks when the immobilizer system is
functioning.
Therefore, NVIS/IVIS (NATS) warns outsiders that the vehicle is equipped with the anti-theft system.

When NVIS/IVIS (NATS) detects trouble, the security indicator lamp lights up while ignition switch is in
"ON" position.
This lighting up indicates that the anti-theft is not functioning, so prompt service is required.

When servicing NVIS/IVIS (NATS) (trouble diagnoses, system initialization and additional registration of
other NVIS/IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs), CONSULT-II hardware and CONSULT-II NVIS/IVIS (NATS)
software is necessary.
Regarding the procedures of NVIS/IVIS (NATS) initialization and NVIS/IVIS (NATS) ignition key ID regis-
tration, refer to CONSULT-II operation manual, NVIS/IVIS (NATS).
Therefore, CONSULT-II NVIS/IVIS (NATS) software (program card and operation manual) must be kept
strictly confidential to maintain the integrity of the anti-theft function.

When servicing NVIS/IVIS (NATS) (trouble diagnoses, system initialization and additional registration of
other NVIS/IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs), it may be necessary to re-register original key identification.
Therefore, be sure to receive all keys from vehicle owner. A maximum of four or five key IDs can be regis-
tered into NVIS/IVIS (NATS).

When failing to start the engine first time using the key of NVIS/IVIS (NATS), start as follows.
1. Leave the ignition key in "ON" position for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn ignition key to "OFF" or "LOCK" position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while keeping the key separate from any others on key-chain.