2005 INFINITI QX4 service

SRS-52
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
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For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS-7, "Direct-connect SRS Com-
ponent Connectors" .
CAUTION:

Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected.
Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Operation Check" .
Service Replacement Passenger Air Bag Module
1. Install the front passenger air bag module to the instrument
panel pad assembly.
2. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
3. Connect the front passenger air bag module harness connector to yellow 4-pin service replacement air
bag connector and fasten connector to mounting bracket.
CAUTION:

Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected.
Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Operation Check" .
WIRING HARNESS MODIFICATION
The passenger air bag module originally installed in the vehicle uses direct-connect style harness connectors.
Service replacement passenger air bag modules use tab-locking style harness connectors. If the passenger
air bag module is replaced or if the direct-connect harness connectors are damaged, the vehicle wiring har-
ness must be modified to allow connection of the service replacement passenger air bag module.
NOTE:
The wiring harness modification is to be performed only if the vehicle is equipped with the original passenger
air bag which uses direct-connect harness connectors. If the passenger air bag is to be replaced in a vehicle
that has already had the service replacement passenger air bag installed, the wiring harness modification is
not required.
CAUTION:

Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect front passenger air bag module con-
nectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be
replaced and the wiring harness modified.

Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least
3 minutes.

Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected.
Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Operation Check" .
1. Locate the yellow and orange direct-connect passenger air bag module harness connectors.
2. Use wire cutters to cut back both previously used direct-connect passenger air bag module harness con-
nectors from the vehicle wiring harness approximately 50 mm (1.9 in) from the connectors.
3. Remove approximately 150 mm (5.9 in) of the vehicle harness covering from the cut end.
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4. Slide a piece of dual-wall heat shrink tubing (provided in the pas-
senger air bag service kit) onto each wire of the previously used
vehicle wiring harness.
5. Fold each wire back and insert into the end of the heat shrink
tubing so that the end of the wire is approximately centered in
the heat shrink tubing.
6. Use a heat gun to shrink the heat shrink tubing and seal the wire.
7. Use electrical tape to secure the modified circuits to the outside of the wiring harness.
8. Locate the front passenger air bag service replacement connec-
tor that is taped back to the main harness. Unwrap the tape to
access the yellow service replacement connector and remove
the dust cover from the connector.
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TF-1
TRANSFER
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 4
Precautions for Transfer Assembly and Transfer
Control Unit Replacement ........................................ 4
METHOD FOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT ........... 4
Precautions .............................................................. 4
Service Notice .......................................................... 5
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 5
PREPARATION ........................................................... 6
Special Service Tools ............................................... 6
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 9
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 10
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................... 10
TRANSFER FLUID ....................................................11
Replacement ...........................................................11
DRAINING ............................................................11
FILLING ................................................................11
Inspection ................................................................11
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL .................11
ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM ...................................... 12
Cross-section View ................................................ 12
Power Transfer ....................................................... 13
POWER TRANSFER DIAGRAM ........................ 13
POWER TRANSFER FLOW ............................... 14
System Description ................................................ 15
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................... 15
TRANSFER MOTOR .......................................... 16
WAIT DETECTION SWITCH .............................. 17
NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH .................................... 17
ATP SWITCH ...................................................... 17
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE ...................... 17
CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE ......... 17
LINE PRESSURE SWITCH ................................ 18
CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH .......................... 18
TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR ... 18
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT ............................. 18
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE ........................ 184WD SHIFT SWITCH AND INDICATOR LAMP ... 18
4WD WARNING LAMP ....................................... 19
ATP WARNING LAMP ......................................... 19
System Diagram ..................................................... 19
COMPONENTS FUNCTION ............................... 20
CAN Communication .............................................. 20
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 20
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 21
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis ......................... 21
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 21
Location of Electrical Parts ..................................... 22
Circuit Diagram ....................................................... 23
Wiring Diagram — T/F — ....................................... 24
Inspections Before Trouble Diagnosis .................... 32
TRANSFER FLUID CHECK ................................ 32
PREPARATION FOR ROAD TEST ..................... 32
CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED ........... 32
CHECK AT IDLE .................................................. 32
CRUISE TEST ..................................................... 34
Trouble Diagnosis Chart for Symptoms .................. 34
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Refer-
ence Values ............................................................ 36
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION
TABLE ................................................................. 36
CONSULT-II Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD) ..... 44
FUNCTION .......................................................... 44
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE ................ 44
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE ............................... 45
DATA MONITOR MODE ...................................... 47
WORK SUPPORT ............................................... 49
Self-diagnostic Procedure ...................................... 50
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH
CONSULT-II) ....................................................... 50
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITHOUT
CONSULT-II) ....................................................... 50
ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS ................................. 53
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM .................... 54
Power Supply Circuit For Transfer Control Unit ...... 54
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 54

