2007 INFINITI QX56 oil filter

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if damaged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to the FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-12
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-15
EVAP vapor linesI*MA-19
Fuel linesI*MA-15
Fuel filter NOTE (3)—
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R*MA-12
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-16
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R RMA-16
Spark plugs (double PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).EM-29
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)EM-103
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
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or
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Title Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.5
(12)
611 . 2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
Brake lines and cables I IMA-27
Brake pads and rotors I I I IMA-27
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1) I IMA-21
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1) I IMA-24,
MA-24
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1) I IMA-24
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
partsII I IMA-28,
MA-29
Tire Rotation NOTE (2)MA-27
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD) I I I IMA-24
Exhaust system I I I IMA-21
In-cabin microfilter R RMA-20

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2INFOID:0000000003533863
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if damaged.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
- Page
or
- Content
Title Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
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Brake lines and cables I IMA-27
Brake pads and rotors I I I IMA-27
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1) I IMA-21
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1) I IMA-24,
MA-24
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1) I IMA-24
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion partsIIIIMA-28,
MA-29
Tire Rotation NOTE (2)MA-27
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD) I I I IMA-24
Exhaust system I I I IMA-21
In-cabin microfilter R RMA-20
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content Ti-
tle Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
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Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-12
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-15
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-19
Fuel lines I* I*MA-15
Fuel filter NOTE (2) —
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-12
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-16
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R RMA-16
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED
type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).EM-29
Intake and exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (4)EM-103

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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage interval only.
(1) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL Reference
Section
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Title Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.
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(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines and cables I I I IMA-27
Brake pads and rotors I I I IMA-27
Automatic transmission fluid I I I IMA-21
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil I I I IMA-24,
MA-24
Rear final drive oil I I I IMA-24
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion partsIIMA-28,
MA-29
Tire rotation NOTE (1)MA-27
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft
(4WD)IIIIMA-24
Exhaust system I IMA-21
In-cabin microfilter R R R RMA-20

MA-10
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000003533864
*1: For further details, refer to MA-10, "SAE Viscosity Number" .
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III or MERCONTM or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.
*6: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F).
*7: DEXRON
TM III, MERCONTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a INFINITI
dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTM III or MERCONTM Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
*8: For improved vehicle performance, INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91
AKI (RON 96). For further details, refer to GI-4, "
Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)" .
*9: See your INFINITI dealer for service for synthetic oil.
SAE Viscosity NumberINFOID:0000000003533865
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL
DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel
105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 galUnleaded gasoline with octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91) *8
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
change6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
• API Certification Mark *1
• API grade SG, Energy Conserving II or
API grade SH, SJ or SL *1
• ILSAC grade GF-II and GF-III *1 Without oil filter
change5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul)
7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling systemWith reservoir
at MAX level14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 galGenuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze
coolant or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2
Rear final drive oil
1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 ptAPI GL-5 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Oil
(Part No. 999MP-DF200P) or equivalent
*9
Transfer fluid
3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qtGenuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continen-
tal U.S and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN
Automatic Transmission Fluid *7
Front final drive oil
1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *6
Power steering fluid (PSF)
1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *3
Brake fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent,
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116) *4
Brake grease — — —PBC (poly butyl cuprysil) grease or equiv-
alent
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid
4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 galGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or
equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil
290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl ozNISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equiv-
alent *5

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
2. Disconnect the harness connector, then remove the air cleaner case (upper).
3. Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner case (lower).
4. Install the new air cleaner filter in the air cleaner case (lower).
5. Install the air cleaner case (upper) and connect the harness connector.
6. Install the air duct and resonator assembly.
Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000003533871
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil are hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin
contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
1. Warm up the engine, and check for any oil leaks.
2. Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.
4. Install a new washer on the oil drain plug, then install the oil drain plug in the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Clean the drain plug and install with a new washer.
5. Refill the engine with new specified engine oil.
CAUTION:
The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the “Refill oil capacity” val-
ues as a reference and check the oil level using the dipstick when filling the engine with oil.
6. Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for any oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
8. Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as nec-
essary and install the oil filler cap.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
Changing Oil FilterINFOID:0000000003533872
REMOVAL
Oil drain plug : Refer to EM-78 .
Oil grade and viscosity : Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Oil capacity : Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
SMA954C

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1. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
2. Remove the oil filter using Tool as shown.
CAUTION:
• The oil filter is equipped with a pressure relief valve.
• Use Genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.
• Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine
oil are hot.
• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leaks or spills.
• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter seal mating surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil filter seal circumference of the
new oil filter.
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation sur-
face, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
4. Inspect the engine for oil leaks. Refer to LU-11, "
Removal and
Installation" .
5. Install the engine front undercover using power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as nec-
essary.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
2. Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil as required.Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
WBIA0388E
SMA010
Oil filter : 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SMA229B
SMA954C

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FRONT OIL SEAL ...........................................116
Removal and Installation .......................................116
REAR OIL SEAL ..............................................118
Removal and Installation .......................................118
SIDE OIL SEAL ...............................................120
Removal and Installation .......................................120
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE .....................121
Removal and Installation .......................................121
AIR BREATHER HOSE ...................................122
Removal and Installation .......................................122
TRANSFER MOTOR ........................................125
Removal and Installation .......................................125
TRANSFER OIL FILTER ..................................126
Removal and Installation .......................................126
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ..................................128
Removal and Installation .......................................128
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................128
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
166
General Specification ............................................166
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................166

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TRANSFER OIL FILTER
TRANSFER OIL FILTER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532569
REMOVAL
1. Remove the oil filter bolts and oil filter.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage center case and oil filter.
• Loosen bolts and detach oil filter evenly.
2. Remove the O-rings (1) from the oil filter (2).
3. Remove the oil filter stud from the oil filter.
4. Remove the O-ring from the oil filter stud.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply ATF to the new O-ring, and install it on the oil filter stud.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
2. Install the oil filter stud to the oil filter.
SMT875C
WDIA0285E
SDIA3180E
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