2004 INFINITI QX56 transmission

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and LubricantsELS00103
*1: For further details, MA-11, "SAE Viscosity Number" .
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III or MERCONTM or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.
*6: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F).
*7: DEXRON
TM III, MERCONTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN
dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTM III or MERCONTM Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.
*8: For further details, refer to GI-5, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)" . DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel
105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 galUnleaded gasoline with octane rating of
at least 91 AKI (RON 96) *8
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
change6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt

API Certification Mark *1

API grade SL, Energy Conserving *1

ILSAC grade GF-III *1 Without oil filter
change5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul)
7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling systemWith reservoir at
MAX level14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 galGenuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze
coolant or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2
Rear final drive oil
1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *6
Transfer fluid
3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qtGenuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Conti-
nental U.S and Alaska) or Canada NIS-
SAN Automatic Transmission Fluid *7
Front final drive oil
1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *6
Power steering fluid (PSF)
1.0 1 1/8 qt 7/8 qt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *3
Brake fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent,
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116) *4
Brake grease — — —PBC (poly butyl cuprysil) grease or
equivalent
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid
4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 galGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or
equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system lubricants
290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl ozNISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S
(DH-PS) or equivalent *5

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-II.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
7. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of approximately 65°C
(149°F) using “HOT” range on A/T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:

When wiping away the fluid level gauge, always use lint-
free paper, not a cloth one.

To check fluid level, insert the ATF level gauge until the
cap contacts the end of the charging pipe, with the gauge
reversed from the normal attachment conditions as
shown.
8. Check fluid condition.

If fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to check operation
of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.

If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-10,
"RADIATOR" and AT-15, "A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning" .
9. Install the removed ATF level gauge into the fluid charging pipe.
Changing A/T FluidELS001JN
1. Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the tightening bolt for the ATF level gauge.
4. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained fluid.

To replace the ATF, pour in new fluid at the charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time
drain the old fluid from the radiator cooler hose return side.

When the color of the fluid coming out is about the same as the color of the new fluid, the replacement
is complete. The amount of new transmission fluid to use should be 30 to 50% increase of the stipu-
lated amount.
CAUTION:

Use only specified ATF fluid. Do not mix with other fluid.

Using ATF other than the specified ATF fluid will cause deterioration in driveability and auto-
matic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not cov-
ered by the warranty.

When filling ATF, take care not to splash any heat generating parts such as the exhaust.
5. Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once.
6. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-21, "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If fluid is still dirty, repeat step 2.
through 5.
7. Install the removed ATF level gauge in the fluid charging pipe.
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Level gauge bolt : Refer to AT-13, "A/T FLUID" .
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ATF fluid capacity and specification : Refer to MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants" .
Drain plug : Refer to AT-13, "
A/T FLUID" .
Level gauge bolt : Refer to AT- 1 3 , "
A/T FLUID" .

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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the “SELECT DIAG
MODE" screen.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on “SELECT DIAG MODE”
screen.
2. Self-diagnosis results are displayed.
Display Item List
NOTE:
The details for display of the period are as follows:

CRNT: Error currently detected with IPDM E/R.

PAST: Error detected in the past and placed in IPDM E/R memory.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Touch "ALL SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on the “DATA MONITOR”
screen.
3. Touch “START”.
4. Touch the required monitoring item on "SELECTION FROM MENU".
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Display itemsCONSULT-II
display codeMalfunction detectionTIME
Possible
causes
CRNT PAST
NO DTC IS DETECTED.
FURTHER TESTING
MAY BE REQUIRED.—————
CAN COMM CIRC U1000

If CAN communication reception/transmission
data has a malfunction, or if any of the control
units fail, data reception/transmission cannot be
confirmed.

When the data in CAN communication is not
received before the specified time.XXAny of items
listed below
have errors:

TRANSMIT
DIAG

ECM

BCM/SEC
ALL SIGNALS All signals will be monitored.
MAIN SIGNALS Monitors the predetermined item(s).
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal(s).

