2005 INFINITI QX4 service

BODY REPAIR
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Front pillar butt joint can be determined anywhere within shaded
area as shown in the figure. The best location for the butt joint is
at position A due to the construction of the vehicle. Refer to the
front pillar section.

Determine cutting position and record distance from the locating
indent. Use this distance when cutting the service part. Cut outer
front pillar over 60 mm above inner front pillar cut position.

Prepare a cutting jig to make outer pillar easier to cut. Also, this
will permit service part to be accurately cut at joint position.

An example of cutting operation using a cutting jig is as follows.
1. Mark cutting lines.
A: Cut position of outer pillar
B: Cut position of inner pillar
2. Align cutting line with notch on jig. Clamp jig to pillar.
3. Cut outer pillar along groove of jig. (At position A)
4. Remove jig and cut remaining portions.
5. Cut inner pillar at position B in same manner.
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BR-1
BRAKE SYSTEM
F BRAKES
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Revision: October 20052005 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
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 ...................................................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 9
On-board Inspection ................................................. 9
LEVEL CHECK ..................................................... 9
Drain and Refill ......................................................... 9
Bleeding Brake System .......................................... 10
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE .....................................11
Hydraulic Circuit ......................................................11
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Hose ........11
REMOVAL ............................................................11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Hose ....... 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Inspection After Installation .................................... 13
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................................. 14
On-board Inspection ............................................... 14
LEAK INSPECTION ............................................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 15
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 15
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................... 16
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 16
OPERATING CHECK .......................................... 16
AIRTIGHT CHECK .............................................. 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
VACUUM LINES ....................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
Inspection ............................................................... 19
VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................... 19
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION ............................. 19
FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................... 20
On-vehicle Inspection ............................................. 20
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 20
Components ........................................................... 20
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad .................. 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly
and Disc Rotor ........................................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper
Assembly ................................................................ 22
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 22
CALIPER INSPECTION ...................................... 23
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 23
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 24
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 24
REAR DISC BRAKE ................................................. 26
On-vehicle Inspection ............................................. 26
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 26
Components ........................................................... 26
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad .................. 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27

BR-2Revision: October 20052005 QX56 INSTALLATION .................................................... 27
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc
Rotor ....................................................................... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSTALLATION .................................................... 27
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper ......... 28
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 28
CALIPER INSPECTION ...................................... 28
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 29
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 29
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 30SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ......31
General Specifications ............................................31
Brake Pedal ............................................................31
Brake Booster .........................................................31
Check Valve ............................................................31
Front Disc Brake .....................................................31
Rear Disc Brake ......................................................32

PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WA RN ING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Brake SystemEFS004VX

Always use recommended brake fluid. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper and wheel cylinder, use clean brake fluid.

Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.

Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tube.

Always check tightening torque when installing brake lines.

Before working, turn ignition switch to OFF and disconnect con-
nectors for ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery
terminals.

Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing
drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to BR-24, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
WA RN ING:

Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe
with a dust collector.SBR6 86 C

BR-4
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsEFS004VY
Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
2. Torque wrenchRemoving and installing each brake
piping
a: 10mm (0.39 in)/12mm (0.47 in)
Power toolRemoving front and rear caliper as-
sembly, tires
S-NT360
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BR-16
BRAKE BOOSTER
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On-Vehicle ServiceEF S0 04 WC
OPERATING CHECK
With engine stopped, change the vacuum to the atmospheric pres-
sure by depressing brake pedal several times. Then with brake
pedal fully depressed, start engine and when the vacuum pressure
reaches the standard, make sure the clearance between brake pedal
and floor panel decreases.
CAUTION:
Depressing pedal interval is approximately 5 seconds.
AIRTIGHT CHECK

Run engine at idle for approximately 1 minute, and stop it after
applying vacuum to booster. Depress brake pedal normally to
change the vacuum to the atmospheric pressure. Make sure dis-
tance between brake pedal and floor panel gradually increases.

Depress brake pedal while engine is running and stop engine
with pedal depressed. The pedal stroke should not change after
holding pedal down for 30 seconds.
CAUTION:
Depressing pedal interval is approximately 5 seconds.
BRA0037D
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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Clean dust on cylinder body and brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of
airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:

While removing cylinder body never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.

It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of cylinder body. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.

Do not damage piston boot.

Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-24, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadEFS004WI
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Suspend cylinder body with a wire and remove pad retainers, pads, and shims from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Push pistons in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in piston.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
2. Attach pad retainers, pads, and shims to torque member.
NOTE:
Apply Molykote M-77 grease to shims and pad retainers where brake pads contact.
CAUTION:
When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it does
not float up higher than torque member, as shown in the fig-
ure.
3. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
Refer to BR-20, "
Components" .
4. Check brake for drag.
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly and Disc RotorEFS004WJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid as necessary. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove torque member bolts.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
NOTE:
When servicing cylinder body, remove sliding pin bolts and torque member from cylinder body.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seal from cylin-
der body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:

Use new brake fluid for cleaning. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. Refer to
MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Check inside surface of cylinder body for score, rust, wear, damage or foreign materials. If any of
the above conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.

Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
Torque Member
Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the above con-
dition are observed.
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust or foreign materials are
stuck to sliding surface.
Sliding Pins, and Sliding Pin Boots
Check sliding pin and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. If damage or deformation is present,
replace the affected part.
CAUTION:
Trailing/upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply clean brake fluid to new piston seal and insert seal in to
groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
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