2001 INFINITI QX4 check oil

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
(J25269-18)
Side bearing discs
(2 Req'd)
NT135
Selecting pinion height adjusting washer
KV381052S0
(Ð)
Rear axle shaft dummy
1 KV38105210
(Ð)
Torque wrench side
2 KV38105220
(Ð)
Vice side
NT142
Checking differential torque on limited slip differen-
tial
KV38100500
(J25273)
Gear carrier front oil
seal drift
NT115
Installing front oil seal
a: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NBPD0051Refer to ªNVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTº, PD-3.
SPD479A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENTNBPD00301. Remove propeller shaft.
2. Loosen drive pinion nut.
Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195)
SPD737
3. Remove companion flange.
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Preparation (Cont'd)
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Removal and InstallationNBPD0032REMOVALNBPD0032S01IRemove rear of propeller shaft.
Plug front end of transfer.
IRemove axle shaft.
Refer to AX-19, ªRemovalº.
IRemove rear final drive mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and front oil seal
when removing propeller shaft.
SPD123
INSTALLATIONNBPD0032S02IFill final drive with recommended gear oil.
SPD767
IPay attention to the direction of gasket.
SPD149
DisassemblyNBPD0033PRE-INSPECTIONNBPD0033S01Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection.
ITotal preload
a) Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to seat bear-
ing rollers correctly.
b) Check total preload with Tool.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Total preload:
1.2 - 2.0 N´m (12 - 20 kg-cm, 10 - 17 in-lb)
SPD246
IRing gear to drive pinion backlash
Check backlash of ring gear with a dial indicator at several
points.
Ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash:
0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)
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REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Removal and Installation
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SPD220A
13. Remove the J34309 pinion preload shim selector tool from the
final drive housing and disassemble to retrieve the pinion bear-
ings.
TOOTH CONTACTNBPD0040S02Gear tooth contact pattern check is necessary to verify correct
relationship between ring gear and drive pinion.
Hypoid gear sets which are not positioned properly in relation to
one another may be noisy, or have short life or both. With a pat-
tern check, the most desirable contact for low noise level and long
life can be assured.
SPD005
1. Thoroughly clean ring gear and drive pinion teeth.
2. Sparingly apply a mixture of powdered ferric oxide and oil or
equivalent to 3 or 4 teeth of ring gear drive side.
SPD695
3. Hold companion flange steady by hand and rotate the ring gear
in both directions.
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Adjustment (Cont'd)
PD-56

SPD322
5. Apply gear oil to gear tooth surfaces and thrust surfaces and
check to see they turn properly.
6. Install differential case assembly on ring gear.
Tighten bolts in a criss-cross pattern, lightly tapping bolt head
with a hammer.
PD244
7. Press-fit side bearing inner cones on differential case with Tool.
Tool number:
A ST33190000 (J25523)
B ST33081000 ( Ð )
SPD580
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIERNBPD0041S021. Press-fit front and rear bearing outer races with Tools.
Tool number:
A ST30611000 (J25742-1)
B ST30621000 (J25742-5)
C ST30613000 (J25742-3)
SPD377
2. Select drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to
ªAdjustmentº, PD-53.
3. Install drive pinion adjusting washer in drive pinion, and press-
fit pinion rear bearing inner cone in it, with press and Tool.
Tool number:
ST30901000 (J26010-01)
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Assembly (Cont'd)
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SPD149
SPD684
9. Turn drive pinion in both directions several times, and measure
pinion bearing preload.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Pinion bearing preload (Without front oil seal):
1.2 - 2.0 N´m (12 - 20 kg-cm, 10 - 17 in-lb)
If preload is out of specification, adjust the thickness of spacer and
shim combination by replacing shim and spacer with thinner one.
IStart from the combination of thickest spacer and shim.
ICombine each spacer and shim thickness one by one until the
correct specification are achieved.
Drive pinion bearing preload adjusting spacer and
shim:
Refer to SDS, PD-64.
10. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races
into gear carrier.
11. Position side bearing adjusters on gear carrier with threads
properly engaged; screw in adjusters lightly at this stage of
assembly.
Tool number: ST32580000 (J34312)
SPD265
12. Align mark on bearing cap with that on gear carrier and install
bearing cap on gear carrier.
IDo not tighten at this point to allow further tightening of side
bearing adjusters.
SPD246
13. Tighten both right and left side bearing adjusters alternately
and measure ring gear backlash and total preload at the same
time. Adjust right and left side bearing adjusters by tightening
them alternately so that proper ring gear backlash and total
preload can be obtained.
Ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash:
0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)
SPD149
IWhen checking preload, turn drive pinion in both direc-
tions several times to set bearing rollers.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Total preload:
P
1+ [0.3 - 0.4 N´m (3 - 4 kg-cm, 2.6 - 3.5 in-lb)]
P
1: Drive pinion preload
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Assembly (Cont'd)
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Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
H233B=NBPD0042General SpecificationsNBPD0042S01
Rear final drive2WD 4WD
Standard Optional
H233B
2-pinion LSD
Gear ratio4.363
Number of teeth (Ring gear/drive pinion) 48/11
Oil capacity (Approx.)(US pt, lmp pt) 2.8 (5-7/8, 4-7/8)
Ring Gear RunoutNBPD0042S02
Ring gear runout limit mm (in)0.08 (0.0031)
Side Gear AdjustmentNBPD0042S03
Side gear backlash (Clearance between side gear and differential case) mm (in) 0.10 - 0.20 (0.0039 - 0.0079)
Available side
gear thrust
washersThickness mm (in) Part number*
1.75 (0.0689)
1.80 (0.0709)
1.85 (0.0728)38424-T5000
38424-T5001
38424-T5002
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Differential Torque Adjustment (LSD models)NBPD0042S04
Differential torque N´m (kg-m, ft-lb) 88 - 108 (9 - 11, 65 - 80)
Number of discs and plates (One
side)Friction disc 2
Friction plate 9
Spring plate 2
Wear limit of plate and disc mm (in) 0.1 (0.004)
Allowable warpage of friction disc and plate mm (in) 0.08 (0.0031)
Available discs
and platesPlate name Thickness mm (in) Part number*
Friction disc1.48 - 1.52 (0.0583 - 0.0598)
1.38 - 1.42 (0.0543 - 0.0559)
1.58 - 1.62 (0.0622 - 0.0638)38433-C6002 (Standard type)
38433-C6004 (Adjusting type)
38433-C6003 (Adjusting type)
Friction plate1.48 - 1.52 (0.0583 - 0.0598)
1.38 - 1.42 (0.0543 - 0.0559)
1.58 - 1.62 (0.0622 - 0.0638)38432-C6001
38432-C6002
38432-C6003
Spring plate 1.48 - 1.52 (0.0583 - 0.0598) 38435-S9200
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Total Preload AdjustmentNBPD0042S05
Total preload N´m (kg-cm, in-lb) P1+ [0.3 - 0.4 (3 - 4, 2.6 - 3.5)]
Ring gear backlash mm (in) 0.13 - 0.18 (0.0051 - 0.0071)
Side bearing adjusting methodSide adjuster
P1: Drive pinion preload
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
PD-62

