2001 INFINITI QX4 power steering

ASCD STEERING SWITCH CHECK=NBEL0218S05
1 CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH CIRCUIT FOR ASCD CONTROL UNIT
Check voltage between ASCD control unit harness connector terminals and ground.
SEL260WC
Refer to wiring diagram in EL-226.
OK or NG
OK©ASCD steering switch is OK.
NG©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR ASCD STEERING SWITCH
Does horn work?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Check the following.
I7.5A fuse (No. 52, located in the relay box)
IHorn relay
IHorn circuit
3 CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH
1. Disconnect ASCD steering switch.
2. Check continuity between terminals by pushing each switch.
SEL764WA
OK or NG
OK©Check harness for open or short between ASCD steering switch and ASCD control unit.
NG©Replace ASCD steering switch.
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
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NOTE:
After replacing IVCS unit, set up the replaced IVCS unit. Refer
to ªSystem Setting (When IVCS Unit is Replaced.)º in EL-381.
SYMPTOM CHART 2 (BASED ON SYMPTOM)NBEL0184S04Before referencing this chart, confirm the operation of the indicator
lamps. Refer to ªPRELIMINARY CHECKº in EL-369. If the indica-
tors show the system is malfunctioning, perform the self-diagnosis
using CONSULT-II.
Symptom Diagnoses/service procedure Reference page
ªMAYDAYº, ªINFORMATIONº, ªRE-DIALº,
ªNO SERVICEº indicator lamps do not illu-
minate when ignition switch is turned to ON
position. (Bulb check is NG.)1. Power supply and ground circuit for IVCS unit check EL-371
2. Indicator lamps check EL-372
Mayday/Information call does not operate.1. IVCS switch check EL-373
2. INFINITI Communicator operation check in demonstration
modeEL-379
Remote door unlocking function does not
operate.1. Back door handle switch check EL-374
2. Remote door unlock function check EL-374
3. INFINITI Communicator operation check in demonstration
modeEL-379
Stolen vehicle tracking function does not
operate.1. Stolen vehicle tracking setting check
(Check whether the function is disabled or not.)EL-375
2. INFINITI Communicator operation check in demonstration
modeEL-379
Alarm notification function does not oper-
ate.1. Alarm notification setting check
(Check whether the function is disabled or not.)EL-375
2. INFINITI Communicator operation check in demonstration
modeEL-379
Hands free telephone cannot be operated
by using steering switch.
(Cellular phone operates properly by using
handset.)1. Telephone steering switch check EL-377
No sounds related to the telephone are
heard from Front RH speaker. (If the audio
does not operate properly, check the audio
system.)1. Check harness for open or short between IVCS unit and
audio unit.Ð
The ªNO SERVICEº indicator lamp is not
turned off. (Even if a contract with tele-
phone carrier has not been made, the indi-
cator lamp remains illuminated.)1. Make sure the vehicle is in an area with cellular service. Ð
2. Check cellular phone antenna feeder cable connection. Ð
Cellular phone does not operate properly.1. Check hand set connector connection. Ð
2. Check hand set. Ð
No sound is transmitted to the other party
by hands free telephone.1. Check harness for open or short between IVCS unit and
microphone.Ð
2. Replace microphone. (IVCS switch assembly) Ð
INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-370

TELEPHONE STEERING SWITCH CHECK=NBEL0184S14
1 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STEERING SWITCH
Check power supply for steering switch.
Does horn work?
Ye s©Check the following.
I10A fuse (No. 54, located in fuse and fusible link box)
IHorn relay
IHarness for open or short
No©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK STEERING SWITCH SUB-HARNESS
1. Remove driver's air bag module. For removal procedure, refer to RS section.
2. Check steering switch sub-harness for open or short and ground screw.
For details of the harness circuit, refer to ªSTEERING SWITCHº, EL-30.
OK or NG
OK©Check harness for open or short between telephone steering switch and IVCS unit. If the
circuit is OK, replace telephone steering switch.
NG©Replace or repair the harness.
Trouble Diagnoses for Intermittent IncidentNBEL0185DESCRIPTIONNBEL0185S01An intermittent incident may be occurring if all of the following conditions exist.
IBoth ªMAYDAYº emergency and ªINFORMATIONº indicators have shown that the system is malfunction-
ing.
ICONSULT-II self-diagnosis result screen indicates a trouble code with ªTIME=1orgreaterº.
IThe INFINITI Communicator system has not been previously serviced.
