engine INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
 Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and check that it closecompletely when released.
- Check that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of reservoir
tank cap negative-pressure valve.
- Check that there are no unusualness in the opening and closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.
 Check reservoir tank cap relief pressure.
- When connecting reservoir tank cap to the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester adapter (com-
mercial service tool) (A), apply engine coolant to the cap seal sur-
face.
 Replace reservoir tank cap if there is an unusualness related to the above three.
CAUTION:
When installing reservoir tank cap, thoroughly wipe out the water inlet filler neck to remove any waxy
residue or foreign material.
RADIATOR
RADIATOR : InspectionINFOID:0000000006394849
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If nec essary, clean radiator as per the following:
 Be careful not to bend or damage radiator fins.
 When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as radiator cooling fan shroud. Then tape harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.  Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm
2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm
(11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core su rfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.
FUEL LINES
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Standard and limit : Refer to CO-23, "Radiator".
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FUEL LINES : InspectionINFOID:0000000006394850
 Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leakage, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or
deterioration.
 If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
AIR CLEANER FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006394838
REMOVAL
NOTE:
 The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals.
 Replace the air filter as necessary for periodic maintenance. Refer to MA-6, "
Introduction of Periodic Mainte-
nance".
1. Unhook clips, and lift air cleaner case (upper).
2. Remove air cleaner filter from air cleaner case.
INSTALLATION
Install is the reverse order of removal.
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL : DrainingINFOID:0000000006394841
WARNING:
 Be careful not to burn yourself, as th e engine and engine oil may be hot.
 Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cau se skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin
contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, w ash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
1. Warm up the engine, and check for any oil leaks.
2. Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.
ENGINE OIL : RefillingINFOID:0000000006394842
1. Install drain plug with new washer. CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
2. Refill with new engine oil. Engine oil specificat ion and viscosity:
Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
CAUTION:
 The refill capacity depends on the engine oi l temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.
 Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in engine.
A : Engine
B : Fuel line
C : Fuel tank
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Tightening torque : Refer to EM-54, "Exploded View".
Engine oil capacity : Refer to LU-17, "
Periodical Maintenance Specification".
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3. Warm up the engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.
4. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
5. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
Inspection".
OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006394843
REMOVAL
1. Remove front under cover.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to MA-17, "
ENGINE OIL : Draining".
3. Remove oil filter using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801 (J- 38956)].
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil
may be hot.
CAUTION:
 The oil filter is equipped with a pressure relief valve.
 Use Genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.
 When removing, prepare a sh op cloth to absorb any
engine oil leaks or spills.
 Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
 Completely wipe off any engi ne oil that adheres to the
engine and the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter seal mating surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil f ilter seal circumference of the
new oil filter as shown.
3. Screw on the oil filter manually until it touches the installation
surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn as shown. Or tighten to speci-
fication.
4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to MA-17, "
ENGINE OIL : Refilling".
5. Inspect engine for oil leaks. Refer to LU-7, "
Inspection".
6. Install front under cover.
SPARK PLUG
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Oil filter : 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
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SPARK PLUG : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006394839
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to
EM-25, "Exploded View".
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-29, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove spark plug with a spark plug wrench (commercial ser- vice tool).
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, installa is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Install ignition coil marked wi th an identification mark (A) on
cylinder No. 5, 6, 7 and 8.
SPARK PLUG : InspectionINFOID:0000000006394840
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use the standard type spark plug for normal condition.
CAUTION:
 Never drop or impact spark plug.
 Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
 If plug tip is covered with carbon, use spark plug cleaner to
clean.
 Measure spark plug gap. When it exceeds the limit, replace spark plug even if it is within the speci-
fied replacement mileage. Refer to EM-132, "
Spark Plug".
a : 14 mm (0.55 in)
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Spark plug (Standard type) : Refer to EM-132, "Spark Plug".
Cleaner air pressure : Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time
: Less than 20 seconds
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 Spark plug gap adjustment is not required between replace-ment intervals.
EVAP VAPOR LINES
EVAP VAPOR LINES : InspectionINFOID:0000000006220923
1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.
2. Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to EC-532, "
Inspection".
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM : InspectionINFOID:0000000006220926
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leakage, cracks, damage or deterioration.
 If damage is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
A/T FLUID
A/T FLUID : InspectionINFOID:0000000006376364
FLUID LEAKAGE
 Check transaxle surrounding area (oil seal and plug etc.) for fluid
leakage.
 If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts and adjust A/ T fluid level. Refer to TM-95, "
Adjustment".
