fuel INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCEMA-9
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(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months.
(2) Refer to “ Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance ” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ELS001BM
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if da maged.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “* ” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required. MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section- Page or
- Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first. Miles x
1,000(km x
1,000)
Months 33.75
(54)27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66)33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78)39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90)45 60
(96) 48
Brake lines and cables IIMA-28
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1)IIMA-22
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-25,
MA-25
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-25,
MA-25
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIIIMA-29,
MA-30
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-28
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIMA-25
Exhaust system IIIIMA-22
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-21
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 7.5
(12)
6 15
(24)
12 22.5
(36)
18 30
(48)
24 37.5
(60)
30 45
(72)
36 52.5
(84)
42 60
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-13
Air cleaner filter [R][R]MA-16
EVAP vapor lines I*I*MA-20
Fuel lines I*I*MA-16
Fuel filter NOTE (2) —
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-17
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-17
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED
type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-18
Intake and exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (4) EM-105

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSMA-11
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and LubricantsELS001BN
*1: For further details, refer to MA-12, "SAE Viscosity Number" .
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warr anty.
*3: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III or MERCONTM or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label ”.
*6: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0 ° C (32° F).
*7: DEXRON
TM III, MERCONTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN
dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTM III or MERCONTM Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
*8: For improved vehicle performance, NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91
AKI (RON 96). For further details, refer to GI-5, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)" .
*9: See your INFINITI dealer for service for synthetic oil. Description
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal Unleaded gasoline with octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91) *8
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter
change
6.2
6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt

API Certification Mark *1

API grade SG, Energy Conserving II or
API grade SH, SJ or SL *1

ILSAC grade GF-II and GF-III *1
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 Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze
coolant or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2
Rear final drive oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Oil
(Part No. 999MP-DF200p) or equivalent
*9
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Conti-
nental U.S and Alaska) or Canada NIS-
SAN Automatic Transmission Fluid *7
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *6
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *3
Brake fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent,
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116) *4
Brake grease ——— PBC (poly butyl cuprysil) grease or
equivalent
Multi-purpose grease ——— NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or
equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or
equivalent *5

MA-16
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Press the engine accelerator two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-13, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.
Checking Fuel LinesELS001PI
Inspect the fuel lines and fuel tank for improper mounting, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing, or deterioration.
As necessary, repair or replace any faulty parts.
Changing Fuel FilterELS001PJ
The fuel filter is part of the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly. Refer to FL-6, "FUEL
LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" .
WARNING:
Before replacing the fuel filter, release the fuel pressure from the fuel system. Refer to EC-80, "
FUEL
PRESSURE RELEASE" .
Changing Engine Air Cleaner FilterELS001PK
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
NOTE:

The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals.

Replace the air filter as necessary for required maintenance.
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly.
2. Disconnect the harness connector, then remove the air cleaner case (upper).
3. Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner case (lower).
4. Install the new air cleaner filter in the air cleaner case (lower).
SMA803A
1. Air cleaner case (upper) 2. Air cleaner filter3. Air cleaner case (lower)
4. Air duct and resonator assembly
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MA-20
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock spark plug.
Checking EVAP Vapor LinesELS001PO
1. Visually inspect the EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment, cracks, damage, loose connections, chaf-
ing, or deterioration.
2. Inspect the vacuum relief valve of the fuel tank filler cap for clogging and sticking. Refer to EC-37, "
How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage" .
Make NGK
Model StandardFFV
Standard type DILFR5A-11DILFR5A-11D
Gap (Nominal) :1.1 mm (0.043 in)

