2004 INFINITI QX56 brakes

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ACS-6
[ICC]
DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
OutlineEKS007RI
The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system automatically maintains a selected distance from the vehicle
ahead according to that vehicle's speed, or at the set speed, if the road ahead is clear.
The ICC function has two cruise control modes and brake assist (with preview function). The ICC system may
AUTO-CANCEL for various reasons, for example, when the windshield wipers are operated at the low speed
(LO) or high speed (HI) position.
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the same speed as other vehicles, can be maintained without the
constant need to adjust the operating speed as with a conventional cruise control system.
The system is intended to enhance the operation of the vehicle when following another vehicle in the same
lane and direction.
If the distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle ahead, the system will reduce speed so that the vehicle
ahead can be followed at the selected distance.
The system automatically controls the throttle and applies the brakes (up to 25% of vehicle braking power) if
necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is approximately 390 ft (120 m) ahead.
Refer to Owner's Manual for Intelligent Cruise Control System operating instructions.
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL MODE
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode is cruising at preset speeds.
Refer to Owner's Manual for Intelligent Cruise Control System operation instructions.
BRAKE ASSIST (WITH PREVIEW FUNCTION)
When the force applied to brake pedal exceeds a certain level, the brake assist is activated and generates a
greater braking force than that of a conventional brake booster, even with light pedal force.
When the preview function identifies the need to apply the sudden brake by sensing the vehicle ahead in the
same lane and the distance and relative speed from it, it applies the brake pre-pressure before driver
depresses the brake pedal and improves brake response by reducing its free play.
Refer to Owner's Manual for Intelligent Cruise Control System operating instructions.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
Information From Customer
KEY POINTS

WHAT..... Vehicle & A/T model

WHEN..... Date, Frequencies

WHERE..... Road conditions

HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Diagnostic Worksheet Chart
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Trans. Model Engine Mileage
Malfunction Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
Frequency❏ Continuous❏ Intermittent ( times a day)
Symptoms❏ Vehicle does not move. (❏ Any position❏ Particular position)
❏ No up-shift (❏ 1st → 2nd❏ 2nd → 3rd❏ 3rd → 4th ❏ 4th → 5th)
❏ No down-shift (❏ 5th → 4th ❏ 4th → 3rd❏ 3rd → 2nd❏ 2nd → 1st)
❏ Lock-up malfunction
❏ Shift point too high or too low.
❏ Shift shock or slip (❏ N → D❏ Lock-up❏ Any drive position)
❏ Noise or vibration
❏ No kick down
❏ No pattern select
❏ Others
()
AT CHECK indicator lamp Blinks for about 8 seconds.
❏ Continuously lit❏ Not lit
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)❏ Continuously lit❏ Not lit
1❏ Read the item on “cautions concerning fail-safe and understand the customer's complaint.AT- 4 3
2❏ ATF inspection
AT- 5 8❏ Leak (Repair leak location.)
❏ Sta te
❏ Amount
3❏ Stall test and line pressure test
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❏ Stall test
❏ Torque converter one-way clutch
❏ Front brake
❏ High and low reverse clutch
❏ Low coast brake
❏ Forward brake
❏ Reverse brake
❏ Forward one-way clutch❏ 1st one-way clutch
❏ 3rd one-way clutch
❏ Engine
❏ Line pressure low
❏ Except for input clutch and direct
clutch, clutches and brakes OK
❏ Line pressure inspection - Suspected part:

BR-1
BRAKE SYSTEM
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Revision: August 20072004 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tool ................................................. 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
BRAKE PEDAL .......................................................... 6
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................... 6
INSPECTION ........................................................ 6
ADJUSTMENT ...................................................... 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
BRAKE FLUID .......................................................... 10
On-board Inspection ............................................... 10
LEVEL CHECK ................................................... 10
Drain and Refill ....................................................... 10
Bleeding Brake System ...........................................11
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE .................................... 12
Hydraulic Circuit ..................................................... 12
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Hose ....... 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Hose ....... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Inspection After Installation .................................... 14
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................................. 15
On-board Inspection ............................................... 15
LEAK INSPECTION ............................................ 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................... 17
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 17
OPERATING CHECK .......................................... 17
AIRTIGHT CHECK .............................................. 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
VACUUM LINES ....................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
Inspection ............................................................... 20
VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................... 20
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION ............................. 20
FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................... 21
On-vehicle Inspection ............................................. 21
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 21
Components ........................................................... 21
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad .................. 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc
Rotor ....................................................................... 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper
Assembly ................................................................ 23
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 23
CALIPER INSPECTION ...................................... 24
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 24
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 25
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 25
REAR DISC BRAKE ................................................. 27
On-vehicle Inspection ............................................. 27
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 27
Components ........................................................... 27
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad .................. 28

