2008 INFINITI QX56 Fuel

FRONT LOWER LINKRSU-19
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• Check the ball joint. Replace the front lower link if any of the follow- ing conditions exist:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-9, "
Component" .
• Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
(unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine cool ant and lubricants are at the full specification, and
the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in t heir designated positions) with the tires on level ground.
• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection"
Swinging force “A” : Refer to RSU-28, "Ball Joint" .
Turning force “B” : Refer to RSU-28, "
Ball Joint".
Vertical end play “C” : Refer to RSU-28, "
Ball Joint" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)RSU-29
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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000004918900
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Verify the vehicle height. If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization pro-
cedure. Refer to SCS-7, "
CONSULT-III Function" .
Suspension type
Air leveling*
2
Applied model2WD 4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf) 920
(36.22) 937
(36.89)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 917
(36.10) 937
(36.89)
LEIA0085E
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PRECAUTIONSSCS-39
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000004900823
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty 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 inoper ative, 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 unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied 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 Un it or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or el ectric 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 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for Rear SuspensionINFOID:0000000001732010
• When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with thetires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immediately.
• Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
• After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
• Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
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switch Operation or condition
1 B/Y Battery power supply Input OFF —Battery voltage
2 R Battery power supply Input OFF —Battery voltage
3BRECM relay Output— Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
4W/LECM relay Output— Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
6L Throttle control motor
relay Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
7 W/B ECM relay control Input — Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
8 R/B Fuse 54 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
10 G Fuse 45 Output ONDaytime light system active
0V
Daytime light system inactive Battery voltage
11 Y/B A/C compressor Output ON or
START A/C switch ON or defrost A/C
switch
Battery voltage
A/C switch OFF or defrost A/C
switch 0V
12 L/W Ignition switch sup-
plied power Input —OFF or ACC
0V
ON or START Battery voltage
13 B/Y Fuel pump relay Output — Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
14 Y/R Fuse 49 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
15 LG/B Fuse 50 (VDC) Output — Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
15 GR Fuse 50 (ABS) Output — Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
16 G Fuse 51 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
17 W Fuse 55 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
19 W/R Starter motor Output START—Battery voltage
21 BR Ignition switch sup-
plied power
Input —OFF or ACC
0V
START Battery voltage
22 G Battery power supply Output OFF —Battery voltage
23 GR/W Door mirror defogger
output signal Output —When rear defogger switch is
ON
Battery voltage
When raker defogger switch is
OFF 0V
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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41 Y/B Hood switch Input —Hood closed OFF
0V
Hood open ON Battery voltage
42 GR Oil pressure switch Input — Engine running
Battery voltage
Engine stopped 0V
43 L/Y Wiper auto stop signal Input ON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
44 BR Daytime light relay
control Input ONDaytime light system active
0V
Daytime light system inactive Battery voltage
45 G/W Horn relay control Input ON When door locks are operated
using keyfob or Intelligent Key
(OFF
→ ON)* Battery voltage
→ 0V
46 GR Fuel pump relay con-
trol
Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
47 O Throttle control motor
relay control
Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
48 B/R Starter relay (trans-
mission range switch) Input
ON or
START A/T shift selector lever in "P"
or "N"
0V
A/T shift selector lever any
other position Battery voltage
49 R/L Trailer tow relay Output ON Lighting
switch must
be in the 1st
positionOFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
50 W/R Front fog lamp (LH) Output ON or
START Lighting
switch must
be in the 2nd
position
(LOW beam
is ON) and
the front fog
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
51 W/R Front fog lamp (RH) Output ON or
START Lighting
switch must
be in the 2nd
position
(LOW beam
is ON) and
the front fog
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
52 L LH low beam head-
lamp Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
54 R/Y RH low beam head-
lamp
Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
55 G LH high beam head-
lamp
Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position
and placed in HIGH or PASS
position
Battery voltage
56 L/W RH high beam head-
lamp Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position
and placed in HIGH or PASS
position Battery voltage
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Reference value(Approx.)
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STR-10
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B TERMINAL CIRCUIT
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
B TERMINAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696228
Terminal "2" (B) is constantly supplied with battery power.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001696229
CAUTION:
Perform diagnosis under the condition that the engine cannot start by the following procedure.
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is depleted.
1.CHECK TERMINAL 2 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Make sure that starter motor connector F27 terminal 2 connection is clean and tight.
3. Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal 2
and ground.
Is there battery voltage present?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Check harness between battery and starter motor for open circuit.
2.CHECK BATTERY CABLE (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Shift the transmission into park or neutral.
