2007 INFINITI QX56 power steering fluid

MA-28
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Check the rotor condition for wear or damage. Refer to BR-18 , BR-
24 .
CALIPER
Check the caliper for any leaks, repair as necessary.
PA D
Check the pads for wear or damage. Refer to BR-18 , BR-24 .
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageINFOID:0000000003533889
STEERING GEAR
• Check the steering gear housing for looseness, damage and oil
leakage as shown.
• Check the steering column connections for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
• Check the ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage, and grease leak-
age.
Checking Power Steering Fluid and LineINFOID:0000000003533890
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
SMA260A
SMA922A
LMA051
SGIA0506E

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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• Check the power steering fluid level with the engine off.
• Check fluid level on reservoir. Use “HOT” range at fluid tempera-
tures of 50° to 80°C (122° to 176°F). Use “COLD” range at fluid
temperatures of 0° to 30°C (32° to 86°F).
CAUTION:
• Do not overfill.
• Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
CHECKING LINES
• Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose
connections, chafing, and deterioration.
Checking Axle and Suspension PartsINFOID:0000000003533891
FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Rotate each wheel to check for abnormal noise.
• Check the axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check the strut and shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check the suspension ball joints for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.
DRIVE SHAFT
Check the boots and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage, and
grease leakage.
LGIA0021E
SGIA0506E
SMA525A
SFA901

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CONTENTS
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................2
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
2
Precaution for Steering System ................................2
PREPARATION ...................................................3
Special Service Tool .................................................3
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .............................
5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ......................................5
POWER STEERING FLUID ................................6
Checking Fluid Level .................................................6
Checking Fluid Leakage ............................................6
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ..................................6
STEERING WHEEL .............................................7
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ...........................7
Removal and Installation ...........................................8
TILT SYSTEM ......................................................9
Removal and Installation ..........................................9
STEERING COLUMN ........................................10
Removal and Installation .........................................10
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................13
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ....15
Removal and Installation .........................................15
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................17
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .......................21
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .........................21
Removal and Installation .........................................21
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................22
HYDRAULIC LINE ............................................23
Removal and Installation .........................................23
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
25
Steering Wheel ........................................................25
Steering Column ......................................................25
Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket .................26
Steering Gear ..........................................................26
Oil Pump ..................................................................27
Steering Fluid ..........................................................27

PS-6
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POWER STEERING FLUID
POWER STEERING FLUID
Checking Fluid LevelINFOID:0000000003532821
Check power steering fluid level with engine off, referring to the scale
on reservoir tank.
Use HOT range for fluid temperatures of 50° – 80°C (122° – 176°F).
Use COLD range for fluid temperatures of 0° – 30°C (32° – 86°F).
CAUTION:
• Do not overfill.
• Do not reuse any used power steering fluid.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to MA-10
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Checking Fluid LeakageINFOID:0000000003532822
Check the hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50° – 80°C (122° –
176°F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to
check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not over tighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to PS-21
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6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating a leak from the steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemINFOID:0000000003532823
Incomplete air bleeding causes the following. When this happens, bleed air again.
• Air bubbles in reservoir tank.
• Clicking noise in oil pump.
• Excessive buzzing in oil pump.
NOTE:
When vehicle is stationary or while steering wheel is being turned slowly, some noise may be heard from oil
pump or gear. This noise is normal and does not affect any system.
1. Stop engine, and then turn steering wheel fully to right and left several times.
CAUTION:
Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the MIN level line. Check tank frequently and
add fluid as needed.
2. Run engine at idle speed. Turn steering wheel fully right and then fully left, hold for about three seconds.
Then check for fluid leakage.
3. Repeat step 2 several times at about three second intervals.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in the locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibil-
ity that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check for air bubbles or cloudy fluid.
5. If air bubbles or cloudiness still exists, stop engine, perform steps 2 and 3 again until air bubbles or cloud-
iness does not exist.
6. Stop engine, check fluid level.
LGIA0021E
SGIA0506E

STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEEL
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000003532824
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
• Check installation condition of steering gear assembly, front suspension, axle and steering column.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
• Check if the mounting nuts for steering gear assembly are loose.
Refer to PS-15
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CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn tires straight ahead, start engine, then turn steering wheel to the left and right lightly, and measure
steering wheel movement on the outer circumference when steering wheel is turned up to the point where
tires start moving.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
• Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to FSU-
6, "Front Wheel Alignment" .
1. Turn tires straight ahead, check if steering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot be attained by repositioning the steering wheel two teeth or less on steering
stem, loosen tie-rod lock nuts of steering outer sockets, then adjust tie-rods by the same amount in the
opposite direction.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to operating temperature of 60° – 80°C (140° – 176°F).
4. Tires need to be inflated to specified pressure. Refer to WT-28, "
Tire".
5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering
wheel has been turned 360° from the neutral position.
6. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect
steering column. Refer to PS-13, "
Disassembly and Assembly" .
7. If steering column meets specification, repair steering gear.
Refer to PS-17, "
Disassembly and Assembly". End play of the axial direction for steering wheel : 0 mm (0 in)
LGIA0024E
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference : 0 − 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Tool number : J-44372
Steering wheel
turning force: 39 N (4 kg-f, 9 lb-f) or less
WGIA0035E

PS-16
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
7. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool.
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent Tool from coming off.
8. On 2WD model, remove stabilizer bar mounting bolts and reposition stabilizer bar. Refer to FSU-12,
"Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove oil piping (high pressure side and low pressure side)
from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from piping.
10. Remove lower joint mounting bolt of lower joint shaft.
11. Remove nuts of steering gear assembly using power tool, then
remove bolts and steering gear assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Front
Wheel Alignment" .
• After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "
Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" . Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
SDIA1434E
LGIA0032E
LGIA0029E
LGIA0024E

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000003532831
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
1. Connect Tool between oil pump discharge connector and high
pressure hose and then bleed air from the hydraulic circuit.
2. Start engine. Allow engine to run until tank temperature reaches 50 – 80°C (122 – 176°F).
CAUTION:
• Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If engine is started with shut-off valve closed,
fluid pressure in power steering pump increases to maximum. This will raise fluid temperature
excessively.
• Be careful not to contact hose with belt when engine is started.
3. With engine at idle, close shut-off valve and read the relief oil pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve of pressure gauge for more than 10 seconds.
4. After measurement, open shut-off valve slowly.
• If relief oil pressure is outside the specification, repair or replace oil pump. Refer to PS-22, "
Disassembly
and Assembly" .
5. After inspection, disconnect oil pressure gauge and oil pressure gauge adapter from hydraulic circuit, con-
nect oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose. Add fluid and bleed air from hydraulic circuit
thoroughly. Refer to PS-6, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532832
REMOVAL
1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
2. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove power steering reservoir tank.
5. Remove serpentine drive belt belt from auto tensioner and power steering pump. Refer to EM-13,
"Removal and Installation" .
6. Disconnect pressure sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove high pressure and low pressure piping from power steering oil pump. Refer to PS-23
.
8. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to PS-23 for tightening torque.
Tool number:
Pressure gauge and shut-off valveKV48103500
(J26357 and J26357-10)
Oil pump sideConnector A and O-
ringKV48105300-4 and 5295262U10
(—)
Eye-bolt and O-ringKV48105300-3 and 5295262U00
(—)
High pressure
piping sideConnector B and O-
ringKV48105300-1 and 5295262U00
(—)
NutKV48105300-2
( — )
SGIA0570E
Relief oil pressure
: 9.0 – 9.8 mPa (91.77 – 99.93 kg/cm2 , 1305.34 – 1421.37 psi)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Oil PumpINFOID:0000000003532839
Steering FluidINFOID:0000000003532840
Rack sliding forceAt the neutral point:
Range within ± 11.5 mm
(±0.453 in) from the neutral
position
(in power ON)Area average value 147 − 211 N (14.99 − 21.52 kg, 33.1 − 47.52 lb)
Allowable variation 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) or less
Whole area (in power OFF)Peak value 294 N (30.0 kg, 66 lb) or less
Allowable variation 147 N (16 kg, 35 lb) or less Steering gear modelPR26AM
Relief oil pressure
9.0 − 9.8 mPa (91.77 − 99.93 kg/cm2, 1305.34 − 1421.37 psi)
Fluid capacity
Approx. 1.0 (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp qt)