2001 INFINITI QX4 torque

steps 4 through 8 until coolant level no longer drops.
IClean excess coolant from engine.
ÐFLUSHING COOLING SYSTEMÐNBMA0011S031. Open air relief plug.
2. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief holes,
then close air relief plugs. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with
water and reinstall radiator cap.
3. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain water.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from
radiator.
SMA803A
Checking Fuel LinesNBMA0012Inspect fuel lines and tank for improper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
MMA104A
CAUTION:
Tighten high-pressure rubber hose clamp so that clamp end is
3 mm (0.12 in) from hose end.
Tightening torque specifications are the same for all rubber
hose clamps.
Ensure that screw does not contact adjacent parts.
SEF214Y
Changing Fuel FilterNBMA0013WARNING:
Before removing fuel filter, release fuel pressure from fuel line.
WITH CONSULT-IINBMA0013S011. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2. Perform ªFUEL PRESSURE RELEASEº in ªWORK SUP-
PORTº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank engine two or three times to release
all fuel pressure.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
MA-16

SMA211A
Checking Exhaust SystemNBMA0019Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or
deterioration.
SMA121D
Checking A/T FluidNBMA00201. Warm up engine.
2. Check for fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30 to 50ÉC (86 to 122ÉF) using ªCOLDº range on dipstick.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in ªPº position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of
either range, and fluid to the charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.
f. Remove dipstick and note reading. If reading is at low side of
range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122
to 176ÉF) using ªHOTº range on dipstick.
SMA853B
6. Check fluid condition.
IIf fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for
checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of
A/T.
IIf A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to LC-19, ªRadia-
torº.
SMA515C
Changing A/T FluidNBMA00211. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid.
Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
Fluid grade:
Nissan Matic ªDº (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or
Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Refer to ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº, MA-11.
Fluid capacity (With torque converter):
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Exhaust System
MA-21

SMA231
SMA872C
Checking Propeller ShaftNBMA0024Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Tightening torque: Refer to PD-4, ªComponentsº.
SMA873C
Greasing Propeller ShaftNBMA0025Apply specified grease to nipples provided on propeller shaft.
Grease grade:
Refer to ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº, MA-11.
SMA440B
Checking Differential Gear OilNBMA0026Check for oil leakage and oil level.
Filler plug:
Front
: 39 - 59 N´m (4 - 6 kg-m, 29 - 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 59 - 118 N´m (6 - 12 kg-m, 43 - 87 ft-lb)
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Checking Propeller Shaft
MA-23

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
=NBPD0049NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNBPD0049S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageÐ
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PD-6
PD-6
PD-23, 47
PD-29, 56
PD-23, 47
PD-18, 43
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AX-3
SU-3
SU-3
SU-3
BR-6
ST-6
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotation torque
Excessive center bearing axial end play
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
Rough gear tooth
Improper gear contact
Tooth surfaces worn
Incorrect backlash
Companion flange excessive runout
Improper gear oil
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomPROPEL-
LER
SHAFTNoise´´´´´´ ´´´´´´´´
Shake´ ´´´´´´´
Vibration´´´´´´ ´´´´ ´
DIFFER-
ENTIALNoise´´´´´´´ ´´´´´´´
´: Applicable
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Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
PD-3

Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBPD0013The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST3127S000
(See J25765-A)
Preload gauge
1 GG91030000
(J25765)
Torque wrench
2 HT62940000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
3 HT62900000
(Ð)
Socket adapter
NT124
Measuring pinion bearing preload and total preload
KV38100800
(J34310, J25604-01)
Differential attachment
NT119
Mounting final drive
(To use, make a new hole.)
a: 152 mm (5.98 in)
KV38108300
(J44195)
Companion flange
wrench
NT771
Removing and installing propeller shaft lock nut,
and drive pinion lock nut
ST3090S000
(Ð)
Drive pinion rear inner
race puller set
1 ST30031000
(J22912-01)
Puller
2 ST30901000
(J26010-01)
Base
NT527
Removing and installing drive pinion rear inner
cone
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
c: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
ST3306S001
Differential side bearing
puller set
1 ST33051001
(J22888-20)
Body
2 ST33061000
(J8107-2)
Adapter
NT072
Removing and installing differential side bearing
inner cone
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
KV38100300
(J25523)
Differential side bearing
drift
NT085
Installing side bearing inner cone
a: 54 mm (2.13 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
c: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
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FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
Preparation
PD-13

