INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERRSU-13
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4. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the
rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
 To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the hose out.
5. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
6. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the
way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-36, "Removal and Instal-
lation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor".
CAUTION:
 Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when re positioning the brake caliper out of the way.
 Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
7. Remove the spare tire.
8. Remove both lower shock bolts.
9. Disconnect the two rear ABS sensor electrical connectors.
10. Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to RAX-9, "Removal and Installation"
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11. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to DLN-250, "Removal and Installation"
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12. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
13. Disconnect the parking brake cables from t he brackets on the rear suspension member.
14. Disconnect parking brake cables at equalizer. Refer to PB-7, "Removal and Installation"
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15. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the coil spring tension.
16. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.  If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system,
remove the height sensor bracket bolt from the LH lower link.
17. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor from the rear suspension member.
18. Disconnect both of the connecting r ods from the front lower link.
19. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
20. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts.
21. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links and stabilizer bar as
an assembly.
22. If necessary, remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, height sensor, rear load leveling air suspension hoses, stabilizer
bar, and front and rear lower links from the rear suspension
member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
 When raising the rear suspension member assembly, use thelocating 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 fitt ing. 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 final tightening of nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition (unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and l ubricants 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-6, "Wheel AlignmentInspection"
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SHOCK ABSORBERRSU-15
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SHOCK ABSORBER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-41, "Adjustment".
2. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspens ion system, use CONSULT-III "EXHAUST SOLENOID"
active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
3. Disconnect the height sensor electrical connector.
4. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hose from the
shock absorber.
 To disconnect the hose, push in on the lock ring using a suit-able tool and pull the air hose out.
5. Remove rear wheel fender protector front .
6. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using power tool.
7. Remove the shock absorber. CAUTION:
If equipped with the rear lo ad leveling air suspension sys-
tem, do not damage the rubber boot on the shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-15, "Removal and Installation"
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1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
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RSU-16
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SHOCK ABSORBER
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from topas 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.
A : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
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SUSPENSION ARMRSU-17
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SUSPENSION ARM
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REMOVAL
1. If equipped with rear load leveling air suspension system, use CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLENOID”
active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
2. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, disconnect the electrical connectors for the
height sensor and the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
3. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, unclip the rubber cover to access the rear
load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
4. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the
rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
 To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-able tool and pull the hose out.
5. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
6. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the
way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-36, "Removal and Instal-
lation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor".
CAUTION:
 Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when re positioning the brake caliper out of the way.
 Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
7. Remove the spare tire.
8. Remove both lower shock bolts.
9. Disconnect the two rear ABS sensor electrical connectors.
10. Remove the two rear drive shafts at t he rear final drive and support drive shafts.
11. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to DLN-250, "Removal and Installation"
.
12. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
13. Disconnect the parking brake cables from t he brackets on the rear suspension member.
14. Disconnect parking brake cables at equalizer. Refer to PB-7, "Removal and Installation"
.
15. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the coil spring tension.
16. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.  If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension systemremove the height sensor bracket bolt from the LH rear lower link.
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RSU-18
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SUSPENSION ARM
17. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchorfrom the rear suspension member.
18. Disconnect both of the connecting rods from the front lower link.
19. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
20. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts.
21. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member assembly.
22. Remove suspension arm from rear suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 Check suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.
 Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if neces- sary.
 Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that ball joint is properly broken in.
 Check ball joint. Replace suspension arm assembly if any of the following exists:
- 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-11, "Removal and Installation"
.
 Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition (unladen
condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and l ubricants 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-29, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen
*1)".
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Swinging force (A) : Refer to RSU-29, "Ball Joint"
Turning force (B) : Refer to RSU-29, "Ball Joint"

Vertical end play (C) : Refer to RSU-29, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT LOWER LINKRSU-19
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FRONT LOWER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
2. If equipped with rear load leveling air suspension system, use CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLENOID”
active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
3. Set suitable jack to support rear lower link.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower end bolt.
5. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod from front lower link.
6. Remove stabilizer bar clamps and place bar aside.
7. Remove the adjusting bolt and nut, and the bolt and nut, from the front lower link and rear suspension member using power
tool.
8. Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle side using power tool.
9. Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint or axle boot with the soft ham-
mer.
10. Remove the front lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, crack, or damage. Replace if necessary.
 Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if neces-
sary.
 Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revo lutions so that ball joint is properly broken in.
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RSU-20
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FRONT LOWER LINK
 Check ball joint. Replace suspension arm assembly if any of thefollowing exists:
- 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-19, "Removal and Installation"
.
 Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition (unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and l ubricants 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-6, "Wheel AlignmentInspection"
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Swinging force “A” : Refer to
RSU-29, "Ball Joint"

Turning force “B” : Refer to RSU-29, "Ball Joint"

Vertical end play “C” : Refer to RSU-29, "Ball Joint"

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRINGRSU-21
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-41, "Adjustment".
2. If equipped with rear load leveling air suspension system, use CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLENOID”
active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
3. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, for removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the
height sensor arm bracket bolt from the rear lower link.
4. Remove speed sensor harness and brackets from rear lower link.
5. Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension and support the rear lower link.
6. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to the rear suspension member, using power tool.
7. Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the knuckle using power tool.
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RSU-22
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
8. Slowly lower the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the upper rubber seat, coil
spring and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
9. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear
lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the coil spring and rubber seats for deformation, cracks, or other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-21, "Removal and Installation"
.
 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.
 After installing the rear lower link and coil spring, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-6, "Wheel Align-
mentInspection".
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