2006 INFINITI QX56 engine oil

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Engine Tune-Up DataELS001QQ
Cylinder arrangementV- 8
Displacement 5,552 cm
3 (338.80 in3 )
Bore and stroke 98 x 92 mm (3.86 x 3.62 in)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression
2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 5
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Compression pressure Standard
1,520 kPa (15.5 kg/cm
2 , 220 psi) / 200 rpm
Minimum 1,324 kPa (13.5 kg/cm
2 , 192 psi) / 200 rpm
Differential limit between cylinders 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2 , 14 psi) / 200 rpm
Cylinder number
Valve timing Unit: degree
abcde f
232° 230° 2° 48° 3° 49°
SEM957C
PBIC0187E

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Drive Belt Deflection and Tension
Spark Plugs (Double Platinum Tipped)
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )ELS001QR
*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° )
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Drive type2WD 4WD
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° )1 3°13 ′ (13.22 °)
Total toe-in Distance (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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Front Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS001QU
Rear Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS001QU
Brake PedalELS001QV
Unit: mm (in)
Refill CapacitiesELS001QW
Brake modelCLZ31VCAD41VA
Brake pad Standard thickness (new)
11.88 mm (0.468 in)12 mm (0.47 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
26.0 mm (1.024 in) 30.0 mm (1.181 in)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 mm (0.965 in) 28.5 mm (1.122 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.03 mm (0.001 in)
Brake model AD14VE
Brake pad Standard thickness (new)
12.13 mm (0.478 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Repair limit thickness 12.0 mm (0.472 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Brake pedal height (from dash panel top surface) 182.3 − 192.3 (7.18 − 7.57)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running] More than 90.3 (3.55)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 − 1.96 (0.029 − 0.077)
Pedal play 3 − 11 (0.12 − 0.43)
Description Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal
Engine oil
(drain and refill) With oil filter change
6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Without oil filter change 5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt
6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level
14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 gal
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system lubricants 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

ACS-12
[ICC]
LASER BEAM AIMING ADJUSTMENT
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LASER BEAM AIMING ADJUSTMENTPFP:00026
Outline of Laser Beam Aiming Adjustment ProcedureEKS00BLN
CAUTION:

The laser beam aiming adjustment cannot be performed without CONSULT-II.

The laser beam aiming adjustment must be performed every time the ICC sensor is removed,
installed or has been moved as a result of a collision.
1. Prepare the vehicle and the work area.
2. Set up the ICC target board. For details, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
3. Adjust the sensor following the procedure on CONSULT-II.
4. Check system operation after the adjustment.
PreparationEKS00BLO

Place the vehicle on level ground. Shift the transmission into "P" position and release the parking brake.

Adjust the tire pressure to the specified value.

See that there is no load in the vehicle. Coolant, engine oil and fuel should be filled to correct level.

Check that the vehicle suspension has been adjusted to the standard height by the load leveling rear air
suspension system. Refer to RSU-12, "
Basic Inspection" .

Clean the sensor with a soft cloth.
Setting up the ICC Target BoardEKS00BLP
CAUTION:
Accuracy in setting up the ICC target board is essential for the laser beam aiming adjustment.
For details, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF THE TARGET
1. Attach a triangle scale as shown.Tool number : KV99110100 (J-45718)
LKIA0632E
WKIA1849E

AT-12
A/T FLUID
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A/T FLUIDPFP:KLE40
Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)ECS00EPX
1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the ATF to 80° C (176 ° F).
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the ATF level gauge bolt.
4. Drain the ATF from the drain plug hole and then install the drain plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new ATF.
Always refill with the same volume as the drained ATF. Use the
ATF level gauge to check the ATF level as shown. Add ATF as
necessary.

To flush out the old ATF from the coolers, pour new ATF into the charging pipe with the engine idling
and at the same time drain the old ATF from the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line.

When the color of the ATF coming out of the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is about
the same as the color of the new ATF, flushing out the old ATF is complete. The amount of new trans-
mission ATF used for flushing should be 30% to 50% of the specified capacity.
CAUTION:

Use only the specified ATF. Do not mix with other fluids.

Using an ATF other than the specified ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by
the warranty.

When filling the transmission with ATF, do not spill the ATF on any heat generating parts such
as the exhaust manifold.

Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
5. Install the ATF level gauge in the ATF charging pipe and tighten the level gauge bolt to specification.
6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the ATF to 80 ° C (176 ° F).
7. Check the ATF level and condition. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)" . If the
ATF is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 5.
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)ECS00EPY
1. Remove the ATF level gauge bolt.
2. Before driving, the ATF level can be checked at ATF tempera- tures of 30 ° to 50 °C (86 ° to 122 °F) using the “COLD” range on
the ATF level gauge as follows:
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
b. Start the engine and move the selector lever through each gear position. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position.
c. Check the ATF level with the engine idling.
d. Remove the ATF level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint-free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping the ATF from the ATF level gauge, always use
a lint-free paper, not a cloth.Drain plug : Refer to
AT- 2 5 0 , "
Components" .
WLIA0014E
ATF type and capacity : Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants" .
Drain plug : Refer to AT- 2 5 0 , "
Components" .
Level gauge bolt : Refer to AT- 2 5 0 , "
Components" .
WLIA0014E

AT-32
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Line Pressure ControlECS00CDZ

When an input torque signal equivalent to the engine drive force is sent from the ECM to the TCM, the
TCM controls the line pressure solenoid.

This line pressure solenoid controls the pressure regulator valve as the signal pressure and adjusts the
pressure of the operating oil discharged from the oil pump to the line pressure most appropriate to the
driving state.
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL IS BASED ON THE TCM LINE PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC
PATTERN

The TCM has stored in memory a number of patterns for the optimum line pressure characteristic for the
driving state.

In order to obtain the most appropriate line pressure characteristic to meet the current driving state, the
TCM controls the line pressure solenoid current value and thus controls the line pressure.
Normal Control
Each clutch is adjusted to the necessary pressure to match the
engine drive force.
Back-up Control (Engine Brake)
When the select operation is performed during driving and the trans-
mission is shifted down, the line pressure is set according to the
vehicle speed.
PCIA0007E
PCIA0008E
PCIA0009E

A/T CONTROL SYSTEMAT-33
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During Shift Change
The necessary and adequate line pressure for shift change is set.
For this reason, line pressure pattern setting corresponds to input
torque and gearshift selection. Also, line pressure characteristic is
set according to engine speed, during engine brake operation.
At Low Fluid Temperature
When the A/T fluid temperature drops below the prescribed tempera-
ture, in order to speed up the action of each friction element, the line
pressure is set higher than the normal line pressure characteristic.
Shift ControlECS00CE0
The clutch pressure control solenoid is controlled by the signals from the switches and sensors. Thus, the
clutch pressure is adjusted to be appropriate to the engine load state and vehicle driving state. It becomes
possible to finely control the clutch hydraulic pressure with high precision and a smoother shift change charac-
teristic is attained.
SHIFT CHANGE
The clutch is controlled with the optimum timing and oil pressure by the engine speed, engine torque informa-
tion, etc.
PCIA0010E
PCIA0011E
PCIA0012E

AT-36
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Engine Brake ControlECS00CE2

The forward one-way clutch transmits the drive force from the engine to the rear wheels. But the reverse
drive from the rear wheels is not transmitted to the engine because the one-way clutch is idling.
Therefore, the low coast brake solenoid is operated to prevent the forward one-way clutch from idling and
the engine brake is operated in the same manner as conventionally.

The operation of the low coast brake solenoid switches the low coast brake switching valve and controls
the coupling and releasing of the low coast brake.
The low coast brake reducing valve controls the low coast brake coupling force.
Control ValveECS00CE3
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
SCIA1520E
NameFunction
Torque converter regulator valve In order to prevent the pressure supplied to the torque converter from being excessive,
the line pressure is adjusted to the optimum pressure (torque converter operating pres-
sure).
Pressure regulator valve
Pressure regulator plug
Pressure regulator sleeve Adjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valve When the front brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(front brake pressure) and supplies it to the front brake. (In 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gears,
adjusts the clutch pressure.)
Accumulator control valve Adjusts the pressure (accumulator control pressure) acting on the accumulator piston
and low coast reducing valve to the pressure appropriate to the driving state.
Pilot valve A Adjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for line pressure control, shift change control, and lock-up control.
Pilot valve B Adjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for shift change control.
Low coast brake switching valve During engine braking, supplies the line pressure to the low coast brake reducing valve.
Low coast brake reducing valve When the low coast brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(low coast brake pressure) and supplies it to the low coast brake.
N-R accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-R is selected.
Direct clutch piston switching valve Operates in 4th gear and switches the direct clutch coupling capacity.
High and low reverse clutch control valve When the high and low reverse clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the opti-
mum pressure (high and low reverse clutch pressure) and supplies it to the high and low
reverse clutch. (In 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, adjusts the clutch pressure.)