Drive Pinion Preload Adjustment=NBPD0042S07
Drive pinion bearing preload adjusting method Adjusting shim and spacer
Drive pinion preload without front oil seal N´m (kg-cm, in-lb) [P
1] 1.2 - 2.0 (12 - 20, 10 - 17)
Available front
drive pinion
bearing adjust-
ing shimsThickness mm (in) Part number*
2.31 (0.0909)
2.33 (0.0917)
2.35 (0.0925)
2.37 (0.0933)
2.39 (0.0941)
2.41 (0.0949)
2.43 (0.0957)
2.45 (0.0965)
2.47 (0.0972)
2.49 (0.0980)
2.51 (0.0988)
2.53 (0.0996)
2.55 (0.1004)
2.57 (0.1012)
2.59 (0.1020)38125-82100
38126-82100
38127-82100
38128-82100
38129-82100
38130-82100
38131-82100
38132-82100
38133-82100
38134-82100
38135-82100
38136-82100
38137-82100
38138-82100
38139-82100
Available drive
pinion bearing
adjusting spac-
ersThickness mm (in) Part number*
4.50 (0.1772)
4.75 (0.1870)
5.00 (0.1969)
5.25 (0.2067)
5.50 (0.2165)38165-76000
38166-76000
38167-76000
38166-01J00
38166-01J10
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
REAR FINAL DRIVEH233B
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) (Cont'd)
PD-64

Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ªAIR BAGº AND ªSEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONERº
NBRS0001The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS composition which is available to INFINITI QX4 is as follows:
IFor a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), seat belt
pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
IFor a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of side air bag module (located in the outer side of front seat),
satellite sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision), wiring harness,
warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
WARNING:
ITo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, 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 INFINITI dealer.
IImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
IDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
PRECAUTION FOR SEAT BELT SERVICENBRS0002CAUTION:
IBefore removing the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both
battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
IDo not use electrical test equipment for seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
IAfter replacing or reinstalling seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting seat belt pre-ten-
sioner connector, check the system function. Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº (RS-38) for details.
IDo not use disassemble buckle or seat belt assembly.
IReplace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
INever oil tongue and buckle.
IIf any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair. Replace the whole seat belt
assembly.
IIf webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
IWhen replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine seat belt assembly.
After A CollisionNBRS0002S01WARNING:
Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.
NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-tensioner
should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which the air bags
are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly if:
IThe seat belt was in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and
buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).
IThe seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.)
IThe seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for dam-
age or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
IAnchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
IThe seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in
which the air bags are deployed.
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SEAT BELTS
Precautions
RS-3