2006 INFINITI QX56 lock

PRECAUTIONSEM-3
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
EBS00REI
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.
WARNING:

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 Drain Engine CoolantEBS00REJ
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00REK

Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.

Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.

After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00REL

When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.

Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.

Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.

When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used where noted in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00REM
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00REN

Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.

When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.

Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.

Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.

Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.

Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGEM-11
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.EBS00RET
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related—: Not related
Location of
noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Before
warm- up After
warm- up When
start- ing When
idling When
racing While
driv- ing
Top of
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking
CA
—AB —Tappet noise Valve clearance EM-69
Rattle C A—ABC Camshaft
bearing noiseCamshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runout EM-50EM-50
Crankshaft
pulley
Cylinder
block (Side
of engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—
A— BB —Piston pin
noise Piston and piston pin
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing clearance EM-95
EM-97
Slap or
rap
A
—— BBA Piston slap
noisePiston-to-bore clear-
ance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-99EM-95
EM-95
EM-96
Knock A B C B B B
Connecting
rod bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance (Small
end)
Connecting rod bear-
ing clearance (Big end)
EM-97EM-96
Knock A B
—ABC Main bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-101EM-100
Front of
engine
Chain case
cover
Front coverTapping
or ticking
AA
—BBB Timing chain
and chain
tensioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation
EM-40
EM-37
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or
fizzing
AB
—B— CDrive belts
(Sticking or
slipping) Drive belts deflection
EM-13
Creaking A B A B A B Drive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
Creaking AB
—BAB Water pump
noiseWater pump operation CO-19,
"INSPEC-
TION
AFTER
REMOVA
L"

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DRIVE BELTS
2006 QX56
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure belt is securely installed around all pulleys.

Rotate the crankshaft pulley several turns clockwise to equalize belt tension between pulleys.

Make sure belt tension is within the allowable working range, using the indicator notch on the drive belt
auto tensioner. Refer to EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler PulleyEBS00REX
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-15, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
REMOVAL" .
3. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
WBIA0607E
1. Drive belt auto tensioner 2. Idler pulley

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b. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surfaces.
c. Slide (1) the Tool by tapping (2) its side with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.
3. Remove the oil strainer from the oil pan (upper).
4. Remove the oil pan (upper) using the following steps.
a. Remove the oil pan (upper) bolts a shown.
b. Remove the oil pan (upper) from the cylinder block by prying it at the points shown, using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surface.
5. Remove the O-rings from the oil pump and front cover. NOTE:
Do not reuse O-rings.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean the oil strainer. Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
KBIA2467E
KBIA2468E
KBIA2469E

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TIMING CHAIN
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NOTE:

To remove timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the LH bank. The procedure for remov-
ing parts on the RH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for removal on the LH bank.

To install timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the RH bank. The procedure for installing
parts on the LH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the RH bank.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-74, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:

Drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley. Refer to EM-13, "REMOVAL" .

Thermostat housing and water hose. Refer toCO-21, "Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet
and Heater Pipe" .

Power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-21, "REMOVAL" .

Oil pan (lower), (upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-24, "REMOVAL" .

Ignition coil. Refer to EM-28, "REMOVAL" .

Rocker cover. Refer to EM-35, "REMOVAL" .
3. Remove the chain case cover RH bank (A) and chain case cover LH bank (B) as follows:
a. Loosen and remove the bolts as shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
4. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica- tion notch (without paint mark) with the timing indicator on the
front cover.
1. Camshaft sprocket LH bank EXH 2. Camshaft sprocket LH bank INT 3. Camshaft sprocket RH bank INT
4. Camshaft sprocket RH bank EXH 5. Front cover 6. Chain case cover RH bank
7. Chain case cover LH bank 8. Crankshaft pulley bolt 9. Crankshaft pulley
10. Chain tensioner cover 11. Front oil seal 12. Oil pump drive spacer
13. Oil pump assembly 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Bracket
16. O-ring 17. Timing chain tension guide RH bank 18. Timing chain slack guide RH bank
19. Timing chain RH bank 20. Timing chain LH bank 21. Chain tensioner RH bank
22. Timing chain slack guide LH bank 23. Timing chain tension guide LH bank 24. Chain tensioner LH bank
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0698E
KBIA2476E

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TIMING CHAIN
2006 QX56
1. Make sure the crankshaft key and RH bank camshaft dowel pinand LH bank camshaft dowel pin are facing in the direction
shown.
2. Install the camshaft sprockets.

Install the intake camshaft sprocket and exhaust camshaft
sprockets by selectively using the groove of the dowel pin
according to the bank. (Common part used for both banks.)

Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as
for removal, and tighten the bolts.

A = I: Intake

B = E: Exhaust
3. Install the crankshaft sprockets for both banks.

Install LH bank crankshaft sprocket (B) and RH bank crank-
shaft sprocket (C) so that their flange side (A) (the larger
diameter side without teeth) faces in the direction shown.
NOTE:
The same parts are used but facing directions are different.
4. Install the timing chains and associated parts.

Align the alignment mark on each sprocket and the timing chain for installation.
CAUTION:

Before installing timing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position of alignment
mark on timing chain and each sprocket. After the alignment marks are aligned, keep them
aligned by holding them by hand.

Install the slack guides and tension guides onto the correct side by checking the identification mark on
the surface.

Install the timing chain tensioner with the plunger locked in with the stopper pin.
CAUTION:

Before and after the installation of the timing chain tensioner, make sure that the alignment
mark on the timing chain is not out of alignment.

After installing the timing chain tensioner, remove the stopper pin to release the tensioner.
Make sure the tensioner is released.

To avoid chain-link skipping of the timing chain, do not move crankshaft or camshafts until
the front cover is installed.
5. In the same way as for the RH bank, install the timing chain and associated parts on the LH bank.
6. Install the oil pump.
SBIA0356E
WBIA0700E
WBIA0701E

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7. Install the oil pump drive spacer as follows:

Install so that the front mark on the front edge of the oil pump
drive spacer faces the front of the engine.

Insert the oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of
the crankshaft key and the two flat surfaces of the oil pump
inner rotor.

If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion,
rotate the oil pump inner rotor to allow the oil pump drive
spacer to be inserted.
8. Install the front oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not scratch or make burrs on the circumference of the
oil seal.
9. Install the chain tensioner cover.

Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
10. Install the front cover as follows:
a. Install a new O-ring on the cylinder block.
KBIA2490E
PBIC0059E
KBIA2547E
KBIA2516E

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TIMING CHAIN
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b. Apply liquid gasket as shown.Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
c. Check again that the timing alignment marks on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned. Then install the front cover.
d. Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
e. After tightening, re-tighten to the specified torque. CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking onto
surface mating with oil pan.
11. Install the timing chain case cover RH bank (A) and timing chain case cover LH bank (B) as follows:

*: Cross mark (c) that can not be seen after assembly
a. Apply liquid gasket (a) as shown. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
The start and end of the application of the liquid gasket
should be crossed at a position that cannot be seen after
attaching the chain case cover.
b. Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
12. Install the crankshaft pulley.

Install the key of the crankshaft.

Insert the pulley by lightly tapping it.
CAUTION:
Do not tap pulley on the side surface where the belt is installed (outer circumference).
13. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Lock the crankshaft using suitable tool, then tighten the bolt.

Perform the following steps for angular tightening:
KBIA2517E
M6 × 50 mm (1.97 in) : No. 1, 20, 25, 26, 27
M6 × 80 mm (3.15 in) : No. 4, 5, 7
M6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) : Except the above
KBIA2478E
D : 2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) dia.
WBIA0702E
WBIA0703E