2007 INFINITI QX56 wheel

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires
at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are
measuring points.
4. Measure the distance “A” on the rear side of the front tires as
shown.
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180°
degrees (1/2 a turn).
CAUTION:
If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2
turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never
push the vehicle backward.
6. Measure the distance “B” on the front side of the front tires at the
same marks as shown. Total toe-in is calculated as “A” – “B”.
7. Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer
socket.
a. Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
b. Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
c. Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specification.
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
NOTE:
Check front wheel turning angle after the toe-in inspection.
1. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges in straight ahead
position and rear wheels on stands so that vehicle can be level.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
2. Start engine and run at idle, turn steering wheel all the way right
and left, measure the turning angle.
• Any turning angles are not adjustable. If any of steering angles
are out of the specification, check if the following parts are
worn or damaged.
- Steering gear
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Total toe-in : Refer to FSU-19, "Wheel Alignment (Un-
laden*1) *6".
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Standard length “L” : Refer to PS-26, "Steering Outer
Socket and Inner Socket".
Lock nut : Refer to PS-15, "
Removal and In-
stallation".
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Wheel turning angle
(full turn): Refer to FSU-19, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1) *6".
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532638
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt using power tool.
3. Remove the three shock absorber upper nuts using power tool.
4. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly.
• Turn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance for
removal.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• The lower seat step (2) in the shock absorber assembly (1) faces
outside of vehicle.
- Upper spring insulator (3)
-⇐: Front
• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-5, "
Com-
ponent" .
• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-7, "
Rotation".
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000003532639
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set the shock absorber in a vise, then loosen (without removing)
the piston rod lock nut as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress the spring using tool until the shock absorber mount-
ing insulator can be turned by hand.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two tools are firmly hooked
on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened
alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
3. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
• Discard the piston rod lock nut, use a new nut for assembly.
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UPPER LINK
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UPPER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the fender protector to access upper link. Refer to EI-22, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint and discard the cotter pin.
4. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using
Tool.
• Support lower link with jack.
5. Remove upper link bolts and nuts, then remove upper link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Upper Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Upper Link Ball Joint
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-5, "
Component".
CAUTION:
Use a new cotter pin for installation of upper link ball joint nut.
• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-7, "
Rotation".
• After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to FSU-6, "
Front Wheel
Alignment" . Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
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LOWER LINK
LOWER LINK
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532642
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove lower shock absorber bolt.
3. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod lower nut using power tool, then separate connecting rod from lower
link. Refer to FSU-12, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove drive shaft nut, if equipped. Refer to FA X - 7 , "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then
separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.
6. Remove lower link cam bolts (1) and nuts, then the lower link
(2).
NOTE:
Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable)
lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and
caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and
washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lower Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Lower Link Bushing
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-5, "
Component".
• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-7, "
Rotation".
• After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to FSU-6, "
Front Wheel
Alignment".
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KNUCKLE
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KNUCKLE
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000003532645
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are within specifications. Refer to FSU-20, "
Ball Joint" .
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532646
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to FAX-5, "Removal and Installation" .
• Disconnect wheel sensor harness connector. Do not remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing
assembly for this procedure.
2. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
• Temporarily tighten nut to prevent damage to threads and
to prevent Tool from coming off.
3. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
4. Support lower link using a suitable jack.
5. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint and discard the cotter pin.
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle
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Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
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KNUCKLE
6. Separate upper link ball joint from steering knuckle using Tool.
7. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then
separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.
8. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
• Perform ball joint inspection. Refer to FSU-15, "
Inspection" .
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Refer to FSU-5, "
Component" for tightening torques.
CAUTION:
Use a new cotter pin for installation of lock nut.
• When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
align the marks.
NOTE:
When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-18
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• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" . Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000003532647
Spring Free HeightINFOID:0000000003532648
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1) *6INFOID:0000000003532649
*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°) Suspension type Independent double wishbone coil over shock
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
StabilizerStandard equipment
2WD325.5 ± 3 mm (12.8 ± 0.1 in)
4WD335.0 ± 3 mm (13.2 ± 0.1 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°)13°13′ (13.22°)
Total toe-inDistance (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 or 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
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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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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
*4: Target value 37° 44′ (37.73°)
*5: Target value 33° 29′ (33.48°)
*6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. in order to adjust camber and caster on
these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.
Ball JointINFOID:0000000003532650
*1 Measure at cotter pin hole
*2 Measure at groove
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000003532651
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Verify the vehicle height. If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization pro-
cedure. Refer to RSU-42, "
Initialization Procedure". Swinging force “A”Upper ball joint 8.1 – 103.2 N (0.8 – 10.5 kg-f, 1.8 – 23.2 lb-f) *1
Lower ball joint 11.4 – 145.5 N (1.1 – 14.8 kg-f, 2.5 – 32.7 lb-f) *2
Turning torque “B” 0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.05 - 0.65 kg-m, 4 - 57 in-lb)
Vertical end play “C”0 mm (0 in)
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Suspension type
Air leveling*2
Applied model 2WD 4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf)913
(35.94)931
(36.65)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)912
(35.91)932
(36.69)
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