2001 INFINITI QX4 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX4 2001  Factory Service Manual SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNBSU0001IWhen installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full.

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INFINITI QX4 2001  Factory Service Manual Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
=NBSU0035NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNBSU0035S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these p

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INFINITI QX4 2001  Factory Service Manual ComponentsNBSU0004
SFA744B
1. Strut mounting insulator
2. Spring upper seat
3. Bound bumper
4. Coil spring5. Strut assembly
6. Stabilizer connecting rod
7. Bracket8. Stabilizer bar
9. Transverse link

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INFINITI QX4 2001  Factory Service Manual SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT SUSPENSION PARTSNBSU0005Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear and other damage.
1. Shake each front wheel to check for excessive

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INFINITI QX4 2001  Factory Service Manual SFA975B
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTNBSU0006Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a prelimi-
nary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand

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INFINITI QX4 2001  Factory Service Manual SFA614B
SFA234AC
Toe-inNBSU0006S03Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
WARNING:
IAlways perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
IMake sure that no person is in front of the vehicle

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INFINITI QX4 2001  Factory Service Manual Coil Spring and Strut Assembly
COMPONENTSNBSU0007
SFA764BA
1. Spacer
2. Strut mounting insulator
3. Bracket
4. Strut mounting bearing
5. Spring upper seat
6. Bound bumper
7. Coil spring
8. (Polyuretha

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INFINITI QX4 2001  Factory Service Manual SFA956A
REMOVALNBSU00081. Remove stabilizer connecting rod.
2. Remove strut assembly fixing bolts and nuts (to hood-ledge).
Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.
SSU002
DISASSEMBLYNBSU00091. S