service INFINITI QX56 2007 Factory Service Manual

PREPARATION
RAX-3
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PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532621
The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532622
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV38100500
(—)
DriftInstalling drive shaft plug
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
KV38102200
(—)
DriftInstalling drive shaft plug
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D
Tool nameDescription
Power toolsRemoving bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E

RAX-4
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003532623
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-7RAX-7—
RAX-5—
RFD-7, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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RSU-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PR-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
PROPELLER SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise×× ×× ××× ×××××
Shake× × ×× ×× ×××××
Vibration×× ××× ××× ×
Shimmy×× ×× ×× ××
Shudder×××××××
Poor quality ride or handling×× ××× ×× ×

WHEEL HUB
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WHEEL HUB
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000003532624
Inspect the components for any looseness or back lash. Inspect each component for any excessive wear or
damage. Replace any components as necessary.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
• Move the wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand to check the axial end play. Check
that the axial end play is with specification. Replace the wheel hub and bearing assembly as necessary.
• Rotate the wheel hub and bearing assembly to check that there are no unusual noises or other abnormal
conditions. Replace the wheel hub and bearing assembly as necessary.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532625
Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
NOTE:
The rear ABS sensor is routed through the back of the rear backing plate and into the side of the wheel hub
and bearing assembly. It is necessary to remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly to remove the rear ABS
sensor.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the rear brake caliper, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the
rear brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to BR-19, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper
and Disc Rotor".
NOTE:
• Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove the rear disc rotor.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
WDIA0189E
1. Back plate 2. Rear ABS sensor 3. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
4. Wheel stud 5. Rear disc rotor 6. Cotter pin

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WHEEL HUB
4. Remove the cotter pin, then remove the nut from the drive shaft
using power tool.
• Discard the cotter pin, use a new one for installation.
5. Remove the drive shaft. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
6. Remove the four wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
• Discard the four wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, use new ones for installation.
7. Pull out the wheel hub and bearing assembly for access to
remove the rear ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing
assembly as shown.
• Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor
assembly if damaged.
• Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suit-
able brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful
that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
• Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and
mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS harness.
8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply grease 44003 7S000 to contact surface between wheel hub
and drive shaft. Use sufficient grease to completely coat contact
area.
• Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor assembly
if damaged.
• Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable
brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt
and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
• Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and
mounting hole.
• Use a new cotter pin for installation.
• Use new wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts for installation.
LDIA0050E
LDIA0052E
WDIA0291E

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
ComponentINFOID:0000000003532626
Rear Drive Shaft
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532627
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp. Refer to RSU-21, "
Component".
3. Remove the cotter pin and discard, then remove the drive shaft
nut from the drive shaft.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a
new cotter pin for installation.
4. Remove the six bolts from the inside flange of the drive shaft using power tool.
• Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.
WDIA0263E
1. Rear final drive assembly 2. Rear drive shaft 3. Rear brake and hub assembly
4. Cotter pin
LDIA0050E

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end with a suit-
able hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable puller.
6. Remove the drive shaft.
CAUTION:
When removing the drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the drive shaft joint. Do not
excessively extend the slide joint.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Move the joint up and down, left and right, and in the axial direc-
tion. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.
• Check the boot for cracks or other damage, and for any grease
leakage.
• If necessary, disassemble the drive shaft, and repair as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000003532628
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
RAA0030D
Drive shaft lock nut : Refer to RAX-7, "Component".
Drive shaft inside flange bolts : Refer to RAX-7, "
Component".
1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring
4. Ball cage, steel ball, liner race assembly 5. Stopper ring 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft 9. Circlip
10. Joint sub-assembly
SDIA1488E

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands.
3. If the plug needs to be removed, move the boot to the wheel side, then drive the plug out using a suitable
plastic hammer.
4. Remove the stopper ring with a flat-bladed screwdriver as
shown, and pull the housing out.
5. Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball,
inner race assembly from the drive shaft.
6. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
7. Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into
the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint sub-
assembly out of the drive shaft as shown.
CAUTION:
• If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
• Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the
joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.
4. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
5. Remove the circlip from the drive shaft.
6. While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease on the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Drive Shaft
• Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
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SFA514A
SDIA0606E

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Joint Sub-assembly
• Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
• Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
CAUTION:
If any defective conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Sliding Joint Side (Housing)
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.
• Check for any damage to the drive shaft screws.
• Check for any deformation of the boot installation components.
Ball Cage
• Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
Steel Ball
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.
Inner Race
• Check the ball sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
• Check for any damage to the serrated part.
CAUTION:
If any defective conditions are found, install a new housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race as a
set.
ASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. If the plug has been removed, use Tool to press in a new one.
NOTE:
Discard the old plug and use a new one for assembly.
2. Wrap the serrated part of the shaft with tape. Install the boot
band and boot to shaft.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for
assembly.
3. Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the shaft.Tool number : KV38100500 ( — )
: KV38102200 ( — )
SDIA1153E
SFA800

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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4. Install the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly on the
shaft, and secure them tightly using the snap ring.
NOTE:
Discard the old snap ring and use a new one for assembly.
5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent, onto the housing (indicated by * marks), and install it
onto shaft. Refer to MA-10
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6. Install the stopper ring onto the housing.
7. After installation, pull on the shaft to check engagement between the joint sub-assembly and the stopper
ring.
8. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by * marks)
as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
9. Check that the boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent any boot
deformation.
CAUTION:
• The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified value.
• Do not to touch the tip of the screwdriver to the inside of the boot.
10. Secure the big and small ends of the boot with the new boot
bands as shown.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
11. After installing the housing and shaft, rotate the boot to check that the boot is positioned correctly. If the
boot is not positioned correctly, reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new boot band.
Wheel Side
SDIA1125E
Grease capacity : 175 − 195 g (6.17 − 6.88 oz)
RAC0678D
Boot installation length “L ” : 147.9 mm (5.82 in)
WDIA0045E
SFA395

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
1. Insert the Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint
sub-assembly serration hole until the grease begins to ooze
from the ball groove and serration hole. Refer to MA-10
. After
inserting the grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off the grease that
has oozed out.
2. Wind the serrated part of the shaft with tape. Install the boot
band and boot onto the shaft. Do not damage the boot.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for
assembly.
3. Remove the protective tape wound around the serrated part of
the shaft.
4. Attach the circlip to the shaft. The circlip must fit securely into
the shaft groove. Attach the nut to the joint sub-assembly.
Use a soft hammer to press-fit the circlip.
NOTE:
Discard the old circlip and use a new one for assembly.
5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent, into the housing from the large end of the boot. Refer
to MA-10
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6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the *
marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by the * marks) of the shaft and housing, the boot may
come off. Remove all grease from the shaft surfaces.
7. Check that the boot installation length “L” is the specified length.
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the smaller
side of the boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot
deformation.
CAUTION:
• The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.
• Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the screwdriver.
SDIA1127E
SFA800
Grease capacity : 140 − 160 g (4.93 − 5.64 oz)
RAC0049D
Boot installation length “L” : 134.5 mm (5.30 in)
WDIA0046E