2004 INFINITI QX56 4WD

2004
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56

Drive Belt Deflection and Tension
Spark Plugs (Double Platinum Tipped)
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )ELS00112
*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 °)
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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-in Distance (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 °)
SFA234AC

AT-1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
C TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION AT
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Revision: August 20072004 QX56 INDEX FOR DTC ........................................................ 5
Alphabetical Index .................................................... 5
DTC No. Index ......................................................... 6
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 7
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 7
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System
of A/T and Engine .................................................... 7
Precautions .............................................................. 8
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 9
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 9
PREPARATION ......................................................... 10
Special Service Tools ............................................. 10
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 12
A/T FLUID ................................................................. 13
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................ 13
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 13
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning ...................................... 15
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM .......................................... 18
Cross-Sectional View (2WD models) ..................... 18
Cross-Sectional View (4WD models) ..................... 19
Shift Mechanism ..................................................... 20
TCM Function ......................................................... 31
CAN Communication .............................................. 32
Input/Output Signal of TCM .................................... 32
Line Pressure Control ............................................ 33
Shift Control ........................................................... 34
Lock-up Control ...................................................... 35
Engine Brake Control ............................................. 37
Control Valve .......................................................... 37
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ............ 39
Introduction ............................................................ 39
OBD-II Function for A/T System ............................. 39
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II ............ 39
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ................. 39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................... 42
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 43
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ................................ 43
Fail-Safe ................................................................. 43How To Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 45
A/T Electrical Parts Location .................................. 50
Circuit Diagram ....................................................... 51
Wiring Diagram — AT — ........................................ 52
Inspections Before Trouble Diagnosis .................... 58
Check Before Engine is Started .............................. 62
Check at Idle ........................................................... 62
Cruise Test - Part 1 ................................................. 63
Cruise Test - Part 2 ................................................. 65
Cruise Test - Part 3 ................................................. 66
Vehicle Speed When Shifting Gears ...................... 67
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing
Complete Lock-up .................................................. 67
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing
Slip Lock-up ............................................................ 67
Symptom Chart ....................................................... 68
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values ........... 90
CONSULT-II Function (A/T) .................................... 91
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ............103
Description ............................................................103
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................103
Possible Cause .....................................................103
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................103
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................104
DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT ...................105
Description ............................................................105
CONSULT-II Reference Value ..............................105
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................105
Possible Cause .....................................................105
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................105
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................106
DTC P0700 TCM .....................................................108
Description ............................................................108
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................108
Possible Cause .....................................................108
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................108
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................108
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH .109
Description ............................................................109

PREPARATION
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ST25850000
(J-25721-A)
Sliding hammer
a: 179 mm (7.05 in)
b: 70 mm (2.76 in)
c: 40 mm (1.57 in)
d: M12X1.75PRemove oil pump assembly
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(J-47002)
Transmission jack adapter kit
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(J-47002-1)
Center bracket (Pathfinder with All-
Mode 4WD)
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(J-47002-2)
Center bracket (Titan and Armada)
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(J-47002-3)
Adapter plate
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(J-47002-4)
Adapter blockAssist in removal of transmission and transfer
case as one assembly using only one trans-
mission jack. Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
NT422
LCIA0364E

AT-12
PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsUCS002C7
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
Drift
a: 22 mm (0.87 in) dia.Installing manual shaft seals
Drift
a: 64 mm (2.52 in) dia.Installing rear oil seal (4WD models)
PBIC0190E
NT083
SCIA5338E

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Cross-Sectional View (4WD models)UCS002C C
1. Front planetary gear 2. Mid planetary gear 3. Rear planetary gear
4. Direct clutch 5. High and low reverse clutch 6. Reverse brake
7. Drum support 8. Forward brake 9. Low coast brake
10. Input shaft 11. Torque converter 12. Oil pump
13. Front brake 14. 3rd one-way clutch 15. Input clutch
16. 1st one-way clutch 17. Control valve with TCM 18. Forward one-way clutch
19. Adapter case 20. Output shaft
SCIA5268E

AT-252
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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Rear Oil SealUCS002JC
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Remove rear propeller shaft.Refer to PR-9, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove transfer from transmission (4WD models). Refer to TF-
109, "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
3. Remove rear oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch rear extension assembly (2WD
models) or adapter case assembly (4WD models).
Installation
CAUTION:
After completing installation, check fluid leakage and fluid level. Refer to AT-1 3, "
Changing A/T Fluid"
,AT- 1 3 , "Checking A/T Fluid" .
1. As shown below, use a drift to drive rear oil seal into the exten-
sion case (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models) until it
is flush.
CAUTION:

Apply ATF to rear oil seal.

Do not reuse rear oil seal
2. Install transfer to transmission (4WD models). Refer to TF-109,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
3. Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-9, "
INSTALLATION" .
SCIA5254E
SCIA5255E

OVERHAUL
AT-267
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4WD models
SCIA5184E
1. Rear oil seal 2. Bracket 3. Adapter case
4. Parking actuator support 5. Return spring 6. Parking pawl

AT-270
OVERHAUL
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4WD models
SCIA5189E