INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual

FSU-14
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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1. Dust cover2. Shock absorber 3. Upper link
4. Steering knuckle 5. Cotter pin 6. bolt
7. Jounce bumper 8. washer 9. Lower link
10. Stabilizer bar 11. Stabilizer bar bushing 12. Stabilizer bar mounting bracket
13. Connecting rod 14. Coil spring 15. Upper seat
16. Upper spring seat 17. Shock absorber bushing 18. Shock absorber mounting insulator
19. Spacer 20. Washer ⇐Front
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBERFSU-15
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
COIL SPRING AN D SHOCK ABSORBER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt using power tool.
3. Remove the three shock absorber upper nuts using power tool.
4. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly.
• Turn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance forremoval.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• The lower seat step (2) in the shock absorber assembly (1) faces
outside of vehicle.
- Upper spring insulator (3)
- ⇐ : Front
• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-14, "
Com-
ponent" .
• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-48, "
Rotation".
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1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole (A) at the position ( ) from
top as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-pressed gas.
NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
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A : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
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FSU-16
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
STABILIZER BAR
STABILIZER BAR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001534633
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
2. Remove stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts and connectingrod nuts using power tool, as shown.
3. Remove bushings from stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check stabilizer bar for twist and deformation. Replace if necessary.
• Check rubber bushing for cracks, wear and deterioration. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-14, "
Component" .
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UPPER LINKFSU-17
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UPPER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the fender protector to access upper link. Refer to EXT-23, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint and discard the cotter pin.
4. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Tool.
• Support lower link with jack.
5. Remove upper link bolts and nuts, then remove upper link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Upper Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Upper Link Ball Joint
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-14, "
Component".
CAUTION:
Use a new cotter pin for installation of upper link ball joint nut.
• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-48, "
Rotation".
• After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to FSU-7, "
Front Wheel
Alignment" .
Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
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FSU-18
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
LOWER LINK
LOWER LINK
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001534635
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove lower shock absorber bolt.
3. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod lower nut using power tool, then separate connecting rod from lowerlink. Refer to FSU-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove drive shaft nut, if equipped. Refer to FA X - 9 , "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.
6. Remove lower link cam bolts (1) and nuts, then the lower link (2).
NOTE:
Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable)
lower 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.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lower Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Lower Link Bushing
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-14, "
Component".
• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-48, "
Rotation".
• After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to FSU-7, "
Front Wheel
Alignment" .
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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINTFSU-19
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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001534636
The ball joints are part of the upper and lower links. Refer to FSU-17, "Removal and Installation" (upper link),
FSU-18, "
Removal and Installation" (lower link).
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FSU-20
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
KNUCKLE
KNUCKLE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001534639
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to FA X - 7 , "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 andto prevent Tool from coming off.
3. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to FSU-15, "
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.
6. Separate upper link ball joint from steering knuckle using Tool.
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle Front
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Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
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Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
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KNUCKLEFSU-21
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7. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.
8. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
• Perform ball joint inspection. Refer to FSU-11, "
Inspection" .
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Refer to FSU-14, "
Component" for tightening torques.
CAUTION:
Use a new cotter pin for installation of lock nut.
• When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly, align the marks.
NOTE:
When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-7, "
DISC ROTOR
: Inspection" .
• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-48, "
Rotation" .
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FSU-22
< DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001534632
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set the shock absorber in a vise, then loosen (without removing)the piston rod lock nut as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress the spring using tool until the shock absorber mount- ing insulator can be turned by hand.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two tools are firmly hooked
on the spring. The spring comp ressors must be tightened
alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
3. Remove the piston rod lock nut. • Discard the piston rod lock nut, use a new nut for assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shock Absorber Assembly
• Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
• Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
• Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration and
replace if necessary.
Coil Spring
• Check for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
• Check the free spring height.
ASSEMBLY
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Front spring free height
2WD : 325.5 ± 3 mm (12.8 ± 0.1 in)
4WD : 335.0 ± 3 mm (13.2 ± 0.1 in)
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBERFSU-23
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1. When installing coil spring on shock absorber, the lower end and upper end must be positioned as shown.
• Shock absorber mounting insulator (1)
• Lower end (2)
• Upper end (3)
•⇐ : Flat tail
2. Install upper spring insulator (3) with studs located in line with lower shock mount and in lower s eat step. The lower seat step
(2) in the shock absorber assemb ly (1) faces outside of vehicle.
• ⇐ : Front
3. Tighten the piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to FSU-14,
"Component" .
• Use a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.
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