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![INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage interval only.
(1) Refer to “ Tire rotation” under the “ General maintenance ” heading earlier in this section.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALReference
Section
- Page or
- Content
Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.
5
(84)
42 60
(96) 48
Brake lines and cables IIIIMA-28
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid IIIIMA-22
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil IIIIMA-25,
MA-25
Rear final drive oil IIIIMA-25,
MA-25
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts. IIMA-29,
MA-30
Tire rotation NOTE (1) MA-28
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft
(4WD)IIII
MA-25
Exhaust system IIMA-22
In-cabin microfilter RRRRMA-21
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Wheel Balance (Maximum Allowable Imbalance)
If either residual imbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.18 oz), repeat installation procedures.
Tire RotationELS001H5
1. Rotate the tires on each side from front to back as shown.
2. Adjust the tire pressure to specification. Refer to WT-38, "
Tire" .
3. After the tire rotation, retighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle has been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles), and also after a wheel
and tire have been installed such as after repairing a flat tire.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksELS001CA
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank. It should be
between the “MAX ” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir tank.
If the fluid level is extremely low, check the brake system.
If the brake warning lamp comes on when the fluid is at the cor-
rect level, check the brake fluid level switch and the parking
brake switch.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesELS001CB
1. Check the brake lines and hoses for cracks, deterioration, and
other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
CAUTION:
If brake fluid leaks are visible around the brake line joints,
retighten the joint, or replace damaged parts as necessary.
2. Check for brake fluid leaks by fully depressing brake pedal while engine is running.
Checking Disc BrakeELS001CC
ROTOR
Check the rotor condition for wear or damage. Refer to BR-32,
"Front Disc Brake" , BR-33, "Rear Disc Brake" .
Maximum allowable imbalance Dynamic (At rim flange)
5 g (0.18 oz) (one side)
Static 10 g (0.35 oz)
Wheel nuts : Refer to WT-6, "WHEEL AND TIRE
ASSEMBLY" .
AMA159
WFIA0173E
SBR389C
SMA260A
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PB-2
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsEFS0068I
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
—
(J-21177-A)
Brake drum clearence gauge Measuring rear rotor drum to parking
brake shoe clearance
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
WFIA0167E
PBIC0190E
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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPB-3
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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPFP:36010
On-Vehicle ServiceEFS0068J
PEDAL STROKE
When parking brake pedal is operated with the specified force, make sure the stroke is within the specified
number of notches. Check by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.
INSPECTION
Make sure the components are attached properly, checking for looseness or backlash.
Check parking brake pedal assembly for bends, damage and cracks, and replace if necessary.
Check cable for wear and damage, and replace if necessary.
Check parking brake warning lamp switch for malfunction, and replace if necessary. Refer to DI-32, "Wir-
ing Diagram — WARN —" .
ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to IP-13, "INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER LH" .
2. Partially engage parking brake pedal to access adjusting nut.
3. Insert a deep socket wrench to rotate adjusting nut and loosen cable sufficiently. Then, disengage the parking brake pedal.
4. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
5. Remove the disc rotor and measure inner diameter at widest point using Tool.
6. Transfer measurement less 0.6 mm to the parking brake shoes and adjust accordingly.
7. Using wheel nuts, secure the disc to the hub to prevent it from tilting.
8. Rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag.
9. Adjust cable as follows:
a. Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f).
b. Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke to specification.
c. With parking brake pedal completely disengaged, make sure there is no drag on the parking brake.
10. Install the disc rotor.
11. Install the wheel and tire using power tool.
12. Install the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to IP-13, "
INSTRU-
MENT LOWER COVER LH" .
Pedal stroke : 3
− 4 notches [under force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f)]
WFIA0165E
Tool number : — (J-21177-A)
Pedal stroke : 3 − 4 notches [under force of
196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f)]
WFIA0166E
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PB-4
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
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PARKING BRAKE CONTROLPFP:36010
ComponentsEFS0068K
Removal and InstallationEFS0068L
REMOVAL
1. Remove the lower instrument panel LH and center console. Refer to IP-14, "Lower Instrument Panel RH
and Glove Box" and IP-16, "Center Console" .
