2008 INFINITI QX56 checking oil

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CONTENTS
STEERING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
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Precaution for Steering System .......................... ......4
PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................6
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................7
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........................ .....7
System Diagram .................................................. ......7
System Description ...................................................7
Component Parts Location ........................................7
Component Description .............................................8
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS ..........................9
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........................ .....9
Wiring Diagram ................................................... ......9
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................12
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ ....
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ....12
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................13
POWER STEERING FLUID ........................... ....13
Checking Fluid Level ........................................... ....13
Checking Fluid Leakage ..........................................13
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ................................13
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................15
STEERING WHEEL ..........................................15
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ....15
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .......................17
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .........................17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............18
STEERING WHEEL ..........................................18
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....18
TILT SYSTEM ...................................................19
Removal and Installation .........................................19
STEERING COLUMN ........................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ....23
Removal and Installation .........................................23
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .......................26
Removal and Installation .........................................26
HYDRAULIC LINE ............................................27
Removal and Installation .........................................27
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..............29
STEERING COLUMN ........................................29
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ....29
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ....31
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................31
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .......................35
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................35
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Steering Wheel .................................................... ....36
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POWER STEERING FLUIDST-13
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
POWER STEERING FLUID
Checking Fluid LevelINFOID:0000000001534691
Check power steering fluid level with engine off, referring to the scale
on reservoir tank.
Use HOT range for fluid temperatures of 50 ° – 80 °C (122 ° – 176 °F).
Use COLD range for fluid temperatures of 0 ° – 30 °C (32° – 86°F).
CAUTION:
• Do not overfill.
• Do not reuse any used power steering fluid.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Checking Fluid LeakageINFOID:0000000001534692
Check the hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connec tions, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50 ° – 80° C (122° –
176° F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not over tighten con- nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to ST-17, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Ser-
vice".
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating a leak from the steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemINFOID:0000000001534693
Incomplete air bleeding causes the following. When this happens, bleed air again.
• Air bubbles in reservoir tank.
• Clicking noise in oil pump.
• Excessive buzzing in oil pump. NOTE:
When vehicle is stationary or while steering wheel is being turned slowly, some noise may be heard from oil
pump or gear. This noise is normal and does not affect any system.
1. Stop engine, and then turn steering wheel fully to right and left several times. CAUTION:
Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the MIN level line. Check tank frequently and
add fluid as needed.
2. Run engine at idle speed. Turn steering wheel fully right and then fully left, hold for about three seconds.
Then check for fluid leakage.
3. Repeat step 2 several times at about three second intervals. CAUTION:
Do not hold steeri ng wheel in the locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibil-
ity that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check for air bubbles or cloudy fluid.
LGIA0021E
SGIA0506E
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMPST-17
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000004920097
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
1. Connect Tool between oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose and then bleed air from the hydraulic circuit.
2. Start engine. Allow engine to run until tank temperature reaches 50 ° – 80 °C (122° – 176°F).
CAUTION:
• Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If engine is started with shut-off valve closed,
fluid pressure in power steering pump increases to maximum. This will raise fluid temperature
excessively.
• Be careful not to contact hose with belt when engine is started.
3. With engine at idle, close shut-off valve and read the relief oil pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve of pressure gauge for more than 10 seconds.
4. After measurement, open shut-off valve slowly. • If relief oil pressure is outside the specification, repair or replace oil pump. Refer to ST-35, "
Disassembly
and Assembly" .
5. After inspection, disconnect oil pressure gauge and oil pressure gauge adapter from hydraulic circuit, con-
nect oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose. Add fluid and bleed air from hydraulic circuit
thoroughly. Refer to ST-13, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Tool number:
Pressure gauge and shut-off valve KV48103500
(J26357 and J26357-10)
Oil pump side Connector A and O-
ring
KV48105300-4 and 5295262U10
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Eye-bolt and O-ring KV48105300-3 and 5295262U00
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High pressure
piping side Connector B and O-
ring
KV48105300-1 and 5295262U00
(—)
Nut KV48105300-2
( — )
SGIA0570E
Relief oil pressure
: 9.0 – 9.8 mPa (91.77 – 99.93 kg/cm2 , 1305.34 – 1421.37 psi)
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TM-4
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ................................................................
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................
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Precaution for On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System
of A/T and Engine ..................................................
