2001 INFINITI QX4 wheel torque

IBefore assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF to all
parts. Apply petroleum jelly to protect O-rings and seals, or
hold bearings and washers in place during assembly. Do not
use grease.
IExtreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings,
seals and gaskets when assembling.
IReplace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil
pan or clogging strainer. Refer to ªATF COOLER SERVICEº,
AT-9.
IAfter overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.
IWhen the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the fluid is
drained. Old A/T fluid will remain in torque converter and ATF
cooling system.
Always follow the procedures when changing A/T fluid. Refer
to MA-21, ªChanging A/T Fluidº.
Service Notice or PrecautionsNBAT0004FAIL-SAFENBAT0004S01The TCM has an electronic Fail-Safe (limp home mode). This allows the vehicle to be driven even if a major
electrical input/output device circuit is damaged.
Under Fail-Safe, the vehicle always runs in third gear, even with a shift lever position of ª1º, ª2º or ªDº. The
customer may complain of sluggish or poor acceleration.
When the ignition key is turned ªONº following Fail-Safe operation, O/D OFF indicator lamp blinks for about
8 seconds. (For ªTCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)º, refer to AT-46.)
Fail-Safe may occur without electrical circuit damage if the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions (such
as excessive wheel spin followed by sudden braking). To recover normal shift pattern, turn the ignition key
ªOFFº for 5 seconds, then ªONº.
The blinking of the O/D OFF indicator lamp for about 8 seconds will appear only once and be cleared. The
customer may resume normal driving conditions.
Always follow the ªWORK FLOWº (Refer to AT-57).
The SELF-DIAGNOSIS results will be as follows:
The first SELF-DIAGNOSIS will indicate damage to the vehicle speed sensor or the revolution sensor.
During the next SELF-DIAGNOSIS, performed after checking the sensor, no damages will be indicated.
TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICENBAT0004S04The torque converter should be replaced under any of the following conditions:
IExternal leaks in the hub weld area.
IConverter hub is scored or damaged.
IConverter pilot is broken, damaged or fits poorly into crankshaft.
ISteel particles are found after flushing the cooler and cooler lines.
IPump is damaged or steel particles are found in the converter.
IVehicle has TCC shudder and/or no TCC apply. Replace only after all hydraulic and electrical diagnoses
have been made. (Converter clutch material may be glazed.)
IConverter is contaminated with engine coolant containing antifreeze.
IInternal failure of stator roller clutch.
IHeavy clutch debris due to overheating (blue converter).
ISteel particles or clutch lining material found in fluid filter or on magnet when no internal parts in unit are
worn or damaged Ð indicates that lining material came from converter.
The torque converter should not be replaced if:
IThe fluid has an odor, is discolored, and there is no evidence of metal or clutch facing particles.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-8

Torque Converter Clutch Control Valve OperationNBAT0180S0303
SAT048J
Lock-up Released
The OFF-duration of the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is
long, and pilot pressure is high. The pilot pressure pushes the end
face of the torque converter clutch control valve in combination with
spring force to move the valve to the left. As a result, converter
pressure is applied to chamber A (torque converter clutch piston
release side). Accordingly, the torque converter clutch piston
remains unlocked.
Lock-up Applied
When the OFF-duration of the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve is short, pilot pressure drains and becomes low. Accordingly,
the control valve moves to the right by the pilot pressure of the
other circuit and converter pressure. As a result, converter pres-
sure is applied to chamber B, keeping the torque converter clutch
piston applied.
Also smooth lock-up is provided by transient application and
release of the lock-up.
OVERRUN CLUTCH CONTROL (ENGINE BRAKE
CONTROL)
NBAT0180S04Forward one-way clutch is used to reduce shifting shocks in down-
shifting operations. This clutch transmits engine torque to the
wheels. However, drive force from the wheels is not transmitted to
the engine because the one-way clutch rotates idle. This means the
engine brake is not effective.
The overrun clutch operates when the engine brake is needed.
Overrun Clutch Operating ConditionsNBAT0180S0401
Gear position Throttle opening
ªDº position D
1,D2,D3gear position
Less than 3/16
ª2º position 2
1,22gear position
ª1º position 1
1,12gear position At any position
SAT014J
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
AT-30

SAT801C
12. Support A/T and transfer assembly with a jack.
13. Remove rear engine mounting member from body and A/T
assembly. Tighten rear engine mounting member to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to EM-59, ªRear Engine Mountingº.
14. Remove bolts securing A/T assembly to engine.
ISecure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
ISecure A/T assembly to a jack.
15. Lower A/T assembly with transfer.
SAT553J
SAT544J
Ð 2WD MODEL ÐNBAT0214S02CAUTION:
IDo not attach lifting cable to or place supporting fixture
under companion flange at rear of A/T (shown in the fig-
ure at left) when lifting/lowering A/T.
IBe sure to attach lifting cable to rear engine mounting or
dynamic damper location when lifting/lowering A/T.
1. Remove battery negative terminal.
2. Remove exhaust front and rear tubes.
3. Remove fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
4. Remove oil cooler pipe from A/T assembly.
5. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
6. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PD-4, ªComponentsº.
7. Remove A/T control cable from A/T assembly.
8. Disconnect A/T and speedometer sensor harness connectors.
9. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-18, ªRemoval and Installa-
tionº.
10. Remove gusset and rear plate cover securing engine to A/T
assembly.
11. Remove bolts securing torque converter to drive plate.
IRemove the bolts by turning crankshaft.
12. Support A/T assembly with a jack.
13. Remove rear engine mounting member from body and A/T
assembly. Tighten rear engine mounting member to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to EM-59, ªRear Engine Mountingº.
14. Remove bolts securing A/T assembly to engine.
15. Pull A/T assembly backwards.
ISecure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
ISecure A/T assembly to a jack.
16. Lower A/T assembly.
SAT977H
InstallationNBAT0107IDrive plate runout
Maximum allowable runout:
Refer to EM-70, ªFLYWHEEL/DRIVE PLATE RUNOUTº.
If this runout is out of specification, replace drive plate with ring
gear.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal (Cont'd)
AT-278

