2004 INFINITI QX56 wheel alignment

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Front Suspension PartsEES0010I
Check front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and
other damage.

Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
If looseness is noted, inspect wheel bearing end play, then
check ball joint end play. Refer to FSU-15, "
Inspection" .

Make sure that the cotter pin is inserted (4WD only).

Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

Check shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.

Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks and other damage.
Front Wheel AlignmentEES0010J
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WAR NIN G:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before
making any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in
their designated positions.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to WT-4, "
Inspection" .
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the rear suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-21, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )" .

For air leveling vehicles, verify the level using Consult-II memory register 1103 and set to 0 ± 10 mm (0
± 0.39 in) as necessary.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.

This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.

The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.

The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.

The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.

Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.Suspension component torques : Refer to FSU-5,
"Components" .
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Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to FSU-21,
"Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )" .
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.

The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators
may not be correct.

This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.

Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.
CAMBER AND CASTER
1. Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels
with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to
specification.
2. If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using
the adjusting bolts in the front lower link.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
NOTE:
Camber changes about 3' (0.11°) with each graduation of one
adjusting bolt. Refer to table below for examples of lower link
adjusting bolt effect on camber and caster.
3. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification. Refer to FSU-5, "
Components" . Camber : Refer to FSU-20, "
Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*1 )" .
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Rear adjusting
bolt1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0 1 In 1 Out
Front adjusting
bolt1 Out 1 In 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0
Camber
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)0 (0) 0 (0) 7' (0.11°)-7' (-0.11°)3' (0.11°) -3' (-0.11°)3' (0.11°) -3' (-0.11°)
Caster
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)-14' (-0.11°) 14' (0.11°) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7' (0.11°) -7' (-0.11°)-7' (-0.11°)7' (0.11°)

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TOE-IN
WAR NIN G:

Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires
at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are
measuring points.
4. Measure the distance “A” on the rear side of the front tires as
shown.
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180°
degrees (1/2 a turn).
CAUTION:
If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2
turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never
push the vehicle backward.
6. Measure the distance “B” on the front side of the front tires at the
same marks as shown. Total toe-in is calculated as “A” – “B”.
7. Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer tie-
rods.
a. Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
b. Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
c. Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specification.
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
1. Start engine and run at idle.
2. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Then move vehicle for-
ward until front wheels rest on turning radius gauge properly.

Make sure vehicle is level.
3. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turning
angle.

If front wheel turning angles are out of the specification, check
if the following parts are worn or damaged.
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Total toe-in : Refer to FSU-20, "Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*1 )" .
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Standard length “L” : Refer to PS-15, "POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINK-
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Lock nut : Refer to PS-15, "
Removal and
Installation" .
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Wheel turning angle
(full turn): Refer to FSU-20, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1 )" .
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UPPER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove wheel opening shield.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint.
4. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using
Tool.

Support lower link with jack.
5. Remove upper link mounting bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Upper Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Upper Link Ball Joint
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-5, "Components" .

When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-6, "Rotation" .

After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to FSU-6, "Front
Wheel Alignment" . Tool number : ST29020001 (J24319-01)
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Removal and InstallationEES0010O
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove lower shock absorber bolt.
3. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod lower nut using power tool, then separate connecting rod from lower
link. Refer to FSU-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to FAX-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then
separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.
6. Remove lower link adjusting bolts and nuts, then the lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lower Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Lower Link Bushing
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-5, "Components" .

When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-6, "Rotation" .

After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to FSU-6, "Front
Wheel Alignment" .
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KNUCKLE
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Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are within specifications. Refer to FSU-21, "
Ball Joint" .
Removal and InstallationEES0010S
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire from vehicle using power tool.
2. Without disconnecting the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with
wire. Refer to BR-22, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
CAUTION:
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so that the brake
hose in not under tension.
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove ABS sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-64, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on ABS sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
6. Remove steering outer socket cotter pin at steering knuckle, then loosen mounting nut using power tool.
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to FSU-5, "Components" for tightening torques.

When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
align the marks.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-25, "
DISC
ROTOR INSPECTION" .)

When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-6, "Rotation" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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General Specifications (Front)EES0010T
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )EES0012Y
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 37° 31′ (37.52°)
*3: Target value 33° 59′ (33.98°)
*4: Target value 37° 44′ (37.73°)
*5: Target value 33° 29′ (33.48°) Suspension type Independent double wishbone coil over shock
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
StabilizerStandard equipment
Drive type2WD 4WD
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum -0° 51′ (-0.85°)-0° 33′ (-0.55°)
Nominal -0° 6′ (-0.10°)0° 12′ (0.20°)
Maximum 0° 39′ (0.65°)0° 57′ (0.95°)
Cross camber 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 3° 15′ (3.25°)2°45′ (2.75°)
Nominal 4° 0′ (4.00°)3° 30′ (3.50°)
Maximum 4° 45′ (4.75°)4° 15′ (4.25°)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree)13° 32′ (13.53°)13°13′ (13.22°)
Total toe-inDistance (A − B)Minimum 1.8 mm (0.07 in) 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) 2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Maximum 3.8 mm (0.15 in) 3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Angle (left side and right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 0° 3′ (0.05°)0° 3′ (0.05°)
Nominal 0° 5′ (0.08°)0° 5′ (0.08°)
Maximum 0° 7′ (0.12°)0° 7′ (0.12°)
Wheel turning angle
(full turn)Inside
Degree minute (decimal degree)34° 31′ – 38° 31′ *2
(34.52° – 38.52°)34° 44′ – 38° 44′ *4
(34.73° – 38.73°)
Outside
Degree minute (decimal degree)30° 59′ – 34° 59′ *3
(30.98° – 34.98°)30° 29′ – 34° 29′ *5
(30.48° – 34.48°)
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