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Precaution .............................................................174
Service Notice or Precaution .................................175
PREPARATION ..........................................176
PREPARATION .............................................. .176
Special Service Tool ............................................ ..176
Commercial Service Tool ......................................177
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................178
A/T FLUID ....................................................... .178
Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF) .............................. ..178
Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF) ................................180
A/T FLUID COOLER ........................................182
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning ................................... ..182
Inspection ..............................................................184
STALL TEST ....................................................185
Inspection and Judgment .................................... ..185
LINE PRESSURE TEST ..................................187
Inspection and Judgment .................................... ..187
ROAD TEST .....................................................189
Description ........................................................... ..189
Check Before Engine Is Started ............................189
Check At Idle ....................................................... ..189
Cruise Test - Part 1 ...............................................190
Cruise Test - Part 2 ...............................................192
Cruise Test - Part 3 ...............................................193
Vehicle Speed When Shifting Gears .....................193
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing
Complete Lock-up .................................................
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A/T POSITION .................................................194
Checking of A/T Position ..................................... ..194
Adjustment of A/T Position ....................................194
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................195
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ........................... .195
A/T Shift Selector Removal and Installation ..........195
Checking of A/T Position ..................................... ..196
Adjustment of A/T Position ....................................196
AIR BREATHER HOSE ...................................197
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..197
OIL PAN ...........................................................199
Oil Pan ................................................................. .199
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM ........................201
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Tempera-
ture Sensor 2 ....................................................... .
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REAR OIL SEAL ..............................................213
Rear Oil Seal ........................................................ .213
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............214
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ........................ ..214
Removal and Installation (2WD) .......................... .214
Removal and Installation (4WD) ...........................216
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...........220
OVERHAUL ......................................................220
Component .......................................................... .220
Oil Channel ...........................................................227
Location of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings ......................... .
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DISASSEMBLY .............................................. ..232
Disassembly ......................................................... .232
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..............250
Oil Pump .............................................................. .250
Front Sun Gear, 3rd One-Way Clutch ...................252
Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear .....254
Mid Sun Gear, Rear Sun Gear, High and Low Re-
verse Clutch Hub ................................................. .
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High and Low Reverse Clutch ..............................264
Direct Clutch .........................................................266
ASSEMBLY .................................................... ..269
Assembly (1) ........................................................ .269
Adjustment ............................................................282
Assembly (2) .........................................................284
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ........ .................................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ..
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General Specification ........................................... .291
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .....291
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releas-
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Stall Speed ............................................................292
Line Pressure ........................................................292
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ..............................292
Input Speed Sensor ..............................................292
Output Speed Sensor ...........................................292
Reverse Brake ......................................................292
Total End Play .......................................................292
Torque Converter ..................................................293
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-119
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Check the starting system. Refer to STR-5, "Work Flow".
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
In "P" Position, Vehicle Moves When PushedINFOID:0000000001604181
SYMPTOM:
Even though the selector lever is set in the “P” position, the parking mechanism is not actuated,
allowing the vehicle to be moved when it is pushed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)".
Do the self-diagnosis results i ndicate transmission range switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-43, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK CONTROL CABLE
Check the control cable.
• Refer to TM-194, "
Checking of A/T Position".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-194, "
Adjustment of A/
T Position".
3.CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to TM-199, "
Oil Pan".
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 4.
4.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
• Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No. 58).
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
In "N" Position, Vehicle MovesINFOID:0000000001604182
SYMPTOM:
Vehicle moves forward or backwar d when selecting “N” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
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TM-120
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SYSTEM SYMPTOM
1.CHECK TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "
CONSULT-III Functi on (TRANSMISSION)".
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate transmission range switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-43, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK CONTROL CABLE
Check the control cable.
• Refer to TM-194, "
Checking of A/T Position".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-194, "
Adjustment of A/
T Position".
3.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4.CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to TM-199, "
Oil Pan".
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No. 60).
5.CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to TM-5, "
Work Flow".
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM TCM INSPECTION
1. Perform TCM input/output signals inspection. Refer to TM-103, "
Reference Value".
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
LCIA0345E
SAT638A
SCIA5199E
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TM-122
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in “D” position. Refer
to TM-187, "
Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high: GO TO 6.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low: GO TO 7.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
- Power train system. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
- Transmission case. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8.CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to TM-199, "
Oil Pan".
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 9.
9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
• Check the malfunction items. If any items are dam aged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TM-151,
"Symptom Table" (Symptom No.1).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10.CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to TM-5, "
Work Flow".
OK or NG
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TM-126
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
Check the control cable.
• Refer to TM-194, "
Checking of A/T Position".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-194, "
Adjustment of A/
T Position".
3.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4.CHECK STALL TEST
Check stall revolution with selector lever in “D” position. Refer to TM-
185, "Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 7.
5.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in “D” position. Refer
to TM-187, "
Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 6.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 7.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-201, "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "
Disassembly".
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-250, "
Oil Pump".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
LCIA0345E
SAT638A
SAT493G
SAT494G
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