BRC-1
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
Precautions When Using CONSULT-II ..................... 3
CHECK POINTS FOR USING CONSULT-II ......... 3
Precautions for Brake Control .................................. 4
Precautions for CAN System ................................... 4
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 5
PREPARATION ........................................................... 6
Special Service Tool ................................................. 6
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................ 7
System Components ................................................ 7
ABS Function ........................................................... 8
EBD Function ........................................................... 8
TCS Function ........................................................... 8
VDC Function ........................................................... 8
Fail-Safe Function .................................................... 8
ABS/EBD SYSTEM ............................................... 9
VDC/TCS SYSTEM ............................................... 9
ACTIVE BOOSTER ............................................... 9
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ........................................ 9
CAN COMMUNICATION .......................................... 10
System Description ................................................ 10
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS .............................................11
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and
Accurate Repair ......................................................11
INTRODUCTION ..................................................11
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 12
CLARIFY CONCERN .......................................... 13
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................... 13
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 14
Schematic .............................................................. 15
Wiring Diagram — VDC — ..................................... 16
Basic Inspection ..................................................... 23
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, FLUID LEAK, AND
BRAKE PAD INSPECTION ................................. 23POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS
AND BATTERY INSPECTION ............................. 23
ABS WARNING LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
AND VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP INSPECTION ... 23
Warning Lamp and Indicator Timing ....................... 24
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............. 24
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II ......... 24
CONSULT-II Function (ABS) .................................. 28
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE
... 28
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 29
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 32
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 36
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
ITEMS ........................................................................ 38
Wheel Sensor System Inspection ........................... 38
Engine System Inspection ...................................... 39
ABS/TCS/VDC Control Unit Inspection .................. 40
Steering Angle Sensor System ............................... 40
Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor System Inspection ... 41
Solenoid and VDC Change-Over Valve System
Inspection ............................................................... 43
Actuator Motor, Motor Relay, and Circuit Inspection ... 44
Stop Lamp Switch System Inspection .................... 45
ABS/TCS/VDC Control Unit Power and Ground
Systems Inspection ................................................ 46
Brake Fluid Level Switch System Inspection .......... 47
Active Booster System Inspection .......................... 48
Delta Stroke Sensor System Inspection ................. 49
Pressure Sensor System Inspection ...................... 51
Steering Angle Sensor Safe Mode Inspection ........ 53
CAN Communication System Inspection ................ 54
ICC System Inspection ........................................... 54
Inspection For Self-diagnosis Result "ST ANGLE
SEN SIGNAL" ......................................................... 55
Inspection For Self-diagnosis Result "DECEL G
SEN SET" ............................................................... 55
VDC OFF Indicator lamp Does Not Illuminate ........ 55
Component Inspection ............................................ 56
VDC OFF SWITCH ............................................. 56

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items

REAR SONAR SYSTEM
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Pre-diagnosis InspectionEKS007EX
SENSOR STATUS CHECK

Check that the rear sonar sensor is properly aligned (bumper is not misaligned, no deformation in sensor
mounting area.

Check that snow, mud, or other foreign objects are not adhering to the rear sonar sensor.

Check that there is no deformation, scratches, or other damage to the rear sonar sensor.

Check that water has not accumulated in the rear sonar sensor.
CAUTION:
Use water, cotton swab, or other soft material for cleaning the sensor.
1. Check that there are no obstacles within each rear sonar sensor's detection range.
2. Check that there are no nearby ultrasound sources (such as the sounds of vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, or truck air brakes).
3. Check that the vehicle is on a level surface.
Self-diagnosis FunctionEKS007EY
There are four modes of self-diagnosis; entering diagnostics, requesting number of fault codes, requesting
fault codes, and idling or clearing fault codes. These steps must be followed in order. Self-diagnosis can be
manually exited by turning the ignition switch OFF, or selecting reverse gear. Self-diagnosis will exit unless a
fault code request occurs before a message is repeated five times without acknowledgement.
ENTERING DIAGNOSTICS MODE
1. Turn ignition switch ON. Rear sonar system OFF switch indica-
tor lamp illuminates for three seconds and then turns off.
2. Immediately push rear sonar system OFF switch ten times
within five seconds.
3. The sonar buzzer will sound once and the rear sonar system
OFF indicator will flash once.
REQUESTING NUMBER OF FAULT CODES MODE
1. While in diagnostic mode, push rear sonar system OFF switch
once.
2. The sonar buzzer will sound once.
3. Rear sonar system OFF indicator will flash once and sonar
buzzer will sound once for each fault code detected.
4. There will be a four second pause.
5. The number of fault codes will repeat five times then pause.
NOTE:
Self-diagnosis will exit unless requesting fault codes occurs
before five repeats ends.
Detection range
Rear sonar sensors Approx. 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) maximum
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FAX-4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS001AI
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise×× ×× ×××××××
Shake× ××× × ×××××
Vibration××××× × ×× ×
Shimmy× ×× ×××××
Shudder×××× ×××××
Poor quality ride or
handling××× ×××