2001 INFINITI QX4 service indicator

STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²...............2
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .....................2
PREPARATION...............................................................3
Special Service Tool ....................................................3
BATTERY.........................................................................4
How to Handle Battery ................................................4
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE......4
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL............................4
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK......................................5
CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................6
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester ..............................................................7
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART..........................9
STARTING SYSTEM.....................................................10
System Description ....................................................10
Wiring Diagram - START -......................................... 11
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester ............................................................12
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART........................13
WORK FLOW..........................................................14
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1..................................15
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2..................................17
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING
VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
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Construction ...............................................................18
Removal and Installation ...........................................18
Pinion/Clutch Check ..................................................18
CHARGING SYSTEM....................................................19
System Description ....................................................19
Wiring Diagram - CHARGE -.....................................20
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester ............................................................21
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART........................23
WORK FLOW..........................................................24
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1..................................25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2..................................26
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3..................................27
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR....................................27
Construction ...............................................................28
Removal and Installation ...........................................28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........29
Battery........................................................................29
Starter ........................................................................29
Alternator ...................................................................29
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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 play.
2. Retighten all axle and suspensions nuts and bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªComponentsº, SU-8.
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3. Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage and other dam-
age.
4. Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks and other damage.
If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace ball joint
assembly.
5. Check suspension ball joint end play.
a. Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands.
b. Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip
on lower edge of brake caliper.
c. Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is
depressed.
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d. Place a pry bar between transverse link and knuckle.
e. While raising and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial
indicator value.
Vertical end play:
0mm(0in)
If ball joint vertical end play exists, remove lower ball joint
assembly and recheck the ball joint. Refer to ªTranverse Link
and Lower Ball Jointº, SU-11.
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6. Check spring height from top of wheelarch to ground using the
following procedure.
a. Park vehicle on a level surface with vehicle unladen*.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
b. Check tires for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator
must not be showing).
c. Bounce vehicle up and down several times and measure
dimensions Hf and Hr. Refer to SDS, SU-14.
Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for
worn springs and suspension parts.
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FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
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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
tools and mats in designated positions.
Preliminary InspectionNBSU0006S011. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.
If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
NOTE:
Measure both the inner and outer sides for the radial runout and
lateral runout, and confirm the figures are within the standards.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to SDS.
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work properly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
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Camber, Caster and Kingpin InclinationNBSU0006S02Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory
and cannot be adjusted.
1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right
and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
Camber, Caster and Kingpin inclination:
Refer to SDS, SU-13.
2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within
specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace dam-
aged or worn out parts.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)
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LINE PRESSURE SWITCH...........................................83
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................83
ABS OPERATION SIGNAL...........................................86
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................86
DATA ERASE/DISPLAY...............................................88
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................88
SHIFT ACTUATOR........................................................89
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................89
SHIFT ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH......................92
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................92
SHIFT ACTUATOR CIRCUIT........................................94
Diagnostic Procedure ................................................94
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS.................98
Symptom 1. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not
Turn ON .....................................................................98
Symptom 2. 4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn
ON............................................................................100
Symptom 3. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not
Turn OFF .................................................................102
Symptom 4. ATP Warning Lamp Does Not Turn
