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QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56
Drive Belt Deflection and Tension
Spark Plugs (Double Platinum Tipped)
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )*6ELS001U5
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 37° 31′ (37.52°)
*3: Target value 33° 59′ (33.98°)
*4: Target value 37° 44′ (37.73°)
*5: Target value 33° 29′ (33.48°)
*6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on
these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal)1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Drive type4x2 4x4
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum -0° 51′ (-0.85°)-0° 33′ (-0.55°)
Nominal -0° 6′ (-0.10°)0° 12′ (0.20°)
Maximum 0° 39′ (0.65°)0° 57′ (0.95°)
Cross camber 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 3° 15′ (3.25°)2° 45′ (2.75°)
Nominal 4° 0′ (4.00°)3° 30′ (3.50°)
Maximum 4° 45′ (4.75°)4° 15′ (4.25°)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree)13° 32′ (13.53°)13° 13′ (13.22°)
Total toe-inDistance (A − B)Minimum 1.8 mm (0.07 in) 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) 2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Maximum 3.8 mm (0.15 in) 3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Angle (left side and right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 0° 3′ (0.05°)0° 3′ (0.05°)
Nominal 0° 5′ (0.08°)0° 5′ (0.08°)
Maximum 0° 7′ (0.12°)0° 7′ (0.12°)
Wheel turning angle
(full turn)Inside
Degree minute (decimal degree)34° 31′ – 38° 31′ *2
(34.52° – 38.52°)34° 44′ – 38° 44′ *4
(34.73° – 38.73°)
Outside
Degree minute (decimal degree)30° 59′ – 34° 59′ *3
(30.98° – 34.98°)30° 29′ – 34° 29′ *5
(30.48° – 34.48°)
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PRECAUTIONS
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PrecautionsEES001GD
When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.
Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
Lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new lock nuts for installation. New lock nuts are pre-oiled, do not
apply any additional lubrication.
FSU-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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Front Suspension PartsEES001GI
Check front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and
other damage.
Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
If looseness is noted, inspect wheel bearing end play, then
check ball joint end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING
INSPECTION" and FSU-15, "Inspection" .
Make sure that the cotter pin is inserted (4x4 only).
Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Check shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.
Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks and other damage.
Front Wheel AlignmentEES001GJ
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WAR NIN G:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn suspension parts before making
any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in
their designated positions.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to WT-5, "
Inspection" .
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the rear suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-21, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )" .
Verify the level using Consult-II memory register 1103 and set to 0 ± 10 mm (0 ± 0.39 in) as necessary.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.Suspension component torques : Refer to FSU-5,
"Components" .SM A52 5A
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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General Specifications (Front)EES001GT
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )*6EES001GU
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 37° 31′ (37.52°)
*3: Target value 33° 59′ (33.98°)
*4: Target value 37° 44′ (37.73°)
*5: Target value 33° 29′ (33.48°)
*6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on
these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.Suspension type Independent double wishbone coil over shock
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
StabilizerStandard equipment
Drive type4x2 4x4
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum -0° 51′ (-0.85°)-0° 33′ (-0.55°)
Nominal -0° 6′ (-0.10°)0° 12′ (0.20°)
Maximum 0° 39′ (0.65°)0° 57′ (0.95°)
Cross camber 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 3° 15′ (3.25°)2° 45′ (2.75°)
Nominal 4° 0′ (4.00°)3° 30′ (3.50°)
Maximum 4° 45′ (4.75°)4° 15′ (4.25°)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree)13° 32′ (13.53°)13°13′ (13.22°)
Total toe-inDistance (A − B)Minimum 1.8 mm (0.07 in) 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) 2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Maximum 3.8 mm (0.15 in) 3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Angle (left side and right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 0° 3′ (0.05°)0° 3′ (0.05°)
Nominal 0° 5′ (0.08°)0° 5′ (0.08°)
Maximum 0° 7′ (0.12°)0° 7′ (0.12°)
Wheel turning angle
(full turn)Inside
Degree minute (decimal degree)34° 31′ – 38° 31′ *2
(34.52° – 38.52°)34° 44′ – 38° 44′ *4
(34.73° – 38.73°)
Outside
Degree minute (decimal degree)30° 59′ – 34° 59′ *3
(30.98° – 34.98°)30° 29′ – 34° 29′ *5
(30.48° – 34.48°)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Ball JointEES001GV
*1 Measure at cotter pin hole
*2 Measure at groove
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )EES001GW
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Confirm level using Consult-II, register 1103. Set rear wheel arch height to “0” if necessary.Swinging force “A”Upper ball joint 8.1 – 103.2 N (0.8 – 10.5 kg-f, 1.8 – 23.2 lb-f) *1
Lower ball joint 11.4 – 145.5 N (1.1 – 14.8 kg-f, 2.5 – 32.7 lb-f) *2
Turning torque “B” 0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.05 - 0.65 kg-m, 4 - 57 in-lb)
Vertical end play “C”0 mm (0 in)
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Suspension type
Air leveling*2
Applied model 4x2 4x4
Front wheelarch height (Hf)913
(35.94)931
(36.65)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)912
(35.91)932
(36.69)
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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DimensionsEAS001G4
Unit: mm (in)
Wheels & TiresEAS001G5
Drive type4x2 4x4
Overall length 5255 (206.9) 5255 (206.9)
Overall width 2001 (78.8) 2001 (78.8)
Overall height (with roof rack) 1976.8 (77.8) 1997.7 (78.7)
Front tread width 1725 (67.9) 1725 (67.9)
Rear tread width 1725 (67.9) 1725 (67.9)
Wheelbase 3130 (123.2) 3130 (123.2)
Minimum Running Ground Clearance (at front sus-
pension)With standard
undercover254.8 (10.03) 273.7 (10.77)
With oil pan skid
plate250.5 (9.86) 269.5 (10.61)
Drive Type Grade Road wheel Tire Spare tire size
All LE7-Spoke 18x8J Chromium Aluminum
AlloyP265/70R18 P265/70R18
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Rear bumper ....................................................... EI-15
Rear case (Transfer) .......................... TF-146, TF-179
Rear combination lamp removal and installation ... LT-
122
Rear cover packing replacement diff. .............. RFD-24
Rear door ........................................... BL-128, GW-71
Rear seat ......................................................... SE-104
Rear seat belt ...................................................... SB-6