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNBAX0001IWhen installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IAfter installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
IAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0002The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST29020001
(J24319-01)
Ball joint remover
NT694
Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball
joint
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
KV401021S0
(Ð)
Bearing race drift
NT153
Installing wheel bearing outer race
KV40105400
(J36001)
Wheel bearing lock nut
wrench
NT154
Removing and installing wheel bearing lock
nut
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0003
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Hub cap drift
NT115
Installing hub cap
a: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
FRONT AXLE
Precautions
AX-2

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NBAX0034NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNBAX0034S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageÐ
AX-12
Ð
AX-6, 19
Ð
AX-4, 18
PD-3
PD-3
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT
in this chart.
Refer to AXLE
in this chart.
SU-3
SU-3
SU-3
BR-6
ST-6
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE SHAFTNoise, Vibration´´ ´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shake´ ´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
AXLENoise´´ ´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shake´´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
Vibration´´ ´ ´ ´´ ´
Shimmy´´ ´´´´´
Judder´ ´´´´´
Poor quality ride or
handling´´´ ´´´
´: Applicable
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT AXLE PARTSNBAX0004Check front axle parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and other
damage.
1. Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
2. Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªWheel Hub and Rotor Discº, AX-6.
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
AT
TF
PD
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
FRONT AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
AX-3

SFA747B
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGNBAX00051. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
2. Check axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 in)
3. Adjust wheel bearing preload if there is any axial end play or
wheel bearing does not turn smoothly.
Preload AdjustmentNBAX0005S01Adjust wheel bearing preload after wheel bearing has been
replaced or front axle has been reassembled.
Adjust wheel bearing preload as follows:
1. Before adjustment, thoroughly clean all parts to prevent dirt
entry.
SFA891-A
2. Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
IThreaded portion of spindle
IContact surface between wheel bearing lock washer (cham-
fered side) and outer wheel bearing
IGrease seal lip
IWheel hub (as shown at left)
SFA748B
3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 78 - 98 N´m (8 - 10 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft-lb)
4. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
5. Loosen wheel bearing lock nut so that torque becomes 0 N´m
(0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb).
6. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 0.5 - 1.5 N´m (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13.0 in-lb)
SFA747B
7. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
8. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 0.5 - 1.5 N´m (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13.0 in-lb)
9. Measure wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 in)
FRONT AXLE
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)
AX-4

SFA846-A
2. Install thrust washer onto drive shaft.
Make sure that thrust washer is facing in proper direction,
apply multi-purpose grease.
SFA762B
3. When installing drive shaft, adjust drive shaft axial end play by
selecting a suitable snap ring.
a. Temporarily install new snap ring on drive shaft in the same
thickness as it was installed before removal.
SFA847
b. Set dial gauge on drive shaft end.
c. Measure axial end play of drive shaft.
Axial end play: 0.45 mm (0.0177 in) or less
d. If axial end play is not within the specified limit, select another
snap ring.
1.1 mm (0.043 in)
1.3 mm (0.051 in)
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
1.7 mm (0.067 in)1.9 mm (0.075 in)
2.1 mm (0.083 in)
2.3 mm (0.091 in)
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
WHEEL BEARING (FRONT)NBAX0022
Wheel bearing lock nutTightening torque 78 - 98 N´m (8 - 10 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft-lb)
Retightening torque after loosening wheel bearing
lock nut0.5 - 1.5 N´m (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13.0 in-lb)
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Starting force at wheel hub bolt N (kg, lb) A
Turning angle 15É - 30É
Starting force at wheel hub bolt N (kg, lb) B
Wheel bearing preload at wheel hub bolt B þ A 7.06 - 20.99 N (0.72 - 2.14 kg, 1.59 - 4.72 lb)
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
AT
TF
PD
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-15

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNBAX0023IWhen installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IAfter installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
IAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0024The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV40101000
(J25604-01)
Axle stand
NT159
Removing rear axle shaft
ST36230000
(J25840-A)
Sliding hammer
NT126
Removing rear axle shaft
ST38020000
(Ð)
Bearing lock nut wrench
NT160
Removing wheel bearing lock nut
HT72480000 or
HT72210000
(J25852-B)
Rear axle shaft bearing
puller
NT161
Removing wheel bearing
ST37840000
(Ð)
Rear axle shaft guide
NT162
Installing rear axle shaft
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
AT
TF
PD
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
REAR AXLE
Precautions
AX-17