2004 INFINITI QX56 oil filter

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QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56

Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS000ZU
Unit: mm (in)
Brake PedalELS000ZV
Unit: mm (in)
Refill CapacitiesELS000YO
Brake model CLZ31VC (Front) AD14VE (Rear)
Brake PadStandard thickness (new) 11.88 (0.468) 12.13 (0.478)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039) 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 26.0 (1.024) 14.0 (0.551)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 (0.965) 12.0 (0.472)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.04 (0.0016) 0.05 (0.0020)
Brake pedal height (from dash lower panel top surface) 182.3
− 192.3 (7.18 − 7.57)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running] More than 90.3 (3.55)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 − 1.96 (0.029 − 0.077)
Pedal play 3 − 11 (0.12 − 0.43)
Description Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change
6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Without oil filter change 5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level 14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 gal
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 1 1/8 qt 7/8 qt
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system lubricants 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

AT-16
A/T FLUID
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14. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 - 9 kg/cm2 (70 - 130 psi) through each steel line from the cooler side
back toward the transmission for 10 seconds to force out any remaining fluid.
15. Ensure all debris is removed from the steel cooler lines.
16. Ensure all debris is removed from the banjo bolts and fittings.
17. PerformAT-16, "
A/T FLUID COOLER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE" .
A/T FLUID COOLER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Insufficient cleaning of the cooler inlet hose exterior may lead to inaccurate debris identification.
1. Position an oil pan under the automatic transmission's inlet and outlet cooler hoses.
2. Clean the exterior and tip of the cooler inlet hose.
3. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission
Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:

Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying
the Transmission Cooler Cleaner.

Spray cooler cleaner only with adequate ventilation.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Do not breath vapors or spray mist.
4. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis-
sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet
hose until fluid flows out of the cooler inlet hose for 5 seconds.
5. Tie a common white, basket-type coffee filter to the end of the
cooler inlet hose.
6. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
7. Wrap a shop rag around the air gun tip and end of cooler outlet
hose.
8. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 - 9 kg/cm
2 (70 - 130 psi)
through the cooler outlet hose to force any remaining A/T fluid
into the coffee filter.
9. Remove the coffee filter from the end of the cooler inlet hose.
10. Perform AT - 1 7 , "
A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCE-
DURE" .
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A/T FLUID
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A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the coffee filter for debris.
a. If small metal debris less than 1mm (0.040 in) in size or metal
powder is found in the coffee filter, this is normal. If normal
debris is found, the A/T fluid cooler/radiator can be re-used and
the procedure is ended.
b. If one or more pieces of debris are found that are over 1mm
(0.040 in) in size and/or peeled clutch facing material is found in
the coffee filter, the fluid cooler is not serviceable. The A/T fluid
cooler/radiator must be replaced and the inspection procedure is
ended. Refer to CO-10, "
RADIATOR" .
A/T FLUID COOLER FINAL INSPECTION
After performing all procedures, ensure that all remaining oil is cleaned from all components.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Judgement of Line Pressure Test
ROAD TEST
Description

The road test inspects overall performance of the A/T and analyzes possible malfunction causes.

The road test is carried out in the following three stages.
1. Check before engine is started. Refer to AT - 6 2
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2. Check at idle. Refer to AT- 6 2
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3. Cruise test

Inspect all the items from Part 1 to Part 3. Refer to AT- 6 3 , AT- 6 5 , AT- 6 6 .

Before beginning the road test, check the test procedure and inspection items.

Test all inspection items until the symptom is uncovered. Diagnose NG items when all road tests are com-
plete.
Judgement Possible cause
Idle speedLow for all positions
(P, R, N, D)Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and low oil pump output.
For example

Oil pump wear

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking or spring fatigue

Oil strainer
oil pump
pressure regulator valve passage oil leak

Engine idle speed too low
Only low for a spe-
cific positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
HighPossible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment func-
tion.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

ATF temperature sensor malfunction

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking in “OFF” state, filter clog, cut line)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Stall speedOil pressure does
not rise higher than
the oil pressure for
idle.Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

TCM breakdown

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (shorting, sticking in“ ON” state)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking

Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
The pressure rises,
but does not enter
the standard posi-
tion.Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the pres-
sure adjustment function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking, filter clog)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking

Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
Only low for a spe-
cific positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.

