2006 INFINITI QX56 transmission fluid

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYPFP:10001
Removal and InstallationEBS00RFH
WARNING:

Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.

Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.

For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:

Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cooled sufficiently.

If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.

Always use the support point specified for lifting.

Use either 2-point lift type or separate type lift. If board-on type is used for unavoidable reasons,
support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool before starting work, in
preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-41, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
REMOVAL
Preparation
1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)" .
3. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-80, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"
1. Rear engine mounting insulator 4WD 2. Rear engine mounting insulator 2WD 3. LH engine mounting bracket
4. LH heat shield plate 5. LH engine mounting insulator 6. RH engine mounting bracket
7. RH heat shield plate 8. RH engine mounting insulator
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Loosen the bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the drive plate. Especially
avoid deforming and damaging of the signal plate teeth
(circumference position).

Place the drive plate with the signal plate surface fac-
ing other than downward.

Keep magnetic materials away from the signal plate.
CAUTION:
Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough
for supporting the engine weight.

If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to
reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
–Remove the fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to EM-31, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-28, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the rocker cover. Refer to EM-35, "Removal and Installation" .
–Other removable brackets.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of
overturning.
31. Remove the alternator. Refer to SC-25, "
REMOVAL" .
32. Remove the engine mounting insulator and bracket using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly
during re-assembly.

Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of driv-
etrain components.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Before starting the engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If the levels are
lower than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.

Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to the fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at the connection points.

Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down the engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to
specified level if necessary.

Summary of the inspection items:
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*Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item
Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —

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PRECAUTIONS
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General PrecautionsEAS001F7

Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time without
proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any flammable
materials. Special care should be taken when handling any flam-
mable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas,
etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be sure to
properly ventilate the area before working with hazardous mate-
rials.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.

Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire
blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After
jacking up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety
stands at the points designated for proper lifting before working
on the vehicle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.

When removing a heavy component such as the engine or tran-
saxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop
them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially
the brake tubes and master cylinder.

Before starting repairs which do not require battery power:
Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

If the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of
radio and each control unit is erased.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

To prevent serious burns:
Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

Dispose of or recycle drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning
parts in an appropriate manner.

Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.

Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent
prior to inspection or assembly.

Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers, cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new
ones.

Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.

Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.

Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.

After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indicate the proper connection.

Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
SGI285
SGI231
SEF289H
SGI233

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Reference Area
The Reference Area of the wiring diagram contains references to additional electrical reference pages at the
end of the manual. If connector numbers and titles are shown in the Reference Area of the wiring diagram,
these connector symbols are not shown in the Connector Area.
AbbreviationsEAS001FL
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
SGI092A
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air Conditioner
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
D
1Drive range 1st gear
D
2Drive range 2nd gear

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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
A
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
B
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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Tow truck towing ................................................. GI-43
Towing point ....................................................... GI-44
TPS1 - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-322
TPS2 - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-200
TPS3 - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-562
Traction control system - Wiring diagram ....... BRC-16
Transfer control device ............. TF-76, TF-80, TF-138
Transfer control unit inspection table ................. TF-35
Transfer dropping resistor .................................. TF-90
Transfer fluid temperature sensor TF-104, TF-154, TF-
167
Transfer motor .................................... TF-102, TF-142
Transfer motor relay ........................................ TF-102
Transfer oil replacement ................................... MA-24
Transfer serial number ........................................ GI-49
Transmission serial number ................................ GI-49
Tread-FR&RR (Dimensions) ............................... GI-50
Trim ..................................................................... EI-35
TRNSCV - Wiring diagram .................. BL-140, BL-156
Trouble diagnoses .............................................. GI-10
Turbine revolution sensor ................................ AT-109
TURN - Wiring diagram ...................................... LT-84
Turn signal lamp ................................................. LT-80
Two trip detection logic ...................................... EC-48
Two-pole lift ........................................................ GI-42
V
Vacuum hose (brake system) ............................ BR-20
Vacuum hose drawing (Engine control) ........... EC-102
Valve clearance ................................................ EM-55
Valve guide ....................................................... EM-69
Vanity mirror lamp ............................................. LT-134
VDC (vehicle dynamics control) ........................ BRC-7
VDC -Wiring diagram ...................................... BRC-16
Vehicle identification number .............................. GI-48
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .......... GI-44
Vehicle security (theft warning) system ............. BL-75
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ............................ EC-442
VEHSEC - Wiring diagram ................................. BL-79
VENT/V - Wiring diagram .................. EC-390, EC-397
VIN registration .................................................. EC-77
Viscosity number (SAE) .................................... MA-12
VSS A/T - Wiring diagram .................. AT-111, AT-113
W
W/ANT - Wiring diagram .................................... AV-61
Wait detection switch ......................................... TF-69
WARN - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-32
Warning chime .................................................... DI-43
Warning lamps .................................................... DI-31
Washer, front ..................................................... WW-4
Washer, rear .................................................... WW-32
Water pump ...................................................... CO-19
Water temperature gauge ..................................... DI-5
Wheel alignment (front) ..................................... FSU-6
Wheel alignment (rear) ................................... RSU-28
Wheel bearing (front) ......................................... FAX-5
Wheel bearing (rear) ......................................... RAX-5
Wheel hub (rear) ............................................... RAX-5
Wheel size .......................................................... GI-50
Wheelbase (Dimensions) .................................... GI-50
Width (Dimensions) ............................................. GI-50
WINDOW - Wiring diagram .............................. GW-22
Window, door ...................................... GW-65, GW-68
Windshield ....................................................... GW-11
WIP/R - Wiring diagram ................................... WW-36
WIPER - Wiring diagram .................................... WW-8
Wiper, front ........................................................ WW-4
Wiper, rear ....................................................... WW-32
Wiring Diagram (Cell code) list ......................... PG-62
Wiring diagrams .................................................. GI-16
WT-T/WARN - Wiring diagram .......................... WT-11

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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 3
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