Rear suspension ............................................. RSU-25
Rear view monitor ............................................... DI-71
Rear washer .................................................... WW-35
Rear window defogger ..................................... GW-77
Rear wiper ....................................................... WW-35
Refrigerant connection precaution .................... ATC-7
Refrigerant discharging evacuating charging ATC-175
Refrigerant general precaution .......................... ATC-6
Refrigerant lines ........... ATC-175, ATC-183, ATC-184
Refrigerant pressure sensor ............ EC-643, ATC-185
Relay box .......................................................... PG-78
Remote keyless entry system ............................ BL-44
Removal and installation (A/T) ........... AT-244, AT-247
Removal and installation (Transfer) ................. TF-143
Revolution sensor (A/T) ................................... AT-108
Ring gear diff. inspection ................................. RFD-13
Road wheel size ................................................. GI-49
Rocker cover ..................................................... EM-33
Room lamp ....................................................... LT-129
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ........................ LT-129
ROOM/L - Wiring diagram ................................ LT-135
RP/SEN - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-644
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SAE J1979 - Service $01 - 09 ........................... EC-48
Seat belt inspection ............................... SB-10, MA-32
Seat belt pre-tensioner .................................... SRS-58
Seat belt, front ..................................................... SB-3
Seat belt, rear ...................................................... SB-6
Seat, front .......................................................... SE-97
Seat, rear ........................................................ SE-104
Self-diagnosis (Transfer) .................................... TF-50
SEN/PW - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-455
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................................... AT-223
Shift control (Transfer) ....................... TF-147, TF-174
Shift lock system .............................................. AT-222
Shock absorber (front) .................................... FSU-10
Shock absorber (rear) ..................................... RSU-34
Side air bag (satellite) sensor .......................... SRS-57
Side bearing preload diff. ................................ RFD-19
Side curtain air bag ......................................... SRS-54
Side trim .............................................................. EI-35
SMJ (super multiple junction) ............................ PG-74
SONAR - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-61
Spare tire size .................................................... GI-49
Spark plug ......................................................... EM-27
Spark plug replacement .................................... MA-18
Specification value .......................................... EC-146
Speedometer ......................................................... DI-5
Spiral cable ..................................................... SRS-48
SROOF - Wiring diagram .................................. RF-13
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint System ...... SRS-5
SRS - Wiring diagram ...................................... SRS-12
SRS Trouble diagnoses ..................................... SRS-8
Stabilizer bar (front) ......................................... FSU-12
Stabilizer bar (rear) ......................................... RSU-41
Stall test (A/T) .................................................... AT-50
Standardized relay ............................................. PG-72
START - Wiring diagram ................................... SC-11
Starting system .................................................. SC-10
Steering gear, linkage and transfer gear inspection .....
MA-29
Steering linkage ................................................. PS-15
Steering wheel and column ................................. PS-7
Step lamp ......................................................... LT-130
Stop lamp ......................................................... LT-103
Stop lamp switch ................. EC-569, EC-586, EC-657
STOP/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-104
Strut (front) ...................................................... FSU-10
Sub-oil pump (Transfer) ...................... TF-152, TF-165
Sun gear (Transfer) ............................ TF-147, TF-174
Sun roof, electric ................................................ RF-10
Sunload sensor .............................................. ATC-143
Sunroof .............................................................. RF-23
Supplemental Restraint System ........................ SRS-5
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring diagram . SRS-
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Symbols and abbreviations ..................... GI-10, GI-22
Symptom matrix chart ...................................... EC-104
System readiness test (SRT) code .................... EC-54
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Tachometer .......................................................... DI-5
Tail lamp ........................................................... LT-108
TAIL/L - Wiring diagram .................................... LT-110
TCM circuit diagram .......................................... AT-49
TCM inspection table ......................................... AT-82
TCS - Wiring diagram ..................................... BRC-16
TCS (traction control system) ........................... BRC-7
TCS component parts and connector location BRC-14
TCS wheel sensors ........................................ BRC-14
Theft warning system - See Vehicle security (Theft warn-
ing) system ......................................................... BL-75
Thermometer ...................................................... DI-26
Three way catalyst ............................................. EM-19
Three way catalyst function (Bank 1) .............. EC-298
Three way catalyst function (Bank 2) .............. EC-298
Three way catalyst precautions ............................ GI-5
Throttle control motor ...................................... EC-410
Throttle control motor relay .............................. EC-405
Throttle position sensor (TPS) ... EC-201, EC-264, EC-
450, EC-452, EC-604
Throttle valve closed position learning .............. EC-90
Tie-rod ............................................................... PS-15
Timing chain ...................................................... EM-35
Tire rotation ....................................................... MA-28
Tire size .............................................................. GI-49
Tooth contact diff. ............................................ RFD-20
PRECAUTIONS
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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 Rear SuspensionEES001GY
When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.
Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.