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COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0025
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Rear axle oil seal drift
NT163
Installing oil seal
a: 74 mm (2.91 in) dia.
b: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.
c: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NBAX0035Refer to ªNoise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshootingº,
ªFRONT AXLEº, AX-3.
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR AXLE PARTSNBAX0026Check rear axle parts for excessive play, wear and damage.
1. Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
2. Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: Refer to ªComponentsº, AX-19.
SRA755A
REAR WHEEL BEARINGNBAX00271. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
2. Check axial end play.
Axial end play:
0mm(0in)
REAR AXLE
Preparation (Cont'd)
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ComponentsNBAX0028
SRA756A
RemovalNBAX0029CAUTION:
IBefore removing the rear axle, disconnect the ABS wheel
sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the
axle. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor
wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
IWheel bearing does not require maintenance.
IIf growling noise is emitted from wheel bearing during
operation, replace wheel bearing assembly.
IIf the wheel bearing assembly is removed, it must be renewed.
The old assembly must not be re-used.
SAX002
1. Disconnect parking brake cable and brake tube.
2. Remove nuts securing wheel bearing cage with baffle plate.
SRA758A
3. Draw out axle shaft with Tool.
When drawing out axle shaft, be careful not to damage oil seal.
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SRA759A
4. Remove oil seal with a screwdriver.
Do not reuse oil seal once it is removed.
Always install new one.
5. Remove ABS sensor rotor.
SRA104
6. Unbend lock washer with a screwdriver.
Do not reuse lock washer once removed. Always install new
one.
SRA728
7. Remove bearing lock nut with Tool.
SRA729-B
8. Remove wheel bearing together with bearing cage and baffle
plate from axle shaft.
SRA106
9. Remove grease seal with a screwdriver.
10. Remove wheel bearing assembly with a brass drift.
REAR AXLE
Removal (Cont'd)
AX-20
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InspectionNBAX0030AXLE SHAFTNBAX0030S01Check axle shaft for straightness, cracks, damage, wear and dis-
tortion. Replace if necessary.
BEARING CAGENBAX0030S02Check bearing cage for deformation and cracks. Replace if neces-
sary.
REAR AXLE HOUSINGNBAX0030S03Check rear axle housing for yield, deformation and cracks. Replace
if necessary.
SRA288A
InstallationNBAX00311. Press new wheel bearing until it bottoms end face of bearing
cage.
Maximum load P:
39 kN (4 ton, 4.4 US ton, 3.9 Imp ton)
Always press outer race of wheel bearing during installation.
SRA289A
2. Press new grease seal until it bottoms end face of bearing
cage.
After installing new grease seal, coat sealing lip with multi-
purpose grease.
SRA761A
3. Press axle shaft into inner race of wheel bearing.
Maximum load P:
47.1 kN (4.8 ton, 5.3 US ton, 4.72 Imp ton)
Be careful not to damage and deform grease seal.
SRA762A
4. Install plain washer and a new wheel bearing lock washer.
5. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to specified torque.
: 245 - 314 N´m (25 - 32 kg-m, 181 - 231 ft-lb)
Fit wheel bearing lock washer lip in wheel bearing lock nut
groove correctly by tightening lock nut. Be sure to bend it up.
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Inspection
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SRA763A
6. Check wheel bearing preload.
a. Turn bearing cage (with respect to axle shaft) two or three
times. It must turn smoothly.
b. Attach spring gauge to bearing cage bolt (as shown at left) and
pull it at a speed of 10 rpm to measure preload.
Spring gauge indication:
6.9 - 48.1 N (0.7 - 4.9 kg, 1.5 - 10.8 lb)
SRA292A
7. Install new oil seal to rear axle housing using a suitable tool.
After installing new oil seal, coat sealing lip with multi-pur-
pose grease.
SRA012
8. Press ABS sensor rotor onto axle shaft until it contacts wheel
bearing lock nut.
9. Position axle shafts in rear axle housing with Tool as a guide.
Be careful not to damage oil seal.
SRA755A
10. Check axial end play.
a. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
b. Check axial end play.