2. Check voltage between battery positive terminal and starter motor connector F27 terminal 2 while cranking the engine.
Is the voltage drop less than 0.2V?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Check harness between the battery and the starter motor for high resistance.
3.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT STATUS (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative ter-
minal while cranking the engine.
Is the voltage drop less than 0.2V?
YES >> Terminal 2 circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to STR-5, "
Work Flow".
NO >> Check the starter motor case to engine mounting for
high resistance.
(+) (-) Voltage
Connector Terminal
F27 2 Ground Battery voltage
AWBIA0122GB
(-) (+) Condition Voltage
Connector Terminal
F27 2 Battery (+)
terminal While cranking the
engine Less than 0.2V
AWBIA0123GB
(+)
(-)Condition Voltage
Starter motor case Battery (-) terminal While cranking the
engine Less than 0.2V
AWBIA0124GB
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S CONNECTOR CIRCUITSTR-11
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S CONNECTOR CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696230
Terminal "1" (S) is the power supply for the starter mo
tor magnetic switch. Terminal 1 is supplied with power
when the ignition switch is turned to the START position while the selector lever is in the P or N position.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001696231
CAUTION:
Perform diagnosis under the cond ition that engine cannot start by the following procedure.
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possi ble) until the fuel pressure is released.
1.CHECK STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect starter motor connector F28.
3. Shift transmission into park or neutral.
4. Check voltage between starter motor harness connector F28 terminal 1 and ground with the ignition in START.
Is battery voltage present?
YES >> Magnetic switch circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to STR-5, "Work Flow".
NO >> GO TO 2
2.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the IPDM E/R harness connector E120 and starter motor harness connector F28 for damage, bent pins and loose connections.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair the terminal and connector.
3.CHECK HARNESS CONTI NUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector E120 and starter motor con- nector F28.
2. Check continuity between starter motor harness connector F28 (A) terminal 1 and IPDM E/R harness connector E120 (B) termi-
nal 19.
3. Check continuity between starter motor harness connector F28 (A) terminal 1 and ground.
Are the continuity test results as specified?
YES >> Further inspection necessary. Refer to STR-5, "Work Flow".
NO >> Repair the harness.
(+) (-)Condition Voltage
Connector Terminal
F28 1 Ground While cranking the
engine Battery voltage
AWBIA0125GB
AB
Continiuty
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
F28 1E120 19 Yes
A —Continiuty
Connector Terminal
F28 1Ground No
AWBIA0126GB
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TM-26
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
When shifting from the lock-up released state to the lock-up applied state, the current output to the torque con-
verter clutch solenoid is controlled with the TCM. In th is way, when shifting to the lock-up applied state, the
torque converter clutch is temporarily set to the half-clutched state to reduce the shock.
Half-clutched State
• The current output from the TCM to the torque converte r clutch solenoid is varied to gradually increase the
torque converter clutch solenoid pressure.
In this way, the lock-up apply pressure gradually rises and while the torque converter clutch piston is put into
half-clutched status, the torque converter clutch piston operating pressure is increased and the coupling is
completed smoothly.
Slip Lock-up Control
• In the slip region, the torque converter clutch solenoid current is controlled with the TCM to put it into the
half-clutched state. This absorbs the engine tor que fluctuation and lock-up operates from low speed.
This raises the fuel efficiency for 4GR and 5GR at both low speed and when the accelerator has a low
degree of opening.
Engine Brake ControlINFOID:0000000001603996
• The forward one-way clutch transmits the drive force from the engine to the rear wheels. But the reverse drive from the rear wheels is not transmitted to the engine because the one-way clutch is idling.
Therefore, the low coast brake solenoid is operated to prevent the forward one-way clutch from idling and
the engine brake is operated in the same manner as conventionally.
• The operation of the low coast brake solenoid switches the low coast brake switching valve and controls the
coupling and releasing of the low coast brake.
The low coast brake reducing valve contro ls the low coast brake coupling force.
Control ValveINFOID:0000000001603997
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
SCIA1520E
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valve In order to prevent the pressure supplied to the torque converter from being excessive,
the line pressure is adjusted to the optimum pressure (torque converter operating pres-
sure).
Pressure regu lator valve
Pressure regulator plug
Pressure regu lator sleeve Adjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valve When the front brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure (front
brake pressure) and supplies it to the front brake. (In 1GR, 2GR, 3GR, and 5GR, adjusts
the clutch pressure.)
Accumulator control valve Adjusts the pressure (accumulator control pressure) acting on the accumulator piston
and low coast reducing valve to the pressure appropriate to the driving state.
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