INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGEM-19
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the SymptomINFOID:0000000006289523
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of the engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related Location
of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Before
warm- up After
warm- up When
start- ing When
idling When
racing While
driving
Top of en-
gine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking
CA—AB— Tappet
noiseValve clearance
EM-12
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft runout
Camshaft journal oil
clearance
EM-77
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—A—B B—
Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
oil clearance
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Slap or
rap
A——B B A
Piston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion
EM-115
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bushing
oil clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance
EM-115
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout
EM-115
Front of
engine
Timing
chain caseTapping or
ticking
AA—BBB Timing
chain and
timing
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wears
Timing chain tensioner
operation
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Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ing
AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belts deflection
EM-20
CreakingABABAB Drive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noiseWater pump operation
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DRIVE BELTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
DRIVE BELTS
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006289524
CheckingINFOID:0000000006289525
WARNING:
Be sure to perform the these steps when engine is stopped.
 Check that the indicator (C) (notch on fixed side) of each auto-tensioner is within the possible use range (A).
NOTE:
 Check the each auto-tensioners indication when the engine is cold.
 When new drive belts is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range (B) in the\
figure.
 Visually check all drive belts for wear, damage or cracks.
 If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or drive belts are damaged, replace drive
belts.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006289526
Refer to EM-132, "Drive Belts".
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289527
REMOVAL
1. Move reservoir tank to the position without the hindrance for work. Refer to CO-13, "Exploded View".
1. Drive belt 2. Power steering oil pump pulley 3. Alternator pulley
4. Crankshaft pulley 5. A/C compressor 6. Idler pulley
7. Cooling fan pulley 8. Water pump pulley 9. Drive belt auto-tensioner
A. Possible use range B. Range when new drive belt is in-
stalledC. Indicator
D. View D
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DRIVE BELTSEM-21
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2. Install wrench (A) on drive belt auto tensioner pulley bolt, move
in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner) as
shown.
CAUTION:
 Never place hand in a location where pinching may occurif the holding tool accidentally comes off.
 Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of auto ten- sioner pulley (1) (Never turn it clockwise). If turned clock-
wise, the complete auto tensioner must be replaced as a
unit, including the pulley.
3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar (B) of approxi- mately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal bar wrench shown
as example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.
4. Remove drive belt.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Check drive belts are securely installed around all pulleys.
 Check drive belts are correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
 Check for engine oil and engine coolant ar e not adhered drive belts and pulley groove.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289528
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley, and then confirm
tension of drive belts at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to EM-20,
"Exploded View".
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AIR CLEANER FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006289529
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289530
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.
1. Resonator 2. Adapter 3. Air cleaner case (lower)
4. Air cleaner filter 5. Air cleaner case (upper) 6. Mass air flow sensor
7. Air duct 8. Clamp
Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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SPARK PLUGEM-23
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SPARK PLUG
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006289531
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289532
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:
1. Ignition coil (No. 2, 4) 2. Ignition coil (No. 6, 8) 3. Spark plug
4. Rocker cover (bank 2) 5. Rocker cover (bank 1) 6. Ignition coil (No. 1, 3)
7. Ignition coil (No. 5, 7)
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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a : 14 mm (0.55 in)
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SPARK PLUG
Install ignition coil marked with an identification mark (A) on
cylinder No. 5, 6, 7 and 8.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289533
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".
 Spark plug gap adjustment is not required between replace-
ment intervals.
: Engine front
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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
SMA773C
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ENGINE COVEREM-25
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE COVER
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289535
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Never damage or scratch engine co
ver when installing or removing.
1. Remove mounting bolts.
2. Pull forward and remove engine cover.
3. Remove bracket (front) and bracket (rear).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
1. Engine cover 2. Bracket (front) 3. Intake manifold
4. Bracket (rear)
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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EM-26
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DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY
DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSI ONER AND IDLER PULLEY
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006289536
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289537
Removal
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-20, "
Exploded View".
 Keep auto-tensioner pulley arm locked after drive belt is removed.
2. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner.  Keep auto-tensioner pulley arm locked to install or remove auto-tensioner.CAUTION:
Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of dri ve belt auto tensioner pulley (Never turn it clock-
wise). If turned clockwise, the complete drive belt auto tensioner must be replaced as a unit,
including the pulley.
3. Remove idler pulley.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Never swap the pulley between new an d old drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Drive belt auto-tensioner 2. Idler pulley 3. Fan bracket
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCTEM-27
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006289538
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289539
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Mass air flow sensor is removable under the car-mounted condition.
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to
EM-25, "
Exploded View".
2. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
3. Remove air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly and air duct by disconnecting their joints.
 Add matching marks, if necessary for easier installation.
4. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case, if necessary. CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor accordi ng to the following instructions.
 Never impact it.
 Never disassemble it.
 Never touch its sensor.
5. Disconnect PCV hose from air duct.
6. Remove air duct.
7. Remove air cleaner filter.
8. Remove air cleaner case (lower).
9. Remove adapter.
10. If remove resonator (location in wheel house), refer to following.
a. Remove LH front wheel and tire.
b. Remove fender protector. Refer to EXT-23, "
FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View".
c. Remove resonator.
INSTALLATION
1. Resonator 2. Adapter 3. Air cleaner case (lower)
4. Air cleaner filter 5. Air cleaner case (upper) 6. Mass air flow sensor
7. Air duct 8. Clamp
Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289540
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect air duct assembly for crack or tear.
 If damage is found, replace air duct assemblyClamp tightening torque
: 4.5 N·m (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)
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