TRANSFER FLUID
TRANSFER FLUID : InspectionINFOID:0000000006394468
FLUID LEAKAGE
Check transfer surrounding area (oil seal, drain plug, and filler plug etc.) for fluid leakage.
FLUID LEVEL
1. Remove filler plug (1) and gasket. Then check that fluid is filled
up from mounting hole for the filler plug.
CAUTION:
Never start engine whil e checking fluid level.
2. Set a new gasket onto filler plug (1), and install it on transfer and then tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
TRANSFER FLUID : DrainingINFOID:0000000006394469
1. Run the vehicle to warm up the transfer unit sufficiently.
2. Stop the engine.
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Specified torque : 33 N·m (3.4 kg-m, 24 ft-lb)
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If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout
first.
1. With a dial indicator, measure propeller shaft runout at runoutmeasuring points by rotating final drive companion flange with
hands.
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange 90,
180, 270 degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.
RUNOUT MEASURING POINT
Propeller shaft runout measuring range.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R180A
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R180A : InspectionINFOID:0000000006220932
OIL LEAKAGE
Check that oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.
OIL LEVEL
 Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mounting
hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking oil level.
 Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-164, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R180A : DrainingINFOID:0000000006220933
1. Stop engine.Propeller shaft runout : Refer to
DLN-147, "
Pro-
peller Shaft Runout".
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: Vehicle front
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2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem-
bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-164,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R180A : RefillingINFOID:0000000006220934
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1), then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-164,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R230
REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R230 : InspectionINFOID:0000000006220935
OIL LEAKAGE
Check that differential gear oil is not leaking fr om the rear final drive assembly or around it.
OIL LEVEL
 Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mounting
hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking oil level.
 Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-203, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R230 : DrainingINFOID:0000000006220936
1. Stop the engine.
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Oil grade and Viscosity : Refer to MA-10, "Fluids
and Lubricants".
Oil capacity : Refer to DLN-185, "
Gen-
eral Specifications".
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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Inspection
INFOID:0000000006220939
 Check that the fluid level in the sub tank is within the specified range (MAX – MIN lines).
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the ignition switch an d depress the brake pedal 20 times or more to check brake fluid level.
NOTE:
Since brake fluid is in the accumulator in pressurized condition, the reservoir tank brake fluid level should be
lower than the MAX line.
 Visually check for any brake fluid leakage around the reservoir tank.
 Check the brake system for any leakage if the fl uid level is extremely low (lower than MIN).
 Check the brake system for fluid leakage if the warn ing lamp remains illuminated even after the parking
brake is released.
 Check the sub tank for the mixing of foreign ma tter (e.g. dust) and oils other than brake fluid.
BRAKE LINES AND CABLES
BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : InspectionINFOID:0000000006220940
1. Check brake line (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
2. Depress the brake pedal with a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110lb) and hold down the pedal for approx. 5 seconds with the engine run-
ning. Check for any fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Retighten the applicable conn ection to the specified torque
and repair any abnormal (damag ed, worn or deformed) part
if any brake fluid leakage is present).
BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID : Bleeding Brake SystemINFOID:0000000006220941
CAUTION:
 Bleed air in the following order: motor/accumulator assembly → front right brake → front left brake
→ rear left brake → and rear right brake.
 The VDC warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and br ake warning lamp turn ON and DTC “C118E” may
be detected in self-diagnosis r esult for “ABS” with CONSULT-II I when the brake pedal is excessively
operated, such as air bleeding. Thi s is not a system malfunction becau se this occurs due to the tem-
porary decrease in accumulator fl uid pressure. The system returns to normal condition when the
accumulator fluid pressure reaches the specified pressu re with the ignition switch ON and the VDC
warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, and brake warnin g lamp turn OFF. After these steps, erase self-
diagnosis results for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
- DTC other than “C118E” is detected: Refer to BRC-51, "
DTC Index".
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is ON, the brake warning la mp may turns ON even when the parking brake pedal is
released with the brake fluid within the specified level. This indicates the decrease in accumulator fluid pres-
sure.
MOTOR/ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
 If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it
off immediately and wash with wate r if it gets on a painted surface.
 Never operate the brake pedal with the reservoir cap removed. Failure to do this may cause the scat-
tering of brake fluid.
 Never operate the brake pedal excessively during the work procedure.
 Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding.
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 Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and greaseleakage.
 Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : InspectionINFOID:0000000006220946
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80 °C (122 to 176 °F)
or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F).
CAUTION:
 Do not overfill.
 Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chaf ing and deterioration.
 Check rack boots for accumulati on of power steering fluid.
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : InspectionINFOID:0000000006220947
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
 Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
 Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
 Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
 Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
 Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust
cover for cracks or other damage.
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