2007 INFINITI QX56 service

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CONTENTS
REAR AXLE
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................2
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................2
Caution ......................................................................2
PREPARATION ...................................................3
Special Service Tool .................................................3
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .............................
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ......................................4
WHEEL HUB ......................................................5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..........................5
Removal and Installation ..........................................5
REAR DRIVE SHAFT .........................................7
Component ...............................................................7
Removal and Installation ..........................................7
Disassembly and Assembly ......................................8
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
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Wheel Bearing .........................................................14
Drive Shaft ...............................................................14

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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
CautionINFOID:0000000003532620
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
• Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
• Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service loca-
tion.
• Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover
must be placed over parts.
• Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering
to parts.
• Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532621
The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532622
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV38100500
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DriftInstalling drive shaft plug
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
KV38102200
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DriftInstalling drive shaft plug
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D
Tool nameDescription
Power toolsRemoving bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E

RAX-4
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003532623
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-7RAX-7—
RAX-5—
RFD-7, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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RSU-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PR-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
PROPELLER SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise×× ×× ××× ×××××
Shake× × ×× ×× ×××××
Vibration×× ××× ××× ×
Shimmy×× ×× ×× ××
Shudder×××××××
Poor quality ride or handling×× ××× ×× ×

WHEEL HUB
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000003532624
Inspect the components for any looseness or back lash. Inspect each component for any excessive wear or
damage. Replace any components as necessary.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
• Move the wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand to check the axial end play. Check
that the axial end play is with specification. Replace the wheel hub and bearing assembly as necessary.
• Rotate the wheel hub and bearing assembly to check that there are no unusual noises or other abnormal
conditions. Replace the wheel hub and bearing assembly as necessary.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532625
Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
NOTE:
The rear ABS sensor is routed through the back of the rear backing plate and into the side of the wheel hub
and bearing assembly. It is necessary to remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly to remove the rear ABS
sensor.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the rear brake caliper, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the
rear brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to BR-19, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper
and Disc Rotor".
NOTE:
• Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove the rear disc rotor.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
WDIA0189E
1. Back plate 2. Rear ABS sensor 3. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
4. Wheel stud 5. Rear disc rotor 6. Cotter pin

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WHEEL HUB
4. Remove the cotter pin, then remove the nut from the drive shaft
using power tool.
• Discard the cotter pin, use a new one for installation.
5. Remove the drive shaft. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
6. Remove the four wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
• Discard the four wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, use new ones for installation.
7. Pull out the wheel hub and bearing assembly for access to
remove the rear ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing
assembly as shown.
• Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor
assembly if damaged.
• Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suit-
able brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful
that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
• Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and
mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS harness.
8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply grease 44003 7S000 to contact surface between wheel hub
and drive shaft. Use sufficient grease to completely coat contact
area.
• Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor assembly
if damaged.
• Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable
brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt
and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
• Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and
mounting hole.
• Use a new cotter pin for installation.
• Use new wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts for installation.
LDIA0050E
LDIA0052E
WDIA0291E

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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Rear Drive Shaft
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532627
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp. Refer to RSU-21, "
Component".
3. Remove the cotter pin and discard, then remove the drive shaft
nut from the drive shaft.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a
new cotter pin for installation.
4. Remove the six bolts from the inside flange of the drive shaft using power tool.
• Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.
WDIA0263E
1. Rear final drive assembly 2. Rear drive shaft 3. Rear brake and hub assembly
4. Cotter pin
LDIA0050E

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end with a suit-
able hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable puller.
6. Remove the drive shaft.
CAUTION:
When removing the drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the drive shaft joint. Do not
excessively extend the slide joint.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Move the joint up and down, left and right, and in the axial direc-
tion. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.
• Check the boot for cracks or other damage, and for any grease
leakage.
• If necessary, disassemble the drive shaft, and repair as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000003532628
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
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Drive shaft lock nut : Refer to RAX-7, "Component".
Drive shaft inside flange bolts : Refer to RAX-7, "
Component".
1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring
4. Ball cage, steel ball, liner race assembly 5. Stopper ring 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft 9. Circlip
10. Joint sub-assembly
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