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsEDS002K5
4X2 Model
4X4 Model
Applied modelVK56DE
Propeller shaft model2S1350
Number of joints2
Coupling method with rear final drive Flange type
Coupling method with transmission Sleeve type
Shaft length (Spider to spider) 1640 mm (64.57 in)
Shaft outer diameter 127.6 mm (5.02 in)
Journal axial play 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
Propeller shaft run out limit 1.02 mm (0.0402 in) or less
Propeller shaft joint flex effort 2.26 N·m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb) or less
Applied modelVK56DE
Propeller shaft modelFront Rear
2F1310 2S1350
Number of joints2
Coupling method with front final drive Flange type
Coupling method with transfer Flange type Sleeve type
Shaft length (Spider to spider) 718 mm (28.27 in) 1640 mm (64.57 in)
Shaft outer diameter 63 5 mm (2.5 in) 127.6 mm (5.02 in)
Journal axial play 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
Propeller shaft run out limit 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less 1.02 mm (0.0402 in) or less
Propeller shaft joint flex effort1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
or less2.26 N·m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb)
or less

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REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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2. Install the pinion mate shaft into the differential case so that it
meets the lock pin holes.
3. Adjust the clearance between rear face of side gear and thrust
washer by selecting the correct thickness side gear thrust
washer. Refer to RFD-26, "
AVAILABLE SIDE GEAR THRUST
WAS HER S" .
Use two feeler gauges as shown to prevent the side gear from
leaning.
SIDE BEARING PRELOAD
NOTE:
A selection of carrier side bearing adjusting washers is required for completion of this procedure.
1. All parts must be clean. The bearings must be well lubricated
with light oil or DEXRON
TM type automatic transmission fluid.
2. Place the differential case assembly, with the side bearing outer
races installed, into the gear carrier.
3. Insert the left and right side bearing adjusting washers in posi-
tion between the side bearings and the gear carrier as shown.
SPD5 53
Side gear thrust washer and
differential case clearance: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
or less
SPD8 28
SPD5 27
SPD9 24

TF-16
ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
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LINE PRESSURE SWITCH
1. With the transfer system design, control of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to the
front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.
The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different
operating conditions.
2. The line pressure switch turns ON when line pressure is produced.
3. The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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WORK SUPPORT
Purpose
When there is no problem with transfer and 4WD system, the following symptom in “AUTO” mode may be
claimed by a customer.

Vibration when accelerating on snow-covered or icy roads. (Note)
AUTO indicator lamp
(AUTO IND)OFFEngine at rest during 2WD-mode operation or system out
of order
ON 4WD shift switch in “4LO” or “4H” or “AUTO” position
LOCK indicator lamp
(LOCK IND)OFFEngine at rest and 4WD shift switch in “AUTO” position
during 2WD-mode operation or system out of order
ON 4WD shift switch in “4H” or “4LO” position
4LO indicator lamp
(4L IND)OFFEngine at rest and 4WD shift switch in “AUTO” position
during 2WD-mode operation or system out of order
ON 4WD shift switch in “4LO” position
Clutch force release limit
(CL/F RLS LIM)0.2, 0.3, 1.2 kgmIndicates the clutch force release setting applied using the
scan tool. 0.3 kgm is the default setting.
VDC operation switch
(VDC OPER SW)OFF VDC is not operating.
ON VDC is operating.
TCS operation switch
(TCS OPER SW)OFF TCS is not operating.
ON TCS is operating.
ATP indicator lamp
(ATP IND)OFF Normal operation.
ONDriver is attempting to shift into or out of 4L while the AT is
not in neutral.
Transfer case F speed
(T/F F SPEED)0.0 km/h (0.0 MPH) —
Automatic transmission R speed
(AT R SPEED)0.0 km/h (0.0 MPH) —
Automatic transmission gear position
(AT GEAR POSI)1,2,3,4 Displays actual AT gear position. Indicated items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, “DATA
MONITOR” mode)Display Conditions

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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RemovalEDS0018V
1. Remove A/T undercover using power tools.
2. Remove center exhaust tube and muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Remove front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to PR-5, "
REMOVAL" (front) and PR-9, "REMOVAL"
(rear).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal when removing the rear propeller
shaft
NOTE:
Insert a plug into rear oil seal after removing rear propeller shaft.
4. Remove A/T mount bolts. Refer to AT-255, "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
5. Position two suitable jacks under A/T and transfer assembly.
6. Remove crossmember. Refer to TF-109, "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
WAR NIN G:
Support A/T and transfer assembly using two suitable jacks while removing crossmember.
7. Disconnect the ATP switch, neutral 4LO switch, wait detection switch, transfer motor and transfer control
device electrical connectors.
8. Remove breather hoses from the actuator, transfer rear case and transfer motor.
9. Remove the shift actuator from the extension housing.
10. Remove transfer to A/T bolts.
WAR NIN G:
Support transfer assembly with suitable jack while removing it.
11. Remove transfer assembly.
InstallationEDS0018W
1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Bolt length : 45 mm (1.77 in)
Transfer bolt torque : 36 N·m (3.7 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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