engine INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual
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PRECAUTIONSFSU-3
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
PrecautionINFOID:0000000001534617
• 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 immediately.
• 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.
• Lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new lock nuts for installation. New lock nuts are pre-oiled, do not
apply any additional lubrication.
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICEFSU-9
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• Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
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 ° (1/2 turn), start
this procedure again from th e 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 anglesare out of the specification, check if the following parts are
worn or damaged.
AFA050
Total toe-in : Refer to FSU-24, "Wheel Alignment (Un-
laden*1)" .
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Standard length “L” : Refer to ST-37, "Steering Outer
Socket and Inner Socket" .
Lock nut : Refer to ST-31, "
Disassembly and
Assembly" .
SGIA0167E
Wheel turning angle
(full turn) : Refer to FSU-24, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1)" .
SFA439BA
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FSU-16
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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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FSU-24
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000001534621
Spring Free HeightINFOID:0000000001534622
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000001534623
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.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 *6
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 *6
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 ′ (0.7
5°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree) 13
° 32 ′ (13.53 °)1 3°13 ′ (13.22 °)
To t a l t o e - i n 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 or 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 °)
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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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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)FSU-25
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*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) lower 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.
Ball JointINFOID:0000000001534624
*1 Measure at cotter pin hole
*2 Measure at groove
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000004894315
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 SCS-7, "
CONSULT-III Function".
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)
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Suspension type
Air leveling*2
Applied model2WD4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf) 920
(36.22) 937
(36.89)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 917
(36.10) 937
(36.89)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANU AL ......................3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................... .....3
Description .......................................................... ......3
Terms ........................................................................3
Units ..........................................................................3
Contents ....................................................................3
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions .......4
Components ..............................................................4
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES .....6
Description ................................................................6
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis ......6
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Pro-
cedures ............................................................... ......
7
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS ................9
Connector symbols ............................................. ......9
Sample/wiring diagram -example- ...........................10
Description ..............................................................11
ABBREVIATIONS .......................................... ....13
Abbreviation List .................................................. ....13
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ................................................................
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Tightening Torque Table .........................................14
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ............................................ ....
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Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ....15
TERMINOLOGY .................................................16
SAE J1930 Terminology List ............................... ....16
FEATURES OF NEW MODEL .....................20
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION .....................20
Model Variation ................................................... ....20
Identification Number ..............................................21
Identification Plate ...................................................22
Dimensions .............................................................23
Wheels & Tires .................................................... ....23
PRECAUTION ..............................................24
PRECAUTIONS .................................................24
Description ........................................................... ....24
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .................................................................
24
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ...................................
24
Procedures without Cowl Top Cover .......................25
General Precautions ................................................25
Three Way Catalyst .................................................27
Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) .......................................................
27
Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System .....................................................................
27
Hoses ......................................................................27
Engine Oils ..............................................................28
Air Conditioning .......................................................29
LIFTING POINT .................................................30
Pantograph Jack ......................................................30
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ................................30
2-Pole Lift ................................................................30
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................32
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................32
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ............33
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................34
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT ..........................................................
34
Work Flow ............................................................ ....34
Control Units and Electrical Parts ............................34
How to Check Terminal ...........................................35
Intermittent Incident ............................................. ....38
Circuit Inspection .....................................................41
CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM .................46
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ABBREVIATIONSGI-13
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Abbreviation ListINFOID:0000000001539193
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air Conditioner
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
D
1Drive range 1st gear
D
2Drive range 2nd gear
D
3Drive range 3rd gear
D
4Drive range 4th gear
FR, RR Front, Rear LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand M/T Manual Transaxle/Transmission
OD Overdrive
P/S Power Steering
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
SDS Service Data and Specifications
SST Special Service Tools
2WD 2-Wheel Drive
2
22nd range 2nd gear
2
12nd range 1st gear
1
21st range 2nd gear
1
11st range 1st gear
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TERMINOLOGY
TERMINOLOGY
SAE J1930 Terminology ListINFOID:0000000001539196
All emission related terms used in this publication in accordance with SAE J1930 are listed. Accordingly, new
terms, new acronyms/abbreviations and old terms are listed in the following chart.
NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATION OLD TERM
Air cleaner ACL Air cleaner
Barometric pressure BARO ***
Barometric pressure sensor-BCDD BAROS-BCDD BCDD
Camshaft position CMP ***
Camshaft position sensor CMPSCrank angle sensor
Canister *** Canister
Carburetor CARBCarburetor
Charge air cooler CACIntercooler
Closed loop CLClosed loop
Closed throttle position switch CTP switchIdle switch
Clutch pedal position switch CPP switch Clutch switch
Continuous fuel injection system CFI system***
Continuous trap oxidizer system CTOX system ***
Crankshaft position CKP***
Crankshaft position sensor CKPS***
Data link connector DLC***
Data link connector for CONSULT-III DLC for CONSULT-IIIDiagnostic connector for CONSULT-III
Diagnostic test mode DTMDiagnostic mode
Diagnostic test mode selector DTM selectorDiagnostic mode selector
Diagnostic test mode I DTM I Mode I
Diagnostic test mode II DTM IIMode II
Diagnostic trouble code DTCMalfunction code
Direct fuel injection system DFI system ***
Distributor ignition system DI system Ignition timing control
Early fuel evaporation-mixture heater EFE-mixture heater Mixture heater
Early fuel evaporation system EFE system Mixture heater control
Electrically erasable programmable read
only memory EEPROM
***
Electronic ignition system EI systemIgnition timing control
Engine control EC ***
Engine control module ECM ECCS control unit
Engine coolant temperature ECT Engine temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor ECTS Engine temperature sensor
Engine modification EM ***
Engine speed RPM Engine speed
Erasable programmable read only memory EPROM ***
Evaporative emission canister EVAP canister Canister
Evaporative emission system EVAP system Canister control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation valve EGR valve EGR valve
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Exhaust gas recirculation control-BPT
valve EGRC-BPT valve
BPT valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-solenoid
valve EGRC-solenoid valve
EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sen-
sor EGRT sensorExhaust gas temperature sensor
EGR temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable
read only memory FEEPROM
***
Flash erasable programmable read only
memory FEPROM
***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS***
Flexible fuel system FF system***
Fuel pressure regulato r*** Pressure regulator
Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid
valve ***
PRVR control solenoid valve
Fuel trim FT***
Heated Oxygen sensor HO2S Exhaust gas sensor
Idle air control system IAC system Idle speed control
Idle air control valve-air regulato rIACV-air regulator Air regulator
Idle air control valve-auxiliary air control
valve IACV-AAC valve
Auxiliary air control (AAC) valve
Idle air control valve-FICD solenoid valve IACV-FICD solenoid valve FICD solenoid valve
Idle air control valve-idle up control sole-
noid valve IACV-idle up control solenoid valve Idle up control solenoid valve
Idle speed control-FI pot ISC-FI pot FI pot
Idle speed control system ISC system***
Ignition control IC***
Ignition control module ICM***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air IA Air
Intake air temperature sensor IAT sensor Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
Manifold su rface temperature MST ***
Manifold surface temperature sensor MSTS ***
Manifold vacuum zone MVZ ***
Manifold vacuum zone sensor MVZS***
Mass air flow sensor MAFS Air flow meter
Mixture control solenoid valve MC solenoid valveAir-fuel ratio control solenoid valve
Multiport fuel injection System MFI system Fuel injection control
NEW TERM
NEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATION OLD TERM
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
FEATURES OF NEW MODEL
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Model VariationINFOID:0000000001559939
Prefix and suffix designations:
Drive Type Body Engine Transmission Destination GradeModel
2WD Wagon VK56DE RE5R05A (5A/T) U.S.A. LEJPKALVK-EUA
4WD Wagon VK56DE RE5R05A (5A/T) U.S.A.
LEJPKWLVK-EUA
Canada JPKWLVK-ENA
Position Character Qualifier Definition
1 J Body type J: Wagon
2 PK Engine PK: VK56DE
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4AA xle A: 2WD
W: 4WD
5LD riv e L : L H
6 V Grade V: LE
7 K Transmission K: RE5R05A (5A/T)
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10 11 E I n t a k e E : E G I
12 U Zone N: Canada
U: Federal
13 A Equipment A: Standard
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XXXXX Option Codes Option Codes
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