INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

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SUNROOF UNIT
Removal
CAUTION:

Always work with a helper.

When taking sunroof unit out, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.

After installing the sunroof unit and glass lid assembly, check gap adjustment to make sure there
is no malfunction.
1. Remove headlining. Refer to EI-38, "
HEADLINING" .
2. Remove the sunroof glass lid assembly. Refer to RF-26, "
GLASS LID ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove overhead console bracket.
4. Disconnect front and rear drain hoses.
5. Remove front sunroof frame assembly bolts.
6. Remove rear sunroof bracket bolts.
7. Remove the sunroof frame assembly side bolts, then the sunroof unit.
Installation
1. Position the sunroof frame assembly and install the side bolts.
2. Install the sunroof brackets and bolts.
3. Install the front sunroof frame assembly bolts.
4. Connect front and rear drain hoses.
5. Install the overhead console bracket.
6. Install the sunroof glass lid assembly. Refer to RF-26, "
GLASS LID ASSEMBLY" .
NOTE:
Adjust sunroof glass lid assembly gap and height, refer to RF-23, "
Fitting Adjustment" .
7. Install headlining. Refer to EI-38, "
HEADLINING" .
GLASS LID ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Open sunshade assembly.
NOTE:
Be sure glass lid assembly is fully closed.
2. Remove side cover LH and RH.
3. Remove the glass lid assembly screws at the sunroof frame assembly.
4. Remove the glass lid assembly.
Installation
1. Position glass lid assembly to sunroof frame assembly.
2. Install glass lid assembly screws. NOTE:
First tighten left front screw, then right rear to prevent movement while tightening the remaining screws.
1. Glass lid assembly 2. Wind deflector3. Rear drain hoses
4. Shade stoppers 5. Sunroof bracket 6. Sunshade assembly
7. Front drain hoses 8. Sunroof motor assembly9. Sunroof frame assembly
10. Overhead console bracket 11. Side cover LH 12. Side cover RH
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3. Adjust the glass lid assembly. Refer to RF-23, "Fitting Adjustment" .
4. Install side cover LH and RH.
WIND DEFLECTOR
Removal
1. Open the glass lid assembly.
2. Remove screws from the left, center, and right side wind deflec- tor holders.
3. Remove the wind deflector from the sunroof frame assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Remove the sunroof frame assembly. Refer to RF-26, "SUNROOF UNIT" .
2. Remove the two (2) shade stoppers from the end of the sunroof frame assembly.
3. Remove the sunshade assembly from the rear end of the sun- roof frame assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Removal
CAUTION:

When removing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure the glass lid assembly is in the fully closed
position.

Never run the removed sunroof motor assembly.
1. Position the glass lid assembly in the fully closed position.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
3. Remove the overhead console assembly. Refer to EI-38, "
HEADLINING" .
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4. Disconnect the harness connector (2) from the sunroof motor
assembly.

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5. Remove the screws (3) and the sunroof motor assembly (1).
Installation
CAUTION:
Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure to position the link and wire assembly in the
symmetrical and fully closed position.
1. Move the sunroof motor assembly (1) laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire on the sunroof
unit until surfaces become parallel. Then secure the sunroof
motor assembly with screws.

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2. Secure the sunroof motor assembly (1) with screws (3).
3. Connect the harness connector (2) to the sunroof motor assem- bly.
4. Install the overhead console assembly. Refer to EI-38, "
HEAD-
LINING" .
5. Connect the battery positive and negative cables.
6. Reset the sunroof motor memory. Refer to RF-11, "
MEMORY RESET PROCEDURE" .
DRAIN HOSES
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1. Remove the headlining. Refer to EI-38, "HEADLINING" .
2. Visually check the drain hoses for proper connections, damage or deterioration.
3. Remove each drain hose and check visually for damage, cracks or deterioration.
4. Pour water through the drain hose to check for damage.

If any damage is found, replace the drain hose.
WEATHERSTRIP
Visually check weatherstrip for any damage, deterioration, or flattening.

