2008 INFINITI QX56 tires

PRECAUTIONSSCS-39
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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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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ST-12
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001534684
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symp tom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
ST-13ST-13ST-37ST-37ST-37ST-13ST-36ST-37
EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts
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ST-29ST-31ST-29ST-20ST-23
DLN-182, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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DLN-206, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-41, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-41, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible cause and suspect-
ed parts
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging force
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
WHEEL HUB
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom Noise
× × ××××× × × ××××××× ×
Shake ×××× ××××× ×
Vibration ××××× × ××× ×
Shimmy ××× × ×××× ×
Shudder × × ×××× ×
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STEERING WHEELST-15
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
STEERING WHEEL
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000004920096
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
• Check installation condition of steering gear assembly, front suspension, axle and steering column.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is mo ved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
• Check if the nuts for steering gear assembly are loose. Refer to ST-23, "
Removal and Installation".
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn tires straight ahead, start engine, then turn steer ing wheel to the left and right lightly, and measure
steering wheel movement on the outer circumference when steering wheel is turned up to the point where
tires start moving.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
• Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to FSU-
7, "Front Wheel Alignment".
1. Turn tires straight ahead, check if steering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remo ve steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot be attained by repositi oning the steering wheel two teeth or less on steering
stem, loosen tie-rod lock nuts of steering outer socket s, then adjust tie-rods by the same amount in the
opposite direction.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to operating temperature of 60 ° – 80 °C (140 ° – 176 °F).
4. Tires need to be inflated to specified pressure. Refer to WT-51, "
Tire".
5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering wheel has been turned 360 ° from the neutral position.
End play of the axial direction
for steering wheel : 0 mm (0 in)
LGIA0024E
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference : 0 − 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Tool number — (J-44372)
Steering wheel turning force : 39 N (4 kg-f, 9 lb-f) or less
WGIA0035E
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEST-23
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004920101
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if steering column is separated from steering gear
assembly. Therefore secure steer ing wheel to avoid turning.
REMOVAL
1. Turn wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
3. Remove undercover using power tool.
4. On 4WD models, remove front final drive, then support drive shafts with wire. Refer to DLN-212,
"Removal and Installation".
5. Make sure slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, while checking that mark on steering gear assembly aligns
with mark on rear cover cap.
6. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket and discard, then loosen nut.
1. Cotter pin 2. Mounting bracket 3. Mounting insulator
4. Steering gear assembly 5. Washer
WGIA0127E
SST491C
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STALL TESTTM-185
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STALL TEST
Inspection and JudgmentINFOID:0000000001696156
A/T FLUID CHECK
Fluid Leakage and Fluid Level Check
• Inspect for fluid leakage and check the fluid level. Refer to TM-178, "Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
Fluid Condition Check
Inspect the fluid condition.
STALL TEST
Stall Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the A/
T fluid temperature is 50 to 80 °C (122 to 176 °F). Inspect the
amount of ATF. Replenish if necessary.
3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
Fluid condition Conceivable Cause Required Operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state) Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the ATF and check the A/T
main unit and the vehicle for mal-
functions (wire harnesses, cooler
pipes, etc.)
Milky white or
cloudy Water in the fluidReplace the ATF and check for plac-
es where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
in Unusual wear of
sliding parts within
A/T
Replace the ATF and check for im-
proper operation of the A/T.
SAT638A
SAT647B
SCIA1224E
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LINE PRESSURE TESTTM-187
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LINE PRESSURE TEST
Inspection and JudgmentINFOID:0000000001696157
LINE PRESSURE TEST
Line Pressure Test Port
Line Pressure Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.
2. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the ATF reaches in range of 50 to 80 °C (122 to
176° F), then inspect the amount of ATF and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The automatic fluid temperature rises in range of 50 to 80 °C (122 to 176° F) during 10 minutes of
driving.
3. After warming up remove the oil pressure detection plug and install the Tool.
CAUTION:
When using the oil pressure ga uge, be sure to use the O-
ring attached to the oil pressure detection plug.
4. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
SCIA2187E
SCIA5309E
SCIA1224E
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WT-1
SUSPENSION
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ROAD WHEELS & TIRES
BASIC INSPECTION ....... .............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ..... .....3
Repair Work Flow ................................................ ......3
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .....................5
Preliminary Check ............................................... ......5
Transmitter Wake Up Operation ...............................5
ID Registration Procedure .........................................6
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................8
TPMS .............................................................. .....8
System Diagram .................................................. ......8
System Description ...................................................8
System Component .................................................10
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM) ............................11
CONSULT-III Function (BCM) ............................. ....11
Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III) ...................12
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS .........................14
C1708 - C1711 DATA FROM TRANSMITTER
NOT BEING RECEIVED ................................. ....
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Description .......................................................... ....14
DTC Logic ...............................................................14
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................14
Special Repair Requirement ...................................15
C1712 - C1715, C1720 - C1723, C1724 -
C1727 TRANSMITTER MALFUNCTION ....... ....
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Description .......................................................... ....16
DTC Logic ...............................................................16
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................16
Special Repair Requirement ...................................17
C1716 - C1719 TRANSMITTER PRESSURE
MALFUNCTION .............................................. ....
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Description .......................................................... ....18
DTC Logic ...............................................................18
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................18
Special Repair Requirement ................................ ....18
C1729 VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL ....................19
Description ...............................................................19
DTC Logic ................................................................19
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................19
Special Repair Requirement ....................................19
C1735 IGNITION SIGNAL .................................20
Description ...............................................................20
DTC Logic ................................................................20
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................20
Special Repair Requirement ....................................20
ECU DIAGNOSIS .........................................21
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) .................21
Reference Value .................................................. ....21
Terminal Layout .......................................................23
Physical Values ................................................... ....23
Wiring Diagram ........................................................29
Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III) ........................31
Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III) ...................32
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................34
TPMS .................................................................34
Symptom Table ................................................... ....34
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
DOES NOT TURN ON .......................................
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Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Does Not Come
On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On ...................
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
STAYS ON ........................................................
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Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Stays On When
Ignition Switch Is Turned On ............................... ....
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
BLINKS .............................................................
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTWT-7
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This procedure must be done after replacement of a low tire pressure warning transmitter or BCM.
New replacement transmitters are provided "asleep" and must first be "woken up" using Transmitter
Activation Tool J-45295 before ID registration can be performed.
1. Connect CONSULT-III.
2. Select "ID REGIST" under BCM.
3. Adjust the tire pressures to the values shown in the table and drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (25 MPH) or
more for a few minutes.
4. After completing all ID registrations, press “END” to complete the procedure.
5. Inflate all tires to proper pressure. Refer to WT-51, "
Tire".
Tire position
Tire pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Front LH 250 (2.5, 36)
Front RH 230 (2.3, 33)
Rear RH 210 (2.1, 30)
Rear LH 190 (1.9, 27)
Activation tire position CONSULT-III
Front LH “YET”↓
“DONE”
Front RH
Rear RHRear LH
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