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4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON .............. 121
SYMPTOM: ....................................................... 121
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ 121
4WD Shift Indicator Lamp or 4LO Indicator Lamp
Does Not Change ................................................. 123
SYMPTOM: ....................................................... 123
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ 124
ATP Warning Lamp Turns ON .............................. 125
SYMPTOM: ....................................................... 125
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ 125
4LO Indicator Lamp Repeats Flashing ................. 127
SYMPTOM: ....................................................... 127
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ 127
4WD Warning Lamp Flashes Rapidly .................. 128
SYMPTOM: ....................................................... 128
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ 128
4WD Warning Lamp Flashes Slowly .................... 129
SYMPTOM: ....................................................... 129
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ 129
Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom Occurs ..... 130
SYMPTOM: ....................................................... 130
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ 130
4WD System Does Not Operate .......................... 131
SYMPTOM: ....................................................... 131
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................ 131
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT ................................. 132
Removal and Installation ...................................... 132
REMOVAL ......................................................... 132
INSTALLATION ................................................. 132
FRONT OIL SEAL .................................................. 133
Removal and Installation ...................................... 133
REMOVAL ......................................................... 133
INSTALLATION ................................................. 134
REAR OIL SEAL .................................................... 135
Removal and Installation ...................................... 135
REMOVAL ......................................................... 135
INSTALLATION ................................................. 135SIDE OIL SEAL .......................................................137
Removal and Installation ......................................137
REMOVAL .........................................................137
INSTALLATION .................................................137
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE ............................138
Removal and Installation ......................................138
AIR BREATHER HOSE ..........................................139
Removal and Installation ......................................139
TRANSFER MOTOR ...............................................140
Removal and Installation ......................................140
REMOVAL .........................................................140
INSTALLATION .................................................140
TRANSFER OIL FILTER .........................................141
Removal and Installation ......................................141
REMOVAL .........................................................141
INSTALLATION .................................................141
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ........................................143
Removal and Installation ......................................143
REMOVAL .........................................................143
INSTALLATION .................................................143
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................144
COMPONENTS .................................................144
DISASSEMBLY .................................................146
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ..............161
ASSEMBLY .......................................................165
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....181
General Specifications ..........................................181
Inspection and Adjustment ...................................181
CLEARANCE BETWEEN INNER GEAR AND
OUTER GEAR ...................................................181
CLUTCH ............................................................181
PINION GEAR END PLAY ................................181
CLEARANCE BETWEEN SHIFT FORK AND
SLEEVE ............................................................181
SELECTIVE PARTS ..........................................181

TF-4
PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
EDS002H3
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.
WAR NIN G:

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 Transfer Assembly and Transfer Control Unit ReplacementEDS002H4
When replacing transfer assembly or transfer control unit, check the 4WD shift indicator lamp as follows.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”.
2. Check 4WD shift indicator lamp is turned ON for approx. 1 second.

If OK, the position between transfer assembly and transfer control unit is correct.

If NG, the position is different between transfer assembly and transfer control unit.
Adjust the position between transfer assembly and transfer control unit. Refer to TF-4, "
METHOD FOR
POSITION ADJUSTMENT" .
METHOD FOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT
1. Start engine. Run the engine for at least 10 seconds.
2. Stop vehicle and move A/T selector lever to “N” position with brake pedal depressed. Stay in "N" for at
least 2 seconds.
3. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position. Stay in "2WD" for at least 2 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
5. Start engine.
6. Erase self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-47, "
How to Erase Self-diagnostic Results" (with CONSULT-II) or TF-
53, "ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS" (without CONSULT-II).
7. Check 4WD shift indicator lamp. Refer to TF-32, "
CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED" .
If 4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate "2WD", install new transfer control unit and retry the above
check.
PrecautionsEDS002H5

Before connecting or disconnecting the transfer control
unit harness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and dis-
connect battery ground cable. Failure to do so may damage
the transfer control unit. Battery voltage is applied to trans-
fer control unit even if ignition switch is turned “OFF”.
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When connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or
from transfer control unit, take care not to damage pin ter-
minals (bend or break).
When connecting pin connectors make sure that there are
not any bends or breaks on transfer control unit pin termi-
nals.

Before replacing transfer control unit, perform transfer con-
trol unit input/output signal inspection and make sure
transfer control unit functions properly. Refer to TF-36,
"Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference Val-
ues" .
Service NoticeEDS0 02 H6

After overhaul refill the transfer with new transfer fluid.

Check the fluid level or replace the fluid only with the vehicle parked on level ground.

During removal or installation, keep inside of transfer clear of dust or dirt.

Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.

Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the transfer. It is important to prevent the internal
parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.

Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. If matchmarks are required, be
certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts when applied.

All parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or
reassembly.

Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them
with new ones if necessary.

Gaskets, seals and O-rings should replaced any time the transfer is disassembled.

In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If
tightening sequence is specified, use it.

Observe the specified torque when assembling.

Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow-dry them.

Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.

Use lint-free cloth or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere
with the operation of the transfer.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisEDS0 02 H7
When reading wiring diagrams, refer to the following:

GI-15, "How to Read Wiring Diagrams".

PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT".
When performing trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:

GI-11, "How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses".

GI-27, "How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident".
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEDS002HZ
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV40104000
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Flange wrench

Removing self-lock nut

Installing self-lock nut
a: 85 mm (3.35 in)
b: 65 mm (2.56 in)
ST33290001
(J-34286)
Puller

Removing front oil seal

Removing rear oil seal

Removing metal bushing
KV38100500
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Drift

Installing front oil seal
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift

Installing rear oil seal

Installing mainshaft front bearing and oil
seal
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
KV40105310
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Drift

Installing dust cover
a: 89 mm (3.50 in) dia.
b: 80.7 mm (3.17 in) dia.
ST22360002
(J-25679-01)
Drift

Installing side oil seal
a: 23 mm (0.91 in) dia.
b: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
ST35300000
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Drift

Removing sun gear assembly and planetary
carrier assembly

Removing carrier bearing

Installing metal bushing
a: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
NT659
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PREPARATION
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Tool nameDescription
Puller

Removing companion flange
Pin punch

Removing retainer pin

Installing retainer pin
a: 6 mm (0.24 in) dia.
Power tool

Removing transfer case assembly
NT077
NT410
PBIC0190E