To find out the cause of a malfunction, follow the procedures shown below.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-377

Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
NAVI EL Navigation System
NONDTC AT Non-detectable Items
O2H1B1 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater
(Front) (Bank 1)
O2H1B2 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Heater
(Front) (Bank 2)
O2H2B1 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater
(Rear) (Bank 1)
O2H2B2 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater
(Rear) (Bank 2)
O2S1B1 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
(Bank 1)
O2S1B2 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
(Bank 2)
O2S2B1 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
(Bank 1)
O2S2B2 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
(Bank 2)
OVRCSV AT Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve
P/ANT EL Power Antenna
PGC/V EC EVAP Canister Purge Volume
Control Solenoid Valve
PHASE EC Camshaft Position Sensor
(PHASE)
PNP/SW EC Park/Neutral Position Switch
PNP/SW AT Park/Neutral Position Switch
POS EC Crankshaft Position Sensor
(CKPS) (POS)
POWER EL Power Supply Routing
PRE/SE EC EVAP Control System Pressure
Sensor
PST/SW EC Power Steering Oil Pressure
Switch
REF EC Crankshaft Position Sensor
(CKPS) (REF)
REMOTE EL Audio (Remote Control Switch)
RP/SEN EC Refrigerant Pressure
S/SIG EC Start Signal
S/VCSW EC Swirl Control Valve Control
Vacuum Check Switch
SEAT EL Power Seat
SHIFT AT A/T Shift Lock System
SROOF EL Sunroof
SRS RS Supplemental Restraint SystemCode Section Wiring Diagram Name
SSV/A AT Shift Solenoid Valve A
SSV/B AT Shift Solenoid Valve B
START SC Starting System
STOP/L EL Stop lamp
SWL/V EC Swirl Control Valve Control Sole-
noid Valve
TAIL/L EL Parking, License and Tail Lamps
TCCSIG AT A/T TCC Signal (Lock up)
TCV AT Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid
Valve
T/F TF Transfer
TFTS EC Tank Fuel Temperature Sensor
THEFT EL Theft Warning System
TLID EL Glass Hatch Opener
TP/SW EC Throttle Position Switch
TPS AT Throttle Position Sensor
TPS EC Throttle Position Sensor
TRNSMT EL Integrated HOMELINKYTrans-
mitter
TRSA/T AT Turbine Revolution Sensor
TURN EL Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Lamps
VIAS/V EC Variable Induction Air Control Sys-
tem
VSS EC Vehicle Speed Sensor
VSSA/T AT Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revo-
lution Sensor)
VSSMTR AT Vehicle Speed Sensor MTR
WARN EL Warning Lamps
WINDOW EL Power Window
WIP/R EL Rear Wiper and Washer
WIPER EL Front Wiper and Washer
WIRING DIAGRAM CODES (CELL CODES)
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9. Remove the crankshaft position sensors (REF and POS).
10. Remove drive belts and idler pulley with bracket.
11. Remove power steering oil pump, then put it aside holding with
a suitable wire.
12. Remove alternator.
SEM605G
13. Install engine slingers.
14. Remove front propeller shaft. (4WD)
Refer to PD-6, ªRemoval and Installationº.
15. Remove exhaust front tube heat insulators, then remove rear
heat oxygen sensors.
16. Remove exhaust front tube from both sides.
Refer to FE-8, ªRemoval and Installationº.
17. Remove front final drive. (4WD)
Refer to PD-18, ªRemoval and Installationº.
18. Remove starter motor.
19. Disconnect oil pressure switch harness connector.
SEM528G
20. Loosen and disconnect the bolts fixing the steering column
assembly lower joint and the power steering gear.
SEM471G
21. Set a suitable transmission jack under the front suspension
member and hoist engine with engine slingers.
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22. Remove front engine mounting nuts from both sides.
OIL PAN
Removal (Cont'd)
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CAUTION:
IAfter removing timing chain, do not turn crankshaft and
camshaft separately, or valves will strike piston heads.
IWhen installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or
other sliding parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new
engine oil.
IApply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces
when installing camshaft sprockets and crankshaft pulley.
IBefore disconnecting fuel hose, release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
IBe careful not to damage sensor edges.
IDo not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
RemovalNBEM00121. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
2. Remove battery.
3. Remove radiator.
Refer to LC-19, ªREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONº.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove drive belts and idler pulley with brackets.
6. Remove cooling fan with bracket.
7. Remove engine cover.
8. Remove air duct with air cleaner case, collector, blow-by hose,
vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, water hoses, wires, harnesses,
connectors and so on.
9. Remove the air compressor, and tie it down using rope or the
like to keep it from interfering.
10. Remove the power steering oil pump and reservoir tank. Tie
them down using rope or the like to keep them from interfer-
ing.
11. Remove alternator.
12. Remove the following.
IVacuum gallery
IWater bypass pipe
IBrackets
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TIMING CHAIN
Components (Cont'd)
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Rear Engine MountingNBEM0042S0102
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SEM605G
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SEM324F
1. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel pressure releaseº.
2. Remove engine hood and front RH and LH wheels.
3. Remove engine undercover and suspension member stay.
4. Drain coolant from radiator.
5. Remove the following parts.
IRadiator shroud
IRadiator
ICooling fan
IDrive belts
IBattery
IEngine cover
IThrottle wires
6. Air duct with air cleaner case.
7. Disconnect vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, heater hoses, EVAP
canister hoses, harnesses, connectors and so on.
8. Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket, then put it
aside holding with a suitable wire.
9. Remove power steering oil pump and reservoir tank with
bracket, then put it aside holding with a suitable wire.
10. Remove alternator.
11. Remove exhaust front tube heat insulators, then remove rear
heated oxygen sensors.
12. Remove exhaust front and rear tubes.
Refer to FE-8, ªRemoval and Installationº.
13. Remove transmission with transfer.
Refer to AT-277, ªRemovalº.
14. Remove TWC (manifold) heat insulators, then remove TWC
(manifold).
15. Install engine slingers.
16. Hoist engine with engine slingers and remove front engine
mounting nuts.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX42001
Engine model VQ35DE
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpmA/T
(in ªNº position)750 50
Ignition timing (degree BTDC at idle speed) 15É 2É
CO% at idleIdle mixture screw is preset and
sealed at factory.
Drive belt deflection (Cold) mm (in) Used belt
Deflection of
new belt
LimitDeflection
after
adjustment
Alternator
Power steering oil pump
Fan7 (0.28)4-5
(0.16 - 0.20)3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177)
Air conditioner compressor 12 (0.472)9-10
(0.354 - 0.394)8-9
(0.31 - 0.35)
Applied pressed force
N (kg, lb)98 (10, 22)
Drive belt tension adjustment (Cold)
N (kg, lb)Used belt
New belt
LimitAfter
adjustment
Alternator
Power steering pump
Fan294 (30, 66)730 - 818
(74.4 - 83.5,
164 - 184)838 - 926
(85.4 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
Air conditioner compressor 196 (20, 44)348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5,
78 - 98)470 - 559
(47.9 - 57.0,
106 - 126)
Radiator cap relief pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Cooling system leakage testing pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)157 (1.6, 23)
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)/rpmStandard 1,275 (13.0, 185)/300
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)/300
Spark plugStandard PLFR5A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Applied model 245/70 R16 tire
Camber
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum þ0É35¢(þ0.58É)
Nominal 0É10¢(0.17É)
Maximum 0É55¢(0.92É)
Left and right
difference45¢(0.75É) or less
Caster
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 2É15¢(2.25É)
Nominal 3É00¢(3.00É)
Maximum 3É45¢(3.75É)
Left and right
difference45¢(0.75É) or less
Total toe-in Minimum 1 (0.04)
Distance (A þ B)
mm (in)Nominal 2 (0.08)
Maximum 3 (0.12)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 5¢(0.08É)
Nominal 10¢(0.17É)
Maximum 15¢(0.25É)
Wheel turning angle
(Full turn)Minimum 30É00¢(30.00É)
Inside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 33É00¢(33.00É)
Maximum 34É00¢(34.00É)
Outside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 28É00¢(28.00É)
Nominal 31É00¢(31.00É)
Maximum 32É00¢(32.00É)
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full.
Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Unit: mm (in)Front brake
Pad wear limit 2.0 (0.079)
Rotor repair limit 26.0 (1.024)
Rear brake
Lining wear limit 1.5 (0.059)
Drum repair limit 296.5 (11.67)
Pedal free height 175 - 185 (6.89 - 7.28)
Pedal depressed height*1 70 (2.76)
Parking brake
Number of notches*2 6 - 8
*1 Under force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running
*2 At pulling force: 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
Unit Liter US measure
Coolant with reservoir 9.2 9-3/4 qt
Engine*With oil filter 5.0 5-1/4 qt
Without oil filter 4.8 5-1/8 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.8 7-1/4 qt
Transmis-
sionA/T2WD
8.5 9 qt
4WD
All-mode 4WD transfer 3.0 2-5/8 qt
Differential carrierFront 1.85 3-7/8 pt
Rear 2.8 5-7/8 pt
Power steering system 0.9 1 qt
Air conditioning systemRefrigerant 0.60 - 0.70 kg 1.32 - 1.54 lb
Compressor
oil0.20 6.8 fl oz
* For further details, see ªChanging Engine Oilº in MA section.
Preload
(At hub bolt)
N (kg, lb)Wheel bearing lock nut
78-98(8-10,58-72)
Tightening torque
N×m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Retightening torque after loosen-
ing wheel bearing lock nut
N×m (kg-m, in-lb)0.5 - 1.5 (0.05 - 0.15, 4.3 - 13.0)
Axial end play
mm (in)0 (0)
Starting force at wheel hub bolt
N (kg, lb)A
Turning angle
degree15É - 30É
Starting force at wheel hub bolt
N (kg, lb)B
Wheel bearing preload at wheel hub
bolt
B þ A N (kg, lb)7.06 - 20.99 (0.72 - 2.14, 1.59 - 4.72)