FSU INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Service Manual

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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
HBBHybrid Battery System
HBRHybrid Brake System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-
LINETMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Postioner
APAdjustable Pedal
KBODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair Manual
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROLCCSCruise Control System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Edition: June 2008
Revision: December 2009
Publication No. SM9
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< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003772412
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the sy mptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
BR-7
, BR-9
DLN-184, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" (2F1310),
DLN-194, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" (2S1410)
DLN-208, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" (FFD),
DLN-242, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" (RFD)
FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" (FAX),
RAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" (RAX)
FSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" (FSU),
RSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" (RSU)
WT-36, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
ST-12, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
DRIVESHAFT
SUSPENSION
TIRES AND ROAD WHEEL
STEERING
Symptom Noise
××× × × × × ××
Shake ×× ××××
Shimmy, Shudder ××××××× × × ××
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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000004193539
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the sy mptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"DLN-234, "Inspection and Adjustment"DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"DLN-209, "Checking Differential Gear Oil"DLN-184, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FSU-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"BR-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"ST-12, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Incorrect backlash
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise
××××××××××××××
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003772247
Use the chart below to help you find t he cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
FA X - 9FA X - 11FA X - 11FA X - 9—
FA X - 6
DLN-184, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"DLN-208, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
Refer to WHEEL HUB in this chart.
FSU-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "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
Wheel bearing damage
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
DRIVE SHAFT
WHEEL HUB
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom DRIVE SHAFT
Noise, Vibration
×× × × × ×××× ×
Shake × × × × ×××× ×
WHEEL HUB Noise
×× × × × ×××× ×
Shake ×× × × ×××× ×
Vibration ×× × × ×× ×
Shimmy ×× ×××× ×
Shudder ××××××
Poor quality ride or
handling ××× ×××
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DRIVE SHAFT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003772250
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from mount on knuckle. CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with wire. Refer to BR-31, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Rotor"
.
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to FSU-14, "Removal and
Installation" .
6. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Tool.
 Support lower link with jack.
7. Remove cotter pin, then remove drive shaft nut.
8. Remove drive shaft bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly. CAUTION:
 When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessiveangle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to exces-
sively extend slide joint.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 Move joint up, down, left, right, and in axial directi on. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.
 Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
 If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair or replace as necessary.
1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft nut 3. Drive shaft
WDIA0329E
Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
LEIA0095E
RAA0030D
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FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution .................................................................3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....
5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......5
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ................................. .....6
Front Suspension Parts ....................................... ......6
Front Wheel Alignment ..............................................6
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL
JOINT .................................................................
10
Inspection ............................................................ ....10
KNUCKLE ...................................................... ....12
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ....12
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................13
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY .............. ....13
Component .......................................................... ....13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............14
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER .......14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....14
Disposal ...................................................................14
STABILIZER BAR .............................................15
Removal and Installation .........................................15
UPPER LINK .....................................................16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....16
LOWER LINK ....................................................17
Removal and Installation .........................................17
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL
JOINT ................................................................
18
Removal and Installation .........................................18
KNUCKLE .........................................................19
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....19
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..............21
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER .......21
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ....21
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
23
General Specification .......................................... ....23
Spring Free Height ..................................................23
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1) ..................................23
Ball Joint .............................................................. ....24
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1) ................................24
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000005867505
NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK ″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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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:0000000003772265
• 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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FSU-4
< PREPARATION >
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000005889866
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000003772267
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST29020001
(J-24319-01)
Pitman arm puller Removing upper link ball joint from knuckle
spindle
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover Removing tie-rod outer end
NT694
NT146
Tool name
Description
Attachment wheel alignment Measure wheel alignment
a: Screw M24 x 1.5 pitch
b: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
c: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
d: 56 mm (2.20 in)
e: 12 mm (0.47 in)
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
NT148
NT717
PBIC0190E
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGFSU-5
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003772268
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
x: ApplicableReference page
FSU-13FSU-14FSU-13FSU-13FSU-24FSU-6FSU-6FSU-6
DLN-184, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
DLN-208, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-36, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-36, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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ST-12, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible Cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation,
damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
DRIVE SHAFT
WHEEL HUB
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom
Noise
× × ×××× × × ×× × × ××
Shake × × ×× × × ×× × × ××
Vibration × × ××× × ×× × ×
Shimmy × × ×× × × × × ××
Shudder ××× ×××××
Poor quality ride or handling × × ××× ×× × × ×
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