2008 INFINITI QX56 steering

DLK-220
< PRECAUTION >[WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM]
PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of a ll control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for workINFOID:0000000001539080
• After removing and installing the opening/closing parts, be sure to carry out fitting adjustments to check their
operation.
• Check the lubrication level, damage, and wear of each part. If necessary, grease or replace it.
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..118
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ..
118
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ..
118
Precaution for Transfer Assembly and Transfer
Control Unit Replacement .....................................
119
Precaution .............................................................119
Service Notice .......................................................120
PREPARATION .........................................121
PREPARATION .............................................. ..121
Special Service Tool ........................................... ..121
Commercial Service Tool ......................................124
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................125
TRANSFER OIL FILTER ................................ ..125
Removal and Installation .......................................125
TRANSFER FLUID ......................................... ..127
Replacement ....................................................... ..127
Inspection ..............................................................127
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................128
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT ........................ ..128
Removal and Installation .......................................128
FRONT OIL SEAL ............................................129
Removal and Installation .......................................129
REAR OIL SEAL ..............................................131
Removal and Installation .......................................131
SIDE OIL SEAL .............................................. ..133
Removal and Installation .......................................133
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE ................... ..134
Removal and Installation .......................................134
AIR BREATHER HOSE .................................. ..135
Removal and Installation .......................................135
TRANSFER MOTOR ...................................... ..138
Removal and Installation .......................................138
REMOVAL AND INSTALLA TION .............139
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ............................... ..139
Removal and Installation .......................................139
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ........... .140
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ............................... ..140
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ..140
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ......... ................................. ................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
177
General Specification .......................................... ..177
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................177
PROPELLER SHAFT: 2F1310
PRECAUTION ...... ......................................
179
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................179
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ..
179
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................
179
PREPARATION .........................................181
PREPARATION ...............................................181
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ..181
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................182
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .........................
182
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..182
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................183
PROPELLER SHAFT ......................................183
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. ..183
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............184
PROPELLER SHAFT ......................................184
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..184
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............186
PROPELLER SHAFT ......................................186
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..186
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
188
General Specification .......................................... ..188
Snap Ring ..............................................................188
PROPELLER SHAFT: 2S1410
PRECAUTION ...... ......................................
189
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................189
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ..
189
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................
189
PREPARATION .........................................191
PREPARATION ...............................................191
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Commercial Service Tool ......................................191
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................192
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... .
192
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..192
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................193
PROPELLER SHAFT ..................................... .193
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. ..193
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..............194
PROPELLER SHAFT ..................................... .194
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..194
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............197
PROPELLER SHAFT ..................................... .197
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..197
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ........................................................ ..
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
199
General Specification .......................................... ..199
Snap Ring ..............................................................200
FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205
PRECAUTION .............. ..............................
201
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .201
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. ..
201
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................
201
Precaution for Servicing Front Final Drive .............202
PREPARATION ..........................................203
PREPARATION .............................................. .203
Special Service Tool ............................................ ..203
Commercial Service Tool ......................................205
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................206
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... .
206
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..206
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................207
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ............................ .207
Changing Differential Gear Oil ...............................207
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ..207
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................208
SIDE OIL SEAL .............................................. ..208
Removal and Installation .......................................208
FRONT OIL SEAL ............................................209
Removal and Installation .......................................209
CARRIER COVER .......................................... ..211
Removal and Installation .......................................211
REMOVAL AND INSTALLA TION .............212
FRONT FINAL DRIVE .................................... ..212
Removal and Installation .......................................212
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...........214
FRONT FINAL DRIVE .................................... ..214
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .214
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ........ .................................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ..
231
General Specification ........................................... .231
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................231
REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230
PRECAUTION ............... ............................
233
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..233
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
233
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ................................
233
Precaution for Servicing Rear Final Drive .............234
PREPARATION .........................................235
PREPARATION .............................................. ..235
Special Service Tool ............................................ .235
Commercial Service Tool ......................................239
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...........................240
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... ..