PG-62
HARNESS
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Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes)EKS00BNE
Use the chart below to find out what each wiring diagram code stands for.
Refer to the wiring diagram code in the alphabetical index to find the location (page number) of each wiring
diagram.
CodeSection Wiring Diagram Name
A/C,A ATC Auto Air Conditioner
A/SUSP RSU Rear Air Suspension
AF1B1 EC Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 (Bank 1)
AF1B2 EC Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 (Bank 2)
AF1HB1 EC Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 (Bank 1)
AF1HB2 EC Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 (Bank 2)
APPS1 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS2 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS3 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
ASC/BS EC ASCD Brake Switch
ASC/SW EC ASCD Steering Switch
ASCBOF EC ASCD Brake Switch
ASCIND EC ASCD Indicator
A/T AT A/T Assembly
AT/IND DI A/T Indicator Lamp
AUDIO AV Audio
AUT/DP SE Automatic Drive Positioner
AUTO/L LT Auto Light Control
B/CLOS BL Back Door Auto Closure System
BACK/L LT Back-up Lamp
BRK/SW EC Brake Switch
CAN EC CAN Communication Line
CAN LAN CAN System
CHARGE SC Charging System
CHIME DI Warning Chime
CLOCK DI Clock
COOL/F EC Cooling Fan Control
COMBSW LT Combination Switch
COMM AV Audio Visual Communication System
COMPAS DI Compass and Thermometer
D/LOCK BL Power Door Lock
DEF GW Rear Window Defogger
DTRL LT Headlamp - With Daytime Light System
DVD AV DVD Entertainment System
ECM/PW EC ECM Power Supply for Back-Up
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
ETC1 EC Electric Throttle Control Function
ETC2 EC Throttle Control Motor Relay
ETC3 EC Throttle Control Motor
F/FOG LT Front Fog Lamp
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump
FTTS EC Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor
FUELB1 EC Fuel Injection System Bank 1
FUELB2 EC Fuel Injection System Bank 2
H/AIM LT Headlamp Aiming Control
H/PHON AV Hands Free Telephone
H/LAMP LT Headlamp

HARNESSPG-63
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HORNWW Horn
HSEAT SE Heated Seat
ICC ACS Intelligent Cruise Control
ICCBOF EC ICC Brake Switch
ICC/BS EC ICC Steering Switch
ICC/SW EC ICC Brake Switch
I/MIRR GW Inside Mirror (Auto Anti-Dazzling Mirror)
IATS EC Intake Air Temperature Sensor
IGNSYS EC Ignition System
ILL LT Illumination
INJECT EC Injector
INT/L LT Room/Map, Vanity, Cargo, Personal, Foot, Step, and Puddle Lamps
KEYLES BL Remote Keyless Entry System
KS EC Knock Sensor
MAFS EC Mass Air Flow Sensor
MAIN EC Main Power Supply and Ground Circuit
METER DI Speedometer, Tachometer, Temp. and Fuel Gauges
MIL/DL EC Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MIRROR GW Door Mirror
NATS BL Nissan Anti-Theft System
NAVI AV Navigation System
O2H2B1 EC Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater Bank 1
O2H2B2 EC Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater Bank 2
O2S2B1 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Bank 1
O2S2B2 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Bank 2
P/SCKT WW Power Socket
PGC/V EC EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve
PHASE EC Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) (Bank 1)
PNP/SW EC Park/Neutral Position Switch
POS EC Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)
POWER PG Power Supply Routing
PRE/SE EC EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor
PS/SEN EC Power Steering Pressure Sensor
R/VIEW DI Rear View Monitor
RP/SEN EC Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
SEN/PW EC Sensor Power Supply
SHIFT AT A/T Shift Lock System
SONAR DI Rear Sonar System
SROOF RF Sunroof
SRS SRS Supplemental Restraint System
START SC Starting System
STOP/L LT Stop Lamp
T/TOW LT Trailer Tow
T/WARN WT Low Tire Pressure Warning System
TAIL/L LT Parking, License and Tail Lamps
T/F TFTransfer Case
TPS1 EC Throttle Position Sensor
TPS2 EC Throttle Position Sensor
TPS3 EC Throttle Position Sensor
TRNSCV BL HOMELINK® Universal Transceiver
TURN LT Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps
VDC BRC Vehicle Dynamic Control System

PRECAUTIONSRSU-3
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
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 Rear SuspensionEES001GY

When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.

Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.

After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.

Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.

RSU-28
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Wheel Alignment InspectionEES001HH
Rear Wheel Alignment Adjusting Bolts
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface. Use CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLE-
NOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear 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 runout and damage. Refer to WT-5, "
Inspection" .
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play.
5. Check the shock absorbers. Refer to RSU-27, "
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION" .
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 RSU-49, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )" .

If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization
procedure. Refer to RSU-47, "
Initialization Procedure" .
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.
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1. Rear lower link adjusting bolt, LH 2. Front lower link adjusting bolt, LH 3. Front lower link adjusting bolt, RH
4. Rear lower link adjusting bolt, RH
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

RSU-34
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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SUSPENSION ARMRSU-37
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Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if
any of the following conditions exist:
–Ball stud is worn.
–Joint is hard to swing.
–Play in axial direction is excessive.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-26, "Components" .

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-28, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Swinging force “A” : Refer to
RSU-48, "
Ball Joint" .
Turning force “B” : Refer to RSU-48, "
Ball Joint" .
Vertical end play “C” : Refer to RSU-48, "
Ball Joint" .
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