2007 INFINITI QX56 ABS

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
RSU-27
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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use the CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load
leveling air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the height sensor and the rear load leveling air suspension com-
pressor assembly.
3. Unclip the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the
rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
• To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the hose out.
5. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power
tool.
6. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake
hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the
way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-25, "
Removal and Instal-
lation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
CAUTION:
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm 12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, LH5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly (includes the
bracket and rubber cover)
⇐Front
LEIA0074E

RSU-28
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
• Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when repositioning the brake caliper out of the way.
• Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
7. Remove the spare tire.
8. Disconnect the two rear ABS sensor electrical connectors.
9. Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to RFD-14
.
11. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
12. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the brackets on the rear suspension member.
13. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the
coil spring tension.
14. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.
15. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor
from the rear suspension member.
16. Disconnect both of the connecting rods from the rear stabilizer
bar.
17. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
18. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts.
19. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member,
suspension arm, front and rear lower links and stabilizer bar as
an assembly.
20. If necessary, remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket,
height sensor, rear load leveling air suspension hoses, stabilizer
bar, knuckle, and front and rear lower links from the rear suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When raising the rear suspension member assembly, use the
locating pins to align the rear suspension member to the vehicle
body.
LEIA0077E
LEIA0075E
LEIA0083E

RSU-30
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SHOCK ABSORBER
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532673
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation".
2. Use CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
3. Remove the four clips and remove the rear fender protector, front.
4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hose from the
shock absorber.
• To disconnect the hose, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the air hose out.
5. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using
power tool.
6. Remove the shock absorber.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the rubber boot on the shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-21, "
Component".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check the shock absorber for any air leaks or damage to the rubber boot.
• Check the shock absorber for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
• Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
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LEIA0082E

SUSPENSION ARM
RSU-31
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SUSPENSION ARM
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear suspension member assembly using power tool. Refer to RSU-26, "Removal and Instal-
lation" .
NOTE:
It is necessary to remove the rear suspension member to remove the front upper bolt from the suspension
arm.
2. Remove the shock absorber upper end bolt.
3. Remove the suspension arm upper nuts and bolts on the sus-
pension member side using power tool.
4. Remove the suspension arm pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.
5. Disconnect the suspension arm from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
6. Remove the suspension arm.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.
• Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if neces-
sary.
• Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.
LEIA0082E
LEIA0087E

FRONT LOWER LINK
RSU-33
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FRONT LOWER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
2. Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
3. Remove the shock absorber lower end bolt.
4. Remove the adjusting bolt and nut, and the bolt and nut, from
the front lower link and rear suspension member using power
tool.
5. Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.
6. Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
7. Remove the front lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check the front lower link and bushing for any deformation, crack, or damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace the front lower link and bushing if
necessary.
• Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.
LEIA0082E
LEIA0086E

RSU-38
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REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532678
Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
3. Unclip the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the
rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
• To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the hose out.
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, LH5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly
⇐Front
LEIA0074E

RSU-40
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HEIGHT SENSOR
HEIGHT SENSOR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532679
Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the height sensor.
3. Remove the two height sensor bolts and height sensor arm
bracket bolt.
4. Remove the height sensor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AWEIA0076ZZ
1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, LH5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly
⇐Front
LEIA0080E

SE-86
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FRONT SEAT
2. Unhook the j-channel.
3. From inside of the seatback, squeeze the headrest holder tabs
at the base of the stay pipe and pull up to remove.
NOTE:
Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/
rear and right/left).
Passenger Seat
1. Remove the headrest.
2. Remove the seatback board from the back of the seatback.
3. Remove the retainer.
LIIA1580E
LRS023
PIIA0163E
SIIA0113E