240
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................240
DESCRIPTION ................................................ ..241
Cross-Sectional View ........................................... .241
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................242
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ..............................242
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................. .242
Checking Differential Gear Oil ..............................242
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ..............................243
FRONT OIL SEAL ............................................243
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOWDLN-9
< BASIC INSPECTION > [ATX14B]
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Flash rapidly>>Refer to DLN-110, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Flash slowly>>Refer to DLN-111, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (1)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTO position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> GO TO DLN-112, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (2)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to 4HI position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO DLN-116, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
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DLN-100
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[ATX14B]
4WD SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
4WD SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000001737182
If 4WD warning lamp turns ON, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to DLN-18, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)".
NOTE:
• Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode. This is not a
malfunction.
• Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions: 4WD shift
switch is 4H or 4LO, steering wheel is turned fully to either side.
Symptom ConditionReference page
4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp do not turn ON
(4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp check) Ignition switch: ON
DLN-101
4WD warning lamp does not turn ON
(4WD warning lamp check) Ignition switch: ON
DLN-103
4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator lamp does not change Engine runningDLN-105
ATP warning lamp does not turn ON Engine runningDLN-107
4WD shift indicator lamp keeps flashing Engine runningDLN-109
4WD warning lamp flashes rapidly (2 times/second) While drivingDLN-110
4WD warning lamp flashes slowly
(1 time/2 seconds) While driving
DLN-111
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs
(See NOTE.) • While driving
•AUTO mode
• Steering wheel is turned fully
to either side DLN-112
ATP switch does not operate
Engine runningDLN-114
4WD system does not operate While drivingDLN-116
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DLN-112
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[ATX14B]
HEAVY TIGHT-CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM OCCURS
HEAVY TIGHT-CORNER BR
AKING SYMPTOM OCCURS
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001737197
This symptom occurs when the vehicle is accelerati ng in 4WD and the steering wheel is turned fully either
direction. It may feel like a bump or being pushed fr om behind. A small amount of this bumping feeling is
acceptable under certain road conditions. The transfer case may be adjusted using the CONSULT-III to com-
pensate for this condition.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001737198
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
NOTE:
• Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode. This is not a malfunction.
• Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions: 4WD shift
switch is 4H or 4LO, steering wheel is turned fully to either side.
1.CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to DLN-18, "
CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)".
Is CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000] displayed?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD SHIFT SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD shift switch system. Refer to DLN-31, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Perform self diagnosis for ECM. Refer to EC-63, "
CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)".
Is any malfunction deteced by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK SYSTEM FOR CLUT CH PRESSURE SOLENOID
Perform trouble diagnosis for clutch pressure solenoid system. Refer to DLN-70, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5.SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to DLN-80, "
Reference Value".
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals fo r damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
7.CHECK TRANSFER INNER PARTS
1. Disassemble transfer assembly. Refer to DLN-140, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
2. Check transfer inner parts.
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< PRECAUTION >[ATX14B]
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint Syst
em (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000004857590
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000004857589
NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK ″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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< PRECAUTION > [ATX14B]
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Transfer Assembly and Transfer Control Unit ReplacementINFOID:0000000001737205
When replacing transfer assembly or transfer control uni t, check the 4WD shift indicator lamp as follows.
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check 4WD shift indicator lamp is turned ON for approximately 1 second.
• If OK, the position between transfer assembly and transfer control unit is correct.
• If NG, the position is different between transfer assembly and transfer control unit. Adjust the position between transfer assembly and transfer control unit. See METHOD FOR POSITION
ADJUSTMENT that follows.
METHOD FOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT
1. Start engine. Run the engine for at least 10 seconds.
2. Stop vehicle and move A/T selector lever to N position with brake pedal depressed. Stay in N for at least 2
seconds.
3. Turn 4WD shift switch to 2WD position. Stay in 2WD for at least 2 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.
5. Start engine.
6. Erase self-diagnosis. Refer to DLN-18, "
CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)".
7. Check 4WD shift indicator lamp. Refer to DLN-7, "
Preliminary Check".
If 4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate 2WD, install new transfer control unit and retry the above
check.
PrecautionINFOID:0000000001737206
• Before connecting or disconnect ing the transfer control unit
harness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and disconnect
battery cables. Failure to do so may damage the transfer con-
trol unit. Battery voltage is ap plied to transfer control unit
even if ignition swit ch is turned “OFF”.
• When connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or
from transfer control unit, take care not to damage pin termi-
nals (bend or break).
When connecting pin connectors make sure that there are not
any bends or breaks on transfer control unit pin terminals.
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