Rax INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Owner's Manual

PRECAUTIONSRAX-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.
CautionINFOID:0000000003772254
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
 Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
 Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
 Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be tak en into account during disassembly of the service loca-
tion.
 Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in t he correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover
must be placed over parts.
 Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering
to parts.
 Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.
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RAX-4
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000003772255
The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000003772256
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV38100500
(—)
Drift Installing drive shaft plug
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
KV38102200
(—)
Drift Installing drive shaft plug
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
KV40107300
(—)
Boot band crimping tool Installing boot bands
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D
ZZA1229D
Tool name
Description
Power tools Removing bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGRAX-5
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003772257
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symp tom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable
Reference page
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RAX-9RAX-9—
RAX-7—
DLN-242, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" FSU-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"RSU-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"DLN-194, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"BR-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"ST-12, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
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
Symptom Noise
×× ×× ××× ×××××
Shake × × ×× ×× ×××××
Vibration ×× ××× ××× ×
Shimmy ×× ×× ×× ××
Shudder × ××××××
Poor quality ride or handling ×× ××× ×× ×
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RAX-6
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
WHEEL HUB
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
WHEEL HUB
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000003772258
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 s pecification. 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. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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WHEEL HUBRAX-7
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WHEEL HUB
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003772260
Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
NOTE:
The rear ABS sensor is routed through the back of t he 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 t he hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the
rear brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to BR-36, "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.
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-9, "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.
WDIA0189E
1. Back plate 2. Rear ABS sensor 3. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
4. Wheel stud 5. Rear disc rotor 6. Cotter pin
LDIA0050E
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RAX-8
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
WHEEL HUB
7. Pull out the wheel hub and bearing assembly for access toremove 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 gr ease 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.
LDIA0052E
WDIA0291E
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTRAX-9
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
ComponentINFOID:0000000003772259
Rear Drive Shaft
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005889856
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp. Refer to RSU-23, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove the cotter pin and discar d, 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 fl ange 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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RAX-10
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
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.
RAA0030D
Drive shaft lock nut : Refer to RAX-9, "Component".
Drive shaft inside flange bolts : Refer to RAX-9, "Component"
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTRAX-11
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000005889855
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Secure the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION:
When securing 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 t he wheel side, then drive the plug out using a suitable
tool.
4. Remove the stopper ring using a suitable tool as shown, and pull the housing out.
1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring
4. Ball cage, steel ball, inner race assembly 5. Stopper ring 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft 9. Circlip
10. Joint sub-assembly
SDIA1488E
SRA249A
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RAX-12
< DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
5. Remove the snap ring using a suitable tool, then remove the ballcage, 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. Secure the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION:
When securing the drive shaft in a vise, use copp er 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 ormore 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.
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 comp onents, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Sliding Joint Side (Housing)
 Check for any compression scars, cracks, fracture s, 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, cr acks, fractures, or unusual wear.
Inner Race
SFA514A
SDIA0606E
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