2008 INFINITI QX56 timing belt

2008
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56
Engine Tune-up DataINFOID:0000000006237760
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE BELTS
SPARK PLUG
Cylinder arrangementV- 8
Displacement cm
3(in3) 5,552 (338.80)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 98 x 92 (3.86 x 3.62)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 5
Compression ratio 9.8:1
C o m p r e s s i o n p r e s s u r e k P a
(kg/cm
2, psi)/rpm Standard 1,520 (15.5, 220)/200
Minimum 1,324 (13.5, 192)/200
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)/200
Cylinder number
Valve timing Unit: degree
abcde f
244 ° 232° -8° 60° 10° 54°
SEM957C
PBIC0187E
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner

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DTC Index ...........................................................
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462
Emission-related Diagnostic Information ...............466
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..... .......................481
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS .. ..481
Symptom Matrix Chart ........................................ ..481
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION ...............485
Fuel Cut Control (at No Load and High Engine
Speed) ................................................................. ..
485
PRECAUTION ............................................486
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..486
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ..
486
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ..
486
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of Engine and
A/T .........................................................................
487
Precaution .............................................................487
PREPARATION .........................................491
PREPARATION .............................................. ..491
Special Service Tool ........................................... ..491
Commercial Service Tool ......................................492
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................494
FUEL PRESSURE .......................................... ..494
Fuel Pressure Check .............................................494
EVAP LEAK CHECK ......................................496
How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage ..................... ..496
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................498
EVAP CANISTER ............................................498
Component Inspection ......................................... ..498
Removal and Installation .......................................498
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ..............500
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH) ..500
Intake Valve Timing Cont rol Solenoid Valve (RH) ..500
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (LH) ..501
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (RH) ..501
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................501
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... .
503
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
503
Fuel Pressure ...................................................... ..503
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing ..............................503
Calculated Load Value ..........................................503
Mass Air Flow Sensor ............................................503
Intake Air Temperature Sensor .............................503
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ....................503
A/F Sensor 1 Heater ..............................................503
Heated Oxygen sensor 2 Heater ...........................504
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ........................504
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................504
Throttle Control Motor ............................................504
Fuel Injector ...........................................................504
Fuel Pump .............................................................504
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1. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve (view with engine
cover removed) 2. EVAP service port (view with engine
cover removed) 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
(view from under the vehicle)
4. Engine oil pan (view from under the vehicle) 5. Condenser-1
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. EVAP canister (view with fuel tank removed) 8. EVAP control system pressure sen-
sor (view with fuel tank removed) 9. EVAP canister vent control valve
(view with fuel tank removed)
10. Rear suspension member (view with fuel tank removed) 11. Refrigerant pressure sensor (view
with front grille removed) 12. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2) (view with engine
cover and intake air duct removed)
13. Intake valve timing control position sensor (bank 1) (view with engine
cover and intake air duct removed) 14. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2) (view with engine cov-
er and intake air duct removed) 15. Drive belt (view with engine cover
and intake air duct removed)
16. Radiator hose (view with engine cov- er and intake air duct removed) 17. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1) (view with engine cov-
er and intake air duct removed)
: Vehicle front
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
OK >>
INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 15.
15.DISCONNECT AND RECONNE CT ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check pin terminal and connector for damage, and then reconnect it.
>> GO TO 16.
16.CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F AL PHA-B2” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and make sure that the
each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-481, "
Symptom Matrix Chart" .
17.CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and make sure that the indication is within the
SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG (More than the SP value)>>GO TO 18.
NG (Less than the SP value)>>GO TO 25.
18.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check for the cause of large engine friction. Refer to the following.
- Engine oil level is too high
- Engine oil viscosity
- Belt tension of power steering, alternat or, A/C compressor, etc. is excessive
- Noise from engine
- Noise from transmission, etc.
2. Check for the cause of insufficient combustion. Refer to the following.
- Valve clearance malfunction
- Intake valve timing control function malfunction
- Camshaft sprocket installation malfunction, etc.
>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 30.
19.CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of uneven air flow through mass air flow sensor. Refer to the following.
• Crushed air ducts
• Malfunctioning seal of air cleaner element
• Uneven dirt of air cleaner element
• Improper specification of intake air system
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 21.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 20.
20.CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”, AND “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”, and “B/F UEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and
make sure that the each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG (“B/FUEL SCHDL” is more, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” are less than the SP value)>>GO TO 21.
21.DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
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P0011, P0021 IVT CONTROL
Refer to EC-86, "Ground Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
3.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL PO SITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between intake valve timing control position sen- sor terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
• Harness connectors E2, F32
• Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and ECM
• Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and IPDM E/R
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSI TION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND
SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check harness continuity between intake valve timing control position sensor terminal 1 and ground.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
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1. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2) 2. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2) 3. Drive belt
4. Radiator hose 5. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1) 6. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 1)
Voltage: Battery voltage
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3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> GO TO 6.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
• Harness connectors E2, F32
• Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and ground
>> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
7.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
AND SHORT1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between the following; ECM terminal 72 and intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 1) terminal 2 or
ECM terminal 53 and intake valve timing contro l position sensor (Bank 2) terminal 2.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
8.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
Refer to EC-95, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control position sensor. Refer to EC-501
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9.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Reconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON. Continuity should exist.
Continuity should exist.
1. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2) 2. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2) 3. Drive belt
4. Radiator hose 5. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1) 6. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 1)
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P0075, P0081 IVT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between intake valve timing control solenoid
valve terminal 2 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
• Harness connectors E2, F32
• IPDM E/R harness connector E119
• Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and IPDM E/R
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
3.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between the following;ECM terminal 10 and intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 1) terminal 1 or
ECM terminal 11 and intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 2) terminal 1.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
4.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to EC-104, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EC-500
.
5.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-35, "
How to Check Terminal" and GI-38, "Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001351399
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
1. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2) 2. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2) 3. Drive belt
4. Radiator hose 5. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1) 6. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 1)
Voltage: Battery voltage
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Continuity should exist.
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Refer to EC-86, "Ground Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
2.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL PO SITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between intake valve timing control position sen- sor terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
• Harness connectors E2, F32
• Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and IPDM E/R
• Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and ECM
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
4.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSI TION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND
SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check harness continuity between intake valve timing control position sensor terminal 1 and ground.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
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1. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2) 2. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2) 3. Drive belt
4. Radiator hose 5. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1) 6. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 1)
Voltage: Battery voltage
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