2006 INFINITI QX56 checking oil

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FRONT FINAL DRIVE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
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Precautions for Servicing Front Final Drive ......... ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 6
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................................... ..... 7
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................ ..... 7
DRAINING ........................................................ ..... 7
FILLING ............................................................ ..... 7
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ..... 7
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND
LEVEL .............................................................. ..... 7
FRONT OIL SEAL ................................................. ..... 8
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 8
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 8
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 9
SIDE OIL SEAL ..................................................... ... 10
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 10CARRIER COVER .................................................
... 11
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 11
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ....................... ... 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 12
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 13
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 14
COMPONENTS ................................................ ... 14
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 18
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 23
ADJUSTING AND SELECTING WASHERS .... ... 23
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 25
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 31
General Specifications ......................................... ... 31
Inspection and Adjustment .................................. ... 31
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ................................... ... 31
SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ............................... ... 31
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................... 31
BACKLASH ...................................................... ... 31
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT .................... ... 31
SELECTIVE PARTS ......................................... ... 32

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILPFP:KLD30
Changing Differential Gear OilEDS00451
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug from the front final drive assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the
specified torque. Refer to FFD-14, "
COMPONENTS" .

Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-46, "Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug from the front final drive assembly.
2. Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to FFD-14, "
COMPONENTS" .

Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
Checking Differential Gear OilEDS00452
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL
1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as
shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.
3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to FFD-14, "
COMPONENTS" .

Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
Differential gear oil
grade and capacity
: Refer to
MA-11, "
Fluids
and Lubricants" .
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GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
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Description .......................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS) (If
Equipped) ............................................................ ..... 3
General Precautions ........................................... ..... 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst .................... ..... 5
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ............................................................ ..... 5
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ....................................... ..... 6
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 6 HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .......... ..... 6
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 6
Precautions for Engine Oils ................................. ..... 7
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ........ ..... 7
Precautions for Air Conditioning .......................... ..... 7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............................. ..... 8
Description .......................................................... ..... 8
Terms .................................................................. ..... 8
Units .................................................................... ..... 8
Contents .............................................................. ..... 8
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions . ..... 9
Components ........................................................ ..... 9
SYMBOLS ........................................................ ... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ....................... ... 10
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ............................................ ... 12
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION .................................... ... 12
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................ ... 14
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................ ... 16
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................ ... 16
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - ...... ... 17DESCRIPTION .................................................
... 18
Abbreviations ....................................................... ... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ...................................................................... ... 25
How to Check Terminal ........................................ ... 25
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ......... ... 25
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ................... ... 25
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................ ... 28
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 28
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ..................... ... 28
CIRCUIT INSPECTION .................................... ... 31
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................ ... 36
PRECAUTIONS ............................................... ... 36
SMJ INSTALLATION ........................................ ... 37
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM ....................... ... 38
Description ........................................................... ... 38
Function and System Application ........................ ... 38
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ......... ... 39
Checking Equipment ........................................... ... 39
CONSULT-II Start Procedure ............................... ... 39
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit . ... 40
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ........................... ... 40
LIFTING POINT ...................................................... ... 41
Pantograph Jack .................................................. ... 41
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................ ... 41
2-Pole Lift ............................................................ ... 42
TOW TRUCK TOWING .......................................... ... 43
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 43 2WD MODELS .................................................... 43
4WD MODELS .................................................... 44
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ......... ... 44
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS . ... 45
Tightening Torque Table ...................................... ... 45
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS ............................................................ ... 46
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ... 46
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ......................... ... 47
Model Variation .................................................... ... 47
Identification Number ........................................... ... 48

PRECAUTIONSGI-5
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Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.

Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recom-
mended special tools where specified for safe and efficient ser-
vice repairs.

When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems,
check all affected lines for leaks.

Before servicing the vehicle:
Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate cov-
ers.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
WARNING:
To prevent ECM from storing the diagnostic trouble codes, do not carelessly disconnect the harness
connectors which are related to the engine control system and TCM (transmission control module)
system. The connectors should be disconnected only when working according to the WORK FLOW of
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES in EC and AT sections.
Precautions for Three Way CatalystEAS001F8
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.

Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.

When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when
necessary.

Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to
the catalyst.
Do not place the vehicle on flammable material. Keep flammable material off the exhaust pipe and the three
way catalyst.
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)EAS001KJ
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87
AKI number (Research octane number 91) can be used, but only under the following precautions:

have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with unleaded premium
gasoline as soon as possible.

avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.
However, for maximum vehicle performance, the use of unleaded premium gasoline is recommended.
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will damage the three way catalyst. Do not use E-85
fuel (85% fuel ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline) unless the vehicle is specifically designed for E-85 fuel
PBIC0190E
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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENTGI-37
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Do not apply excessive shock to the control unit by dropping or
hitting it.

Be careful to prevent condensation in the control unit due to
rapid temperature changes and do not let water or rain get on it.
If water is found in the control unit, dry it fully and then install it in
the vehicle.

Be careful not to let oil to get on the control unit connector.

Avoid cleaning the control unit with volatile oil.

Do not disassemble the control unit, and do not remove the
upper and lower covers.

When using a DMM, be careful not to let test probes get close to
each other to prevent the power transistor in the control unit
from damaging battery voltage because of short circuiting.

When checking input and output signals of the control unit, use
the specified check adapter.
SMJ INSTALLATION
To install SMJ, tighten bolts until orange “fulltight” mark appears and
then retighten to specified torque as required.
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten bolts, otherwise, they may be damaged.
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SMJ :3 - 5 N·m (0.3 - 0.5 kg-m, 26 - 43 in-lb)
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Numerics
2-4WD shift solenoid valve ..... TF-94
, TF-154, TF-167
4WD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-24
4WD shift switch ................................................ TF-66
4WD solenoid valve ................ TF-90, TF-154, TF-167
4WD system description .................................... TF-15
4WD system diagram ........................................ TF-19
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A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-30
A/C compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-
176
A/C compressor mounting ............................. ATC-175
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-11
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-14
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-27
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-130
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-184
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system identification ..... ATC-6
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-5
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure ATC-
171
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-14
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-11
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-22
A/C lubrication oil ............................................. ATC-22
A/C operational check ....................... ATC-58, ATC-60
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-56, ATC-130
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-191
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-34
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-44
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-12, AT-51, MA-22
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-14
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-24
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-127
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-41
A/T indicator ........................................................ DI-41
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-221
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-42
ABS - Wiring diagram ..................................... BRC-16
ABS (anti-lock brake system) ........................... BRC-7
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-3
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor . EC-547, EC-
553, EC-567
Accelerator pedal released position learning ..... EC-78
AF1B1-Wiring diagram EC-216, EC-225, EC-234, EC-
244, EC-577
AF1B2-Wiring diagram EC-218, EC-227, EC-236, EC-
246, EC-579
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram .................................. EC-157
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram .................................. EC-159
Aiming adjustment .................................. LT-29, LT-78
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag precautions .............................................. AV-4
Air cleaner and air duct ..................................... EM-15
Air cleaner filter replacement ................ EM-16, MA-16
Air conditioner cut control ................................. EC-28
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor EC-171, EC-
180
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 .. EC-213, EC-223, EC-232, EC-
241, EC-575
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ........................... EC-156
Air mix. door motor .......................................... ATC-70
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-134, ATC-145
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-4
Antenna .............................................................. AV-60
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-549
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-555
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-569
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-513
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............................. EC-496
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............................. EC-587
ASCD ................................................................ EC-29
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCD brake switch ........................... EC-511, EC-586
ASCD indicator lamp ....................................... EC-593
ASCD steering switch ..................................... EC-494
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-594
ATP switch ............................ TF-107, TF-110, TF-115
Audio .................................................................... AV-6
AUDIO - Wiring diagram .................................... AV-11
AUT/DP - Wiring diagram .................................. SE-16
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram .............. ATC-44
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror ........... GW-72, GW-73
Autolamp ............................................................ LT-47
Automatic amplifier ......................................... ATC-61
Automatic drive positioner .................................. SE-11
Automatic transmission number .......................... GI-49
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Back door ........................................................... BL-99
Back door trim ..................................................... EI-32
Back sonar .......................................................... DI-60
BACK/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-109
Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-109
Ball joint (front) ................................................ FSU-15
Basic inspection ................................................ EC-71
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-6, SC-12,
SC-19
BCM (Body control module) ................ BCS-3, AV-109
Block heater ...................................................... EM-78
Blower motor ................................... ATC-93, ATC-149
Body alignment ................................................ BL-172
Body component parts ..................................... BL-161
Body construction ............................................ BL-171
Body exterior paint color .................................. BL-160
Body mounting ................................................. BL-159
Body repair ....................................................... BL-160
Body sealing .................................................... BL-168
Bose speaker amp. .............................................. AV-8
Brake booster .................................................... BR-17
Brake fluid level ................................................. MA-28
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-12