2. Remove the floor trim. Refer to EI-37, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Disconnect the parking brake warning lamp switch.
4. Remove the adjusting nut. CAUTION:
Do not reuse adjusting nut after removing it.
5. Remove the lock plate from the front cable.
6. Remove front cable bolts and nut.
7. Disconnect return spring from equalizer.
8. Disconnect the front cable from the equalizer and remove front cable.
9. Remove the rear disc rotors. Refer to BR-28, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
10. Remove shoes, and remove left and right rear cables from toggle levers. Refer to PB-6, "
Removal and
Installation" .
11. Remove equalizer from right and left rear cables.
1. Pedal assembly 2. Front cable 3. Right rear cable
4. Left rear cable 5. Return spring 6. Equalizer
7. Adjusting nut 8. Lock plate
WFIA0163E
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PB-6
PARKING BRAKE SHOE
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PARKING BRAKE SHOEPFP:44060
Removal and InstallationEFS0068M
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Clean the brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other
materials.
NOTE:
Remove the disc rotor only with the parking brake pedal completely disengaged.
1. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
Disconnect the wheel sensor at the harness connector. It is not necessary to remove the wheel sensor
from the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
2. Remove the return springs.
3. Remove the adjuster.
4. Remove the retainers, anti-rattle pins and shoes.
5. Disconnect the rear cable from the toggle lever.
6. Remove the back plate.
1. Back plate 2. Shoes 3. Toggle lever
4. Return springs 5. Retainers 6. Adjuster
7. Anti-rattle pins
WFIA0164E
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PARKING BRAKE SHOEPB-7
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lining Thickness Inspection
Check thickness of lining.
Drum Inner Diameter Inspection
Check drum inner diameter.
Other Inspections
Check shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
Check anti-rattle pins for excessive wear and corrosion.
Check return springs for sagging.
Check adjuster for rough operation.
When disassembling adjuster, apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to the adjuster
threads. Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Check either visually or with a vernier caliper to see if there is any excessive wear, cracks, or damage
inside drum.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Apply brake grease to the specified points during assembly. Refer to PB-4, "Components" .
Install adjuster so that threaded part expands when rotating it in
the direction shown by the arrow.
Shorten adjuster by rotating it in the oposite direction as shown
by the arrow.
NOTE:
After replacing brake shoes or disc rotors, or if parking brake does
not function well, perform break-in operation as follows.
1. Adjust parking brake pedal stroke. Refer to PB-3, "
ADJUST-
MENT" .
2. Perform parking brake burnishing operation by driving the vehicle forward under the following conditions: Standard thickness "A" : 5.15
± 0.25 mm
(0.203 ± 0.010 in)
Wear limit thickness "A" : 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
SBR021A
Standard inner diameter : 205 ± 0.13 mm
(8.07 ± 0.01 in)
Wear limit of inner diameter : 205.7 mm (8.10 in)
SBR768A
SFIA0153E
Vehicle speed 40 km/h (25 mph) set (forward)
Parking brake operating force 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f) set
Apply time 30 sec.
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WHEEL HUBRAX-5
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WHEEL HUBPFP:43202
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS001XN
Inspect the components for any looseness or back lash. Inspect each component for any excessive wear or
damage. Replace any components as necessary.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
Move the wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand to check the axial end play.
Check that the axial end play is with specification. Replace the wheel hub and bearing assembly as nec-
essary.
Rotate the wheel hub and bearing assembly to check that there are no unusual noises or other abnormal
conditions. Replace the wheel hub and bearing assembly as necessary.
Removal and InstallationEDS001XO
Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
NOTE:
The rear ABS sensor is routed through the back of the rear backing plate and into the side of the wheel hub
and bearing assembly. It is necessary to remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly to remove the rear ABS
sensor.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the rear brake caliper, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the
rear brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to BR-28, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper
and Disc Rotor" .
NOTE:
Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove the rear disc rotor. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
WDIA0189E
1. Back plate
2. Rear ABS sensor3. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
4. Wheel stud 5. Rear disc rotor6. Cotter pin