2005 INFINITI QX4 service

PS-4
PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsEGS000U7
1. KV48105300-4 and 5295262U10
( — )
Connector A and O-ring
2. KV48105300-3 and 5295262U00
( — )
Eye-bolt and O-ring
3. KV48103500
(J26357 and J26357-10)
Pressure gauge and shut-off valve
4. KV48105300-1 and 5295262U00
( — )
Connector B and O-ring
5. KV48105300-2
( — )
NutMeasuring oil pump relief pressure
—
(J-44372)
Spring gaugeMeasuring steering wheel turning force
KV481J0010
(J-1859A)
Steering wheel pullerRemoving steering wheel
KV481J0020
(J-42578)
Steering wheel puller legsRemoving steering wheel Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
SGIA0427E
LST024
LHIA0043E
LHIA0044E
Tool name Description
Power tool Removing nuts and bolts
PBIC0190E

STEERING WHEEL
PS-7
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
PS
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STEERING WHEELPFP:48430
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEGS000UC
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

Check installation condition of steering gear assembly, front suspension, axle and steering column.

Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.

Check if the mounting nuts for steering gear assembly are loose.
Refer to PS-15, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn tires straight ahead, start engine, then turn steering wheel to the left and right lightly, and measure
steering wheel movement on the outer circumference when steering wheel is turned up to the point where
tires start moving.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL

Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to
FSU-6, "
Front Wheel Alignment" .
1. Turn tires straight ahead, check if steering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot be attained by repositioning the steering wheel two teeth or less on steering
stem, loosen tie-rod lock nuts of steering outer sockets, then adjust tie-rods by the same amount in the
opposite direction.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to operating temperature of 60° – 80°C (140° – 176°F).
4. Tires need to be inflated to specified pressure. Refer to WT-34, "
Tire" .
5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering
wheel has been turned 360° from the neutral position.
6. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect the
following:

Steering column. Refer to PS-11, "INSPECTION AFTER
REMOVAL" .

Power steering oil pump. Refer to PS-26, "CHECKING
RELIEF OIL PRESSURE" .
7. If steering column and power steering oil pump meet specifications, replace steering gear. Refer to PS-15,
"Removal and Installation" . End play of the axial direction for steering wheel : 0 mm (0 in)
LGIA0024E
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference : 0 − 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Tool number : J-44372
Steering wheel
turning force: 39 N (4 kg-f, 9 lb-f) or less
WGIA0035E

PS-26
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMPPFP:49110
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEGS000UJ
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
1. Connect Tool between oil pump discharge connector and high
pressure hose and then bleed air from the hydraulic circuit.
2. Start engine. Allow engine to run until tank temperature reaches 50 – 80°C (122 – 176°F).
CAUTION:

Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If engine is started with shut-off valve closed,
fluid pressure in power steering pump increases to maximum. This will raise fluid temperature
excessively.

Be careful not to contact hose with belt when engine is started.
3. With engine at idle, close shut-off valve and read the relief oil pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve of pressure gauge for more than 10 seconds.
4. After measurement, open shut-off valve slowly.

If relief oil pressure is outside the specification, disassemble and repair oil pump. Refer to PS-17, "Dis-
assembly and Assembly" .
5. After inspection, disconnect oil pressure gauge and oil pressure gauge adapter from hydraulic circuit, con-
nect oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose. Add fluid and bleed air from hydraulic circuit
thoroughly. Refer to PS-6, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Removal and InstallationEGS000UK
REMOVAL
1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
2. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove power steering reservoir tank.
5. Remove serpentine drive belt belt from auto tensioner and power steering pump. Refer to EM-12,
"Removal and Installation" .
6. Disconnect pressure sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove high pressure and low pressure piping from power steering oil pump. Refer to PS-31, "
HYDRAU-
LIC LINE" .
8. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to PS-31, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque.

After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-6, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
NOTE:
Belt tension is automatic and requires no adjustment.
Tool number:
Pressure gauge and shut-off valveKV48103500
(J26357 and J26357-10)
Oil pump sideConnector A and
O-ringKV48105300-4 and 5295262U10
(—)
Eye-bolt and O-ringKV48105300-3 and 5295262U00
(—)
High pressure
piping sideConnector B and
O-ringKV48105300-1 and 5295262U00
(—)
NutKV48105300-2
( — )
Relief oil pressure
: 9.0 – 9.8 mPa (91.77 – 99.93 kg/cm2 , 1305.34 – 1421.37 psi)
SGIA0570E

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
PS-33
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
PS
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Steering WheelEGS000UN
Steering ColumnEGS000UO
Inspection After Assembly
Unit: mm (in)
Inspection After Removal
Unit: mm (in) End play of the axial direction for steering wheel 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference 0 − 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Steering wheel turning force 39 N (4 kg-f, 9 lb-f) or less
Steering column length “L”610 (24.02)
WGIA0080E
Steering column length “L2”262 (10.31)
Steering column length “L1” 158 (6.22)
SGIA0475E

PS-34
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Inspection After Installation
Steering Outer Socket and Inner SocketEGS000UP
Unit: mm (in) Range “A”61.3 mm (2.41 in)
Tilt mechanism range (Manual tilt) 3° per notch at 5 steps
WGIA0083E
Tie-rod ball joint outer socketSwinging torque 0.3 − 2.9 N·m (0.03 − 0.29 kg-m, 3 − 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Measuring point: cotter pin hole of stud4.84 − 46.7 N (0.50 − 4.7 kg, 4 − 34 lb)
Rotating torque 0.3 − 2.9 N·m (0.03 − 0.29 kg-m, 3 − 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Tie-rod ball joint inner socketSwinging torque 1.0 − 7.8 N·m (0.11 − 0.79 kg-m, 9 − 69 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance

Measuring point: "L" mark see above,
"L"=83.2 mm (3.276 in).12.1 − 93.7 N (1.3 − 9.5 kg, 9 − 69 lb)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.08 in) or less
SGIA0358E
Inner socket length “L” 115.2 (4.54)
SGIA0167E

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
PS-35
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
PS
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Steering GearEGS0014O
Oil PumpEGS000UR
Steering FluidEGS000US
Steering gear modelPR26AM
Rack neutral position, dimension “L” (rack stroke) 85.5 mm (3.36 in)
Rack sliding forceAt the neutral point:
Range within ± 11.5 mm
(±0.453 in) from the neutral
position
(in power ON)Area average value 250.1 − 308.9 N (25.5 − 31.5 kg, 56.2 − 69.5 lb)
Area minimum value 200 N (20.4 kg, 45 lb)
Allowable variation 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) or less
STC0034D
Relief oil pressure
9.0 − 9.8 mPa (91.77 − 99.93 kg/cm2 , 1305.34 − 1421.37 psi)
Fluid capacity
Approx. 1.0 (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp qt)

PS-36
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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RAX-1
REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
SECTION RAX
A
B
RAX
Revision: October 20052005 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
WHEEL HUB .............................................................. 5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 5
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
REMOVAL ............................................................. 5
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 6REAR DRIVE SHAFT ................................................. 7
Components ............................................................. 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 8
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .................. 9
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 14
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 14
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 14