Axial end play:
0mm(0in)
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
WHEEL BEARING (REAR)NBAX0032
Wheel bearing axial end play0mm(0in)
Wheel bearing lock nut tightening torque 245 - 314 N´m (25 - 32 kg-m, 181 - 231 ft-lb)
Wheel bearing preload measured at bearing cage bolt 6.9 - 48.1 N (0.7 - 4.9 kg, 1.5 - 10.8 lb)
REAR AXLE
Installation (Cont'd)
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BRAKE SYSTEM
SECTION
BR
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................3
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²...............3
Precautions for Brake System .....................................3
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnoses....................4
PREPARATION...............................................................5
Special Service Tools ..................................................5
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE..................................................7
Checking Brake Fluid Level.........................................7
Checking Brake Line ...................................................7
Changing Brake Fluid ..................................................7
Bleeding Brake System ...............................................8
BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE.............................................9
Hydraulic Circuit...........................................................9
Removal .....................................................................10
Inspection...................................................................10
Installation ..................................................................10
PROPORTIONING VALVE (2WD)................................ 11
Inspection................................................................... 11
Removal and Installation (Built-in type)..................... 11
LOAD SENSING VALVE (4WD)...................................12
Inspection...................................................................12
Removal and Installation ...........................................12
BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET..................................14
Removal and Installation ...........................................14
Inspection...................................................................14
Adjustment .................................................................14
MASTER CYLINDER.....................................................16
Removal .....................................................................16
Disassembly...............................................................16
Inspection...................................................................17
Assembly ...................................................................17
Installation ..................................................................18
BRAKE BOOSTER........................................................19
On-vehicle Service.....................................................19OPERATING CHECK...............................................19
AIRTIGHT CHECK...................................................19
Removal .....................................................................19
Inspection...................................................................19
OUTPUT ROD LENGTH CHECK..............................19
Installation ..................................................................20
VACUUM PIPING...........................................................21
Vacuum Hose ............................................................21
Removal and Installation ...........................................21
Inspection...................................................................21
HOSES AND CONNECTORS...................................21
CHECK VALVE........................................................21
FRONT DISC BRAKE...................................................22
Components...............................................................22
Pad Replacement ......................................................22
Removal .....................................................................23
Disassembly...............................................................24
Inspection...................................................................24
CALIPER.................................................................24
ROTOR...................................................................24
Assembly ...................................................................25
Installation ..................................................................25
Brake Burnishing Procedure......................................25
REAR DRUM BRAKE...................................................26
Components...............................................................26
Removal .....................................................................26
Inspection...................................................................27
WHEEL CYLINDER..................................................27
Wheel Cylinder Overhaul...........................................28
Inspection...................................................................28
DRUM.....................................................................28
LINING....................................................................28
Installation ..................................................................28
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL......................................30
Components...............................................................30
Removal and Installation ...........................................30
Inspection...................................................................30
Adjustment .................................................................31
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ABS
DESCRIPTION...............................................................32
Purpose......................................................................32
Operation ...................................................................32
ABS Hydraulic Circuit ................................................32
System Components .................................................33
System Description ....................................................33
SENSOR.................................................................33
CONTROL UNIT (BUILT-IN ABS ACTUATOR AND
ELECTRIC UNIT)
.....................................................33
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT....................33
G SENSOR (4WD MODELS ONLY)..........................34
Component Parts and Harness Connector
Location .....................................................................35
Schematic ..................................................................36
Wiring Diagram - ABS - .............................................37
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION...............................................................41
Self-diagnosis ............................................................41
FUNCTION..............................................................41
SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE..............................41
HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
(MALFUNCTION CODES)
........................................42
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
(MALFUNCTION CODES)
........................................42
CONSULT-II ...............................................................43
CONSULT-II APPLICATION TO ABS..........................43
ECU (ABS CONTROL UNIT) PART NUMBER
MODE
.....................................................................43
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure............................44
SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE..............................44
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE.......................45
DATA MONITOR PROCEDURE................................46
ACTIVE TEST PROCEDURE....................................47
DATA MONITOR MODE...........................................48
ACTIVE TEST MODE...............................................48
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION..................49
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick
and Accurate Repair ..................................................49
INTRODUCTION......................................................49
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - BASIC INSPECTION...........50
Preliminary Check......................................................50
Ground Circuit Check ................................................53
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT GROUND.....53
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - GENERAL
DESCRIPTION...............................................................54
Malfunction Code/Symptom Chart.............................54
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
ITEMS.............................................................................56Wheel Sensor or Rotor ..............................................56
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE.....................................56
ABS Actuator Solenoid Valve or Solenoid Valve
Relay ..........................................................................59
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE.....................................59
Motor Relay or Motor.................................................61
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE.....................................61
Low Voltage ...............................................................63
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE.....................................63
G Sensor and Circuit .................................................65
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE.....................................65
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INSPECTION................67
Control Unit ................................................................68
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE.....................................68
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS.................69
1. ABS Works Frequently ..........................................69
2. Unexpected Pedal Action ......................................69
3. Long Stopping Distance ........................................70
4. ABS Does Not Work ..............................................71
5. Pedal Vibration and Noise.....................................71
6. Warning Lamp Does Not Come On When
Ignition Switch Is Turned On .....................................72
7. Warning Lamp Stays On When Ignition Switch
Is Turned On ..............................................................74
8. Vehicle Vibrates Excessively When ABS Is
Operating ...................................................................77
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................80
Front Wheel Sensor...................................................80
Rear Wheel Sensor ...................................................80
Front Sensor Rotor ....................................................81
REMOVAL...............................................................81
INSTALLATION........................................................81
Rear Sensor Rotor.....................................................81
REMOVAL...............................................................81
INSTALLATION........................................................81
G Sensor....................................................................81
ABS Actuator and Electric Unit..................................82
REMOVAL...............................................................82
INSTALLATION........................................................82
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........83
General Specifications ...............................................83
Disc Brake .................................................................83
Drum Brake................................................................83
Brake Pedal ...............................................................83
Parking Brake Control ...............................................84
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR
BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
NBBR0001The 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 system 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).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
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. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the RS section.
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.
SBR686C
Precautions for Brake SystemNBBR0002IUse brake fluid ªDOT 3º.
INever reuse drained brake fluid.
IBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
ITo clean master cylinder parts, disc brake caliper parts or
wheel cylinder parts, use clean brake fluid.
INever use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They
will ruin rubber parts of hydraulic system.
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IAlways torque brake lines when installing.
WARNING:
IClean brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize
risk of health hazard from powder caused by friction.
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PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
BR-3