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COMBINATION METERS
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Next test requested Sc1XXDisplays 8-bit software
configuration value in Hex
format.Bit Coding
7-3 = reserved for future use
2 = TCS/VDC 0 = not present
1 = present
1 = Shift type 0 = Column shift
1 = Floor shift
0 = ICC 0 = not present
1 = present
Next test requested Sc2XXDisplays 8-bit software
configuration value in Hex
format.Bit coding
7-0 = Reserved for future use
Next test requested EprXXDisplays 8-bit software
configuration value in Hex
format.Bit Coding
7-2 = reserved for future use
1 = A/T Oil Temp (gauge)
0 = not present
1 = present
1 = Odo Units 0 = kilometers
1 = miles
Next test requested 1nFXXDisplays 8-bit market info
value in Hex format.$31 = USA
$2A = Canada
Next test requested cYLXXDisplays 8-bit engine con-
figuration value in Hex
format.$08 = 8 cylinder
$06 = 6 cylinder
Next test requested FFXXXXDisplays 16-bit fuel flow
constant "Q" in tenths of
cc/min in Hex format.$0000 - $FFFF
Next test requested tFDisplays 16-bit tire factor
"A" in hundredths in Hex
format.$0000 - $FFFF
Next test requested ot1XXDisplays oil pressure tell-
tale "on" threshold in A/D
counts in Hex format.$00 - $FF
Next test requested ot0XXDisplays oil pressure tell-
tale "off" threshold in A/D
counts in Hex format.$00 - $FF
Next test requested XXXXXRaw uncompensated
english speed value in
hundredths of MPH.
Speedometer indicates
present speed.Will display "-----" if message is
not received. Will display
"99999" if data received is
invalid
Next test requested XXXXXRaw uncompensated
metric speed value in
hundredths of KPH.
Speedometer indicates
present speed.Will display "-----" if message is
not received. Will display
"99999" if data received is
invalid
Next test requested tXXXXTachometer value in
RPM. Tachometer indi-
cates present RPM.Will display "-----" if message is
not received.
Next test requested F1 XXXXPresent ratioed fuel level
A/D input 1 in decimal for-
mat. Fuel gauge indicates
present filtered level.000-009 = Short circuit
010-254 = Normal range
255 = Open circuit
--- = Missing 5 seconds
Next test requested XXXCLast temperature gauge
input value in degrees C.
Temperature gauge indi-
cates present filtered tem-
perature.Will display "---"C if message is
not received.
Will display "999" if data
received is invalid. Event Odometer Display Description of Test/Data Notes:

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Air Air duct
55555 5EM-14
Air cleanerEM-14
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-14
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-15
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-15
Cranking Battery
111111
11SC-4
Generator circuitSC-17
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-15
PNP switch 4AT- 1 0 9
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-59
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-73
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va lv e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-35
CamshaftEM-43
Intake valve
3EM-59
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5EM-19
, EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 5EM-22
, LU-
10 , LU-11
, LU-13
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLU-7
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

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ENGINE MECHANICAL
B ENGINE
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Revision: August 20072004 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant ...................... 3
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 3
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 3
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 3
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 3
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ......................... 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 4
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 4
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 4
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 7
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 9
NVH Troubleshooting —Engine Noise ..................... 9
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ..................................................... 10
ENGINE ROOM COVER ...........................................11
Removal and Installation .........................................11
REMOVAL ............................................................11
INSTALLATION ....................................................11
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 12
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 12
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
DRIVE BELT ....................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley ............. 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER ................... 14INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 18
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST .......................................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 25
IGNITION COIL ......................................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ............. 27
Removal and Installation ........................................ 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ........................ 29
Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 32
ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 33
Removal and Installation ........................................ 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION ................................................... 34
TIMING CHAIN .......................................................... 35
Removal and Installation ........................................ 35
REMOVAL ........................................................... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 39
INSTALLATION ................................................... 39

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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINERP F P : 1111 0
Removal and InstallationEBS00ILH
REMOVAL
WAR NIN G:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
1. Remove the engine. Refer to EM-70, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the oil pan (lower) using the following steps.
a. Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts in reverse order shown using
power tool.
1. Oil pan (Upper) 2. O-ring 3. O-ring
4. O-ring 5. O-ring (with collar) 6. Oil level gauge guide
7. Oil level gauge 8. O-ring 9. Connector bolt
10. Oil filter 11. Oil cooler 12. Relief valve
13. Oil pressure switch 14. Gasket 15. Drain plug
16. Oil pan (Lower) 17. Oil strainer
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