2005 INFINITI QX4 oil change

2005
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56

Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS001U8
Unit: mm (in)
Brake PedalELS001U9
Unit: mm (in)
Refill CapacitiesELS001UA
Brake model CLZ31VC (Front) AD14VE (Rear)
Brake PadStandard thickness (new) 11.88 (0.468) 12.13 (0.478)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039) 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotorStandard thickness (new) 26.0 (1.024) 14.0 (0.551)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 (0.965) 12.0 (0.472)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.04 (0.0016) 0.05 (0.0020)
Brake pedal height (from dash panel top surface) 182.3 − 192.3 (7.18 − 7.57)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running] More than 90.3 (3.55)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 − 1.96 (0.029 − 0.077)
Pedal play3 − 11 (0.12 − 0.43)
DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel
105.8 28 US gal 23 1/4 Imp gal
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter change
6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Without oil filter change
5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul)
7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level
14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 gal
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil
1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid
3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil
1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF)
1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt
Windshield washer fluid
4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system lubricants
290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

AT-32
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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During Shift Change
The necessary and adequate line pressure for shift change is set.
For this reason, line pressure pattern setting corresponds to input
torque and gearshift selection. Also, line pressure characteristic is
set according to engine speed, during engine brake operation.
At Low Fluid Temperature
When the A/T fluid temperature drops below the prescribed tempera-
ture, in order to speed up the action of each friction element, the line
pressure is set higher than the normal line pressure characteristic.
Shift ControlECS00CE0
The clutch pressure control solenoid is controlled by the signals from the switches and sensors. Thus, the
clutch pressure is adjusted to be appropriate to the engine load state and vehicle driving state. It becomes
possible to finely control the clutch hydraulic pressure with high precision and a smoother shift change charac-
teristic is attained.
SHIFT CHANGE
The clutch is controlled with the optimum timing and oil pressure by the engine speed, engine torque informa-
tion, etc.
PCIA0010E
PCIA0 011 E
PCIA0012E

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Shift Change System Diagram
*1: Full phase real-time feedback control monitors movement of gear ratio at gear change, and controls oil
pressure at real-time to achieve the best gear ratio.
Lock-up ControlECS00CE1
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid valve,
which is controlled by a signal from TCM, and the torque converter clutch control valve engages or releases
the torque converter clutch piston.
Lock-up Operation Condition Table
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE CONTROL
Lock-up Control System Diagram
Lock-up Released

In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
PCIA0013E
Select lever D position 4 position 3 position 2 position
Gear position 5 4 4 3 2
Lock-up×–×××
Slip lock-up××–––
PCIA0014E

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Engine Brake ControlECS00CE2

The forward one-way clutch transmits the drive force from the engine to the rear wheels. But the reverse
drive from the rear wheels is not transmitted to the engine because the one-way clutch is idling.
Therefore, the low coast brake solenoid is operated to prevent the forward one-way clutch from idling and
the engine brake is operated in the same manner as conventionally.

The operation of the low coast brake solenoid switches the low coast brake switching valve and controls
the coupling and releasing of the low coast brake.
The low coast brake reducing valve controls the low coast brake coupling force.
Control ValveECS00CE3
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
SCIA1520E
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valveIn order to prevent the pressure supplied to the torque converter from being excessive,
the line pressure is adjusted to the optimum pressure (torque converter operating pres-
sure).
Pressure regulator valve
Pressure regulator plug
Pressure regulator sleeveAdjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valveWhen the front brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(front brake pressure) and supplies it to the front brake. (In 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gears,
adjusts the clutch pressure.)
Accumulator control valveAdjusts the pressure (accumulator control pressure) acting on the accumulator piston
and low coast reducing valve to the pressure appropriate to the driving state.
Pilot valve AAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for line pressure control, shift change control, and lock-up control.
Pilot valve BAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for shift change control.
Low coast brake switching valve During engine braking, supplies the line pressure to the low coast brake reducing valve.
Low coast brake reducing valveWhen the low coast brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(low coast brake pressure) and supplies it to the low coast brake.
N-R accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-R is selected.
Direct clutch piston switching valve Operates in 4th gear and switches the direct clutch coupling capacity.
High and low reverse clutch control valveWhen the high and low reverse clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the opti-
mum pressure (high and low reverse clutch pressure) and supplies it to the high and low
reverse clutch. (In 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, adjusts the clutch pressure.)

AT-68
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
engageDoes not hold lock-up
condition.
Refer toAT- 2 0 6 , "A/T
Does Not Hold Lock-
up Condition" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Line pressure testAT-5 1
3. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT - 11 5
6. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 29. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
26Lock-up is not
released.
Refer toAT- 2 0 8 ,
"Lock-up Is Not
Released" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Line pressure testAT-5 1
3. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT - 11 5
6. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 29. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
27No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
1 → D2 . ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Line pressure testAT-5 1
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 2
10. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
11. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-1 6
, AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
engageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
2 → D3 .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 6 6,
AT- 1 5 2
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 2
10. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
12. Forward one- way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 6
, AT-1 7 .)AT- 2 6 2
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT- 1 6
, AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
29No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
3 → D4 .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 2,
AT- 1 4 0

4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0
,
AT- 1 4 4
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
10. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
11. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
13. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
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AT-70
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
engageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
4 → D5 .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0,
AT- 1 4 4
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
5. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
6. Line pressure testAT-5 1
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
10. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 6 2
11. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
12. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
13. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
31When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D5 → D4
the engine idles or the
transmission slips.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0,
AT- 1 4 4
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
5. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
6. Line pressure testAT-5 1
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
10. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
11. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
13. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
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ATC-14
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEJS003WY
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and EquipmentEJS003WZ
Never mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or the specified lubricant with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or
the lubricant.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for handling each type of refrigerant/lubri-
cant.
Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles
refrigerant and/or lubricant) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid
mixed use of the refrigerants/lubricant.
Adapters that convert one size fitting to another must never be used refrigerant/lubricant contamination will
occur and compressor failure will result.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
—
(J-38873-A)
Pulley installerInstalling pulley
KV99233130
(J-29884)
Pulley pullerRemoving pulley
LHA171
LHA172
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
HFC-134a (R-134a)
(—)
RefrigerantContainer color: Light blue
Container marking: HFC-134a (R-
134a)
Fitting size: Thread size

large container 1/2”-16 ACME
—
(—)
NISSAN A/C System Lubricant
Type S Type: Poly alkylene glycol oil (PAG),
type S
Application: HFC-134a (R-134a)
swash plate compressors (NISSAN
only)
Lubricity: 40 m (1.4 US fl oz, 1.4 Imp
fl oz)
—
(ACR2005-NI)
ACR5 A/C Service CenterRefrigerant Recovery and Recycling
and Recharging
S-NT196
S-NT197
WJIA0293E