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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.
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.
General precautions for service operationsEKS00B7Q

Never work with wet hands.

Xenon headlamp includes high voltage generating part. Be sure
to disconnect battery negative cable (negative terminal) or
power fuse before removing, installing, or touching the xenon
headlamp (including lamp bulb).

Turn the lighting switch OFF before disconnecting and connect-
ing the connector.

When turning the xenon headlamp on and while it is illuminated,
never touch the harness, bulb, and socket of the headlamp.

When checking the headlamp on/off operation, check it on vehi-
cle and with the power connected to the vehicle-side connector.

Do not touch the headlamp bulb glass surface with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it. Do not
touch the headlamp bulb just after the headlamp is turned off, because it is very hot.

Install the xenon headlamp bulb socket correctly. If it is installed
improperly, high-voltage leak or corona discharge may occur
that can melt the bulb, connector, and housing. Do not illuminate
the xenon headlamp bulb out of the headlamp housing. Doing
so can cause fire and harm your eyes.

When the bulb has burned out, wrap it in a thick vinyl bag and
discard. Do not break the bulb.

Leaving the bulb removed from the headlamp housing for a long
period of time can deteriorate the performance of the lens and
reflector (dirt, clouding). Always prepare a new bulb and have it
on hand when replacing the bulb.

Do not use organic solvent (paint thinner or gasoline) to clean
lamps and to remove old sealant.
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 4
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 4
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ..... 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 5
General Maintenance .......................................... ..... 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ..... 7
Maintenance For Off-road Driving (4WD only) .... ..... 7
Schedule 1 .......................................................... ..... 7
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 7
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ..... 8
Schedule 2 .......................................................... ..... 9
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 9
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ... 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ... ....11
Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... .... 11
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................ ... 12
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL ................................. ... 12
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO .. ... 12
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ...................................... ... 13
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 13
DRIVE BELT TENSION ................................... ... 13
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... ... 13
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 13
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 14
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 15
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 16
Changing Fuel Filter ............................................ ... 16
Changing Engine Air Cleaner Filter ..................... ... 16
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 16
Changing Engine Oil ........................................... ... 17
Changing Oil Filter .............................................. ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 17INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .............
... 18
Changing Spark Plugs ......................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 20
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................ ... 21
Changing In-cabin Microfilter ............................... ... 21
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ... 22
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .... ... 22
Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ... ... 24
Changing Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 24
DRAINING ........................................................ ... 24
FILLING ............................................................ ... 25
Checking Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 25
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL ............. ... 25
Checking Propeller Shaft ..................................... ... 25
Checking Final Drive Oil ...................................... ... 25
Changing Final Drive Oil ...................................... ... 26
Balancing Wheels ................................................ ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................. ... 26
Tire Rotation ........................................................ ... 28
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ............... ... 28
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ...................... ... 28
Checking Disc Brake ........................................... ... 28
ROTOR ............................................................. ... 28
CALIPER .......................................................... ... 29
PAD .................................................................. ... 29
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage .................. ... 29
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 29
STEERING LINKAGE ......................................... 29
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ........... ... 29
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL ............................... ... 29
CHECKING LINES ........................................... ... 30
Checking Axle and Suspension Parts ................. ... 30
FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
PARTS .............................................................. ... 30
DRIVE SHAFT .................................................. ... 30