2004 INFINITI QX56 service

PR-1
PROPELLER SHAFT
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION PR
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Revision: August 20072004 QX56 PREPARATION ........................................................... 2
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 2
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 3
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT .................................... 4
On-Vehicle Service ................................................... 4
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ........................ 4
INSPECTION ........................................................ 4
Removal and Installation .......................................... 4
REMOVAL ............................................................. 5
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 5
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 5
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 5
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 6REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ...................................... 8
On-Vehicle Service ................................................... 8
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ........................ 8
INSPECTION ........................................................ 8
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 10
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 11
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 12
General Specifications ............................................ 12
Snap Ring ............................................................... 13

PR-2
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsEDS002JX
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E

PR-4
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
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FRONT PROPELLER SHAFTPFP:37200
On-Vehicle ServiceEDS002JZ
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
NOTE:
If a vibration is present at high speed, inspect the propeller shaft run out first.
1. Measure the run out of the propeller shaft tube at several points
by rotating the final drive companion flange with your hands.
2. If the run out still exceeds specifications, disconnect the propel-
ler shaft at the final drive companion flange; then rotate the com-
panion flange 90°, 180°, 270° degrees and reconnect the
propeller shaft.
3. Check the run out again. If the run out still exceeds specifica-
tions, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
4. After installation, check for vibration by driving the vehicle.
INSPECTION
Inspect the propeller shaft tube for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Removal and InstallationEDS002K0
Model 2F1310
Propeller shaft run out limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
SDIA1759E
WDIA0047E
1. Propeller shaft tube 2. Snap ring 3. Journal bearing
4. Journal 5. Flange yoke

PR-8
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFTPFP:37000
On-Vehicle ServiceEDS002K2
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
NOTE:
If vibration is present at high speed, check propeller shaft run out first, then check mounting between propeller
shaft and companion flange.
1. Measure the run out of the propeller shaft tube at several points
by rotating the final drive companion flange with your hands.
2. If the run out still exceeds specifications, disconnect the propel-
ler shaft at the final drive companion flange; then rotate the com-
panion flange 90°, 180°, 270° degrees and reconnect propeller
shaft.
3. Check the run out again. If the run out still exceeds specifica-
tions, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
4. After installation, check for vibration by driving vehicle.
INSPECTION
Inspect the propeller shaft tube for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
Removal and InstallationEDS002K3
Model 2S1350
Propeller shaft run out limit : 1.02 mm (0.0402 in) or less
SDIA1781E
WDIA0048E
1. Propeller shaft tube 2. Snap ring 3. Journal bearing
4. Sleeve yoke 5. Journal 6. Flange yoke

PR-12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
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

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
PR-13
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Snap RingEDS002K6
Model 2F1310
Unit: mm (in)
*Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Model 2S1350
Unit: mm (in)
*Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.Thickness Color Part Number*
1.99 (0.0783) White 37146-C9400
2.02 (0.0795) Yellow 37147-C9400
2.05 (0.0807) Red 37148-C9400
2.08 (0.0819) Green 37149-C9400
2.11 (0.0831) Blue 37150-C9400
2.14 (0.0843) Light brown 37151-C9400
2.17 (0.0854) Black 37152-C9400
2.20 (0.0866) No paint 37153-C9400
Thickness Color Part Number*
1.600 - 1.638 (0.0630 - 0.0645) Black 37146-7S000
1.549 - 1.588 (0.0610 - 0.0625) Black 37147-7S000
1.524 - 1.562 (0.0600 - 0.0615) Black 37148-7S000
1.499 - 1.537 (0.0590 - 0.0605) Black 37149-7S000

PR-14
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: August 20072004 QX56

PS-1
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
G STEERING
CONTENTS
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SECTION PS
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PS
Revision: August 20072004 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions for Steering System .............................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
POWER STEERING FLUID ........................................ 6
Checking Fluid Level ................................................ 6
Checking Fluid Leakage ........................................... 6
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ................................. 6
STEERING WHEEL .................................................... 7
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 7
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION ...... 7
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY ................ 7
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEER-
ING WHEEL .......................................................... 7
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE .................................................................. 7
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE ..... 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
TILT SYSTEM ............................................................. 9
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
TILT MOTOR AND TILT SENSOR ........................ 9
STEERING COLUMN ............................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................11
INSTALLATION ....................................................11INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 12
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 13
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 13
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ...................... 14
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ............ 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 17
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 20
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 21
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................... 26
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 26
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE ................ 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 27
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 27
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 28
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 28
HYDRAULIC LINE .................................................... 31
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 33
Steering Wheel ....................................................... 33
Steering Column ..................................................... 33
Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket ................ 34
Steering Gear ......................................................... 35
Oil Pump ................................................................. 35
Steering Fluid .......................................................... 35