ON............................................................................102
Symptom 5. 4LO Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn
ON............................................................................104
Symptom 6. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not
Indicate²4H²............................................................106
Symptom 7. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Repeats
Flickering..................................................................107
Symptom 8. Tight Corner Braking Symptom...........108
Symptom 9. 4WD System Does Not Operate.........109
COMPONENT INSPECTION....................................... 111
4WD Shift Switch ..................................................... 111
2-4WD Shift Solenoid Valve and Transfer Fluid
Temperature Sensor ................................................ 111
4WD Solenoid Valve, Clutch Pressure Switch
and Line Pressure Switch........................................ 111
Front Revolution Sensor .......................................... 112
Transfer Dropping Resistor...................................... 112
ATP Switch, Neutral-4LO Switch and Wait
Detection Switch ...................................................... 112
Transfer Motor ......................................................... 113
Transfer Motor Relay ............................................... 113
Transfer Sub-harness .............................................. 113
FRONT REVOLUTION SENSOR SUB-HARNESS
CONNECTOR
........................................................ 113
TRANSFER SWITCH ASSEMBLY SUB-HARNESS
CONNECTOR
........................................................ 114
TRANSFER TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY SUB-
HARNESS CONNECTOR
....................................... 114
Transfer Shift Relay (High & low) ............................ 114
Actuator & Actuator Position Switch ........................ 115
ACTUATOR........................................................... 115
ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH............................ 115
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE.............................................. 116
Replacing Oil Seal ................................................... 116
FRONT CASE OIL SEAL........................................ 116
SHIFT SHAFT OIL SEAL........................................ 117
REAR OIL SEAL.................................................... 117
Transfer Motor ......................................................... 117
REMOVAL............................................................. 117
INSTALLATION...................................................... 117
Transfer Oil Filter ..................................................... 118
REMOVAL............................................................. 118
INSTALLATION...................................................... 118
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION............................... 119
Removal ................................................................... 119
Installation ................................................................ 119
OVERHAUL.................................................................120
Transfer Gear Control ..............................................120
Transfer Components ..............................................121
DISASSEMBLY............................................................123
Rear Case................................................................123
DISASSEMBLY......................................................123
Center Case.............................................................123
DISASSEMBLY......................................................123
Front Case ...............................................................133
DISASSEMBLY......................................................133
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS.........................137
Front Case ...............................................................137
INSPECTION.........................................................137
Center Case.............................................................138
INSPECTION.........................................................138
ASSEMBLY..................................................................141
Front Case ...............................................................141
ASSEMBLY...........................................................141
Center Case.............................................................145
ASSEMBLY...........................................................145
Final Assembly.........................................................153
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).......157
General Specifications .............................................157
Inner Gear and Outer Gear .....................................157
SUB-OIL PUMP.....................................................157
MAIN OIL PUMP....................................................157
Control Valve ...........................................................157
VALVE..................................................................157
SPRING................................................................157
Clutch .......................................................................158
DRIVE PLATE.......................................................158
DRIVEN PLATE.....................................................158
RETURN SPRING..................................................158
RETAINING PLATE................................................158
Seal Ring (Mainshaft side) ......................................159
Bearing Race (Thrust needle bearing side) ............159
Snap Ring (Sun gear side) ......................................159
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
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IntroductionNBTF0013DESCRIPTIONNBTF0013S01When a malfunction (indicated by the 4WD warning lamp illumination) occurs, collect information first from the
customer about how the malfunction occurs. Then, proceed with the diagnosis presuming it is the cause. Also
inspect the electrical system, paying close attention to other possibilities such as fluid level and leaks.
All-mode 4WD transfer is controlled by transfer control unit and sensors.
If a malfunction occurs in the all-mode 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp lights up to inform of the system
malfunction. There are two ways to identify the cause of the malfunction.
1) Performing the self-diagnosis. (The 4WD warning lamp will indicate what kind of malfunction has occurred
by flickering.)
2) Performing diagnosis using CONSULT-II.
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETNBTF0013S02Information from CustomerNBTF0013S0201KEY POINTS
WHAT..... Vehicle model
WHEN..... Date, Frequencies
WHERE..... Road conditions
HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Information sheet from customer
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Transfer model
ATX14AEngine Mileage
Incident Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
FrequencylContinuouslIntermittent ( times a day)
Symptomsl4WD shift indicator lamp does not turn on.
l4WD warning lamp does not turn on.
l4WD shift indicator lamp does not turn off.
lATP warning lamp does not turn on.
l4LO indicator lamp does not turn on.
l4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate ª4Hº.
l4WD shift indicator lamp repeats flicking.
lTight corner braking symptom occurs.
l4WD system does not operate.
lOthers.
4WD warning lamplContinuously litlNot lit
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Introduction
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