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
(J8129)
Spring gauge
NT127
Measuring carrier turning torque
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NBPD0050Refer to ªNVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTº, PD-3.
SPD476A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENTNBPD00141. Remove front propeller shaft.
2. Loosen drive pinion nut.
Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195)
SPD734
3. Remove companion flange.
SPD735
4. Remove front oil seal.
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FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
Preparation (Cont'd)
PD-15

AdjustmentNBPD0020For quiet and reliable final drive operation, the following five adjust-
ments must be made correctly:
1. Side bearing preload
2. Pinion gear height
3. Pinion bearing preload
4. Ring gear-to-pinion backlash. Refer to SDS, PD-37.
5. Ring and pinion gear tooth contact pattern
SPD527
SIDE BEARING PRELOADNBPD0020S01A selection of carrier side bearing adjusting washer is
required for successful completion of this procedure.
1. Make sure all parts are clean and that the bearings are well
lubricated with light oil or ªDEXRON
TMº type automatic trans-
mission fluid.
2. Place the differential carrier, with side bearings and bearing
races installed, into the final drive housing.
SPD894
3. Put the side bearing spacer in place.
CAUTION:
Side bearing spacer is placed on either the right or left
depending upon final drive gear ratio. Be sure to replace it on
the correct side.
SPD986
4. Using Tool, install original carrier side bearing preload shims
on the carrier end, opposite the ring gear.
Tool number: KV38100600 (J25267)
SPD526
5. Install the side bearing caps in their correct locations and
torque the bearing cap retaining bolts.
Specification:
88 - 98 N´m (9 - 10 kg-m, 65 - 72 ft-lb)
6. Turn the carrier several times to seat the bearings.
FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
Adjustment
PD-24

SPD194A
7. Measure the turning torque of the carrier at the ring gear retain-
ing bolts with a spring gauge, J8129.
Specification:
34.3 - 39.2 N (3.5 - 4.0 kg, 7.7 - 8.8 lb) of pulling force
at the ring gear bolt
SPD772
8. If the carrier turning torque is not within the specification range,
increase or decrease the total thickness of the side bearing
adjusting washers until the turning torque is correct. If the
turning torque is less than the specified range, install washers
of greater thickness; if the turning torque is greater than the
specification, install thinner washers. See the SDS section for
washer dimensions and part numbers.
9. Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the
correct carrier side bearing preload.
SPD668
10. Remove the carrier from the final drive housing, saving the
selected preload washers for later use during the assembly of
the final drive unit.
SPD769
PINION GEAR HEIGHT AND PINION BEARING
PRELOAD
NBPD0020S021. Make sure all parts are clean and that the bearings are well
lubricated.
2. Assemble the pinion gear bearings into the pinion pre-load
shim selector Tool, J34309.
SPD197A
IFront Pinion BearingÐ make sure the J34309-3 front pinion
bearing seat is secured tightly against the J34309-2 gauge
anvil. Then turn the front pinion bearing pilot, J34309-5, to
secure the bearing in its proper position.
IRear Pinion BearingÐ the rear pinion bearing pilot, J34309-
15, is used to center the rear pinion bearing only. The rear
pinion bearing locking seat, J34309-4, is used to lock the bear-
ing to the assembly.
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FRONT FINAL DRIVER200A
Adjustment (Cont'd)
PD-25