In the case of leakage around glass lid assembly, close and pour water around it to find the damaged or
gaped portion, remove glass lid assembly.

If any damage is found, replace glass lid assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not remove weatherstrip.
LINK AND WIRE ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Before replacing any suspect part, be sure it is the source of the noise being experienced.
1. Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of petroleum jelly has been applied to the wire or rail groove. If not, add petroleum jelly as required.
2. Check wire and casing for any damage or deterioration. If any damage is found, replace sunroof frame assembly.
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 2
Precautions for Servicing Rear Final Drive ......... ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 5
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 7
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 7
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................................... ..... 8
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................ ..... 8
DRAINING ........................................................ ..... 8
FILLING ............................................................ ..... 8
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ..... 8
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ...................... ..... 8
FRONT OIL SEAL ................................................. ..... 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 9
SIDE OIL SEAL ..................................................... ....11
Removal and Installation ..................................... .... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................ .... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ .... 11CARRIER COVER .................................................
... 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 12
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 12
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ......................... ... 13
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 14
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 15
COMPONENTS ................................................ ... 15
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 23
ADJUSTING AND SELECTING WASHERS .... ... 24
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 26
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 32
General Specifications ......................................... ... 32
Inspection and Adjustment .................................. ... 32
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ................................... ... 32
SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ............................... ... 32
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................... 32
BACKLASH ...................................................... ... 32
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT .................... ... 32
SELECTIVE PARTS ......................................... ... 32

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Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.

Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. When matching marks are
required, be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.

Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.

Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of the unit, preventing them from
entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.

Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.

Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.

Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. Replace
them with new ones if necessary.

Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.

Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.

Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.

When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil,
and foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.

In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.

During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.

Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.

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Special Service ToolsEDS0044L
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
KV40104000
(—)
Flange wrench Removing and installing drive pinion nut
a: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
KV381054S0
(J-34286)
Puller Removing front oil seal
ST15310000
(—)
Drift

Installing front oil seal

Installing drive pinion rear bearing outer
race.
a: 96 mm (3.77 in) dia.
b: 84 mm (3.30 in) dia.
ST36230000
(J-25840-A)
Slide hammer Removing side flange
KV40104100
(—)
Axle stand Removing side flange
ST35271000
(—)
Drift Installing side oil seal
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.
KV38107900
(J-39352)
Protector Installing side flange
NT659
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ZZA0811D
ZZA0803D
ZZA0804D
ZZA1143D
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KV38100800
(J-25604-01)
AttachmentSecuring unit assembly
a: 541 mm (21.30 in) dia.
b: 200 mm (7.87 in) dia.
ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
(J-25765)
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
(—)
Socket adapter (1/2 in)
3. HT62900000
(—)
Socket adapter (3/8 in) Measuring drive pinion bearing preload torque
and total preload torque
KV10111100
(J-37228)
Seal cutter Removing carrier cover
ST3306S001
(—)
Differential side bearing puller set
1.ST33051001
(—)
Puller
2.ST33061000
(J-8107-2)
Base Removing side bearing inner race
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
ST30021000
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Bearing puller Removing drive pinion rear bearing inner race
KV38100200
(J-26233)
Drift Installing side bearing inner race
a: 65 mm (2.55 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.92 in) dia.
Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Description
SDIA0267E
NT124
S-NT046
NT072
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ZZA1143D

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ST33081000
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DriftInstalling side bearing inner race
a: 43 mm (1.69 in) dia.
b: 33.5 mm (1.31 in) dia.
ST35325000
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Drift Installing drive pinion front bearing outer race
(use with ST30621000)
ST30621000
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Drift Installing drive pinion front bearing outer race
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.
ST30022000
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Drift Installing drive pinion rear bearing inner race
a: 110 mm (4.33 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
HT72400000
(—)
Slide hammer Removing differential case assembly
—
(J-8129)
Spring gauge Measuring turning torque
KV10112100
(BT-8653-A)
Angle wrench Tightening bolts for drive gear
Tool name
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Description
ZZA0810D
S-NT090
ZZA0810D
ZZA0920D
S-NT125
NT127
NT014