2008 INFINITI QX56 transmission fluid

2008
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56
Front Disc Brake
INFOID:0000000006237753
Unit: mm (in)
Rear Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000006237754
Unit: mm (in)
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000006237752
Brake model AD41VA
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 12.0 (0.476)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 30 (1.181)
Repair limit thickness 28 (1.102)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.03 (0.001)
Brake model
AD14VE
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 12.0 (0.472)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 14.0 (0.551)
Repair limit thickness 12.5 (0.492)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.002)
Description
Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change
6.5 6 7/8 qt 5 3/4 qt
Without oil filter change 6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir
at MAX level
14.4
15 1/4 qt 12 5/8 qt
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 1 1/8 qt 7/8 qt
Brake fluid — — —
Brake grease — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

BRC-90
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[VDC/TCS/ABS]
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)
TCS FAIL SIG TCS fail-safe signalIn TCS fail-safe ON
TCS is normal
OFF
VDC FAIL SIG VDC fail-safe signal In VDC fail-safe
ON
VDC is normal OFF
CRANKING SIG Crank operation Crank is active
ON
Crank is inactive OFF
CV1 VDC switch-over valve When actuator (switch-over valve) is ac-
tive (“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-III)
or actuator relay is inactive (when in fail-
safe mode)
ON
When actuator (switch-over valve) is not
active and actuator relay is active (igni-
tion switch ON) OFF
CV2 VDC switch-over valve When actuator (switch-over valve) is ac-
tive (“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-III)
or actuator relay is inactive (when in fail-
safe mode)
ON
When actuator (switch-over valve) is not
active and actuator relay is active (igni-
tion switch ON) OFF
SV1 VDC switch-over valve When actuator (switch-over valve) is ac-
tive (“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-III)
or actuator relay is inactive (when in fail-
safe mode)
ON
When actuator (switch-over valve) is not
active and actuator relay is active (igni-
tion switch ON) OFF
SV2 VDC switch-over valve When actuator (switch-over valve) is ac-
tive (“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-III)
or actuator relay is inactive (when in fail-
safe mode)
ON
When actuator (switch-over valve) is not
active and actuator relay is active (igni-
tion switch ON) OFF
DECEL G-SEN Longitudinal acceleration detected by Decel
G-Sensor Vehicle stopped
Approx. 0 G
Vehicle running -1.7 to 1.7 G
EBD WARN LAMP EBD warning lamp
(Note 3) When EBD warning lamp is ON
ON
When EBD warning lamp is OFF OFF
N POSI SIG Transmission range switch signal ON/OFF
condition A/T shift position = N position
ON
A/T shift position = other than N position OFF
P POSI SIG Transmission range switch signal ON/OFF
condition A/T shift position = P position
ON
A/T shift position = other than P position OFF
R POSI SIG Transmission range switch signal ON/OFF
condition A/T shift position = R position
ON
A/T shift position = other than R position OFF
2WD/4WD Drive axle 2WD model
2WD
4WD model 4WD
PRESS SEN2 Brake fluid pressure detected by rear pres-
sure sensor With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal released
Approx. 0 bar
With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal depressed –40 to 300 bar
Monitor item
Display content Data monitor
Condition Reference value in
normal operation
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DLN-14
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[ATX14B]
4WD SYSTEM
• Displays 4LO condition while engine is running. 4LO indicator lamp flashes if transfer gear does not shift
completely under 2WD, AUTO, 4H ⇔4LO. (When 4WD warning lamp is turned on, 4LO indicator lamp is
turned off.)
• Turns ON for approximately 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check.
4WD WARNING LAMP
Turns on or flashes when there is a malfunction in 4WD system.
Also turns on when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp che\
ck. Turns OFF approximately 1 sec-
ond after the engine starts if system is normal.
4WD Warning Lamp Indication
ATP WARNING LAMP
When the A/T selector lever is in P position, the vehicle may move if the transfer case is in neutral. ATP warn-
ing lamp is turned on to indicate this condition to the driver.
LINE PRESSURE SWITCH
• With the transfer system design, control of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to the
front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.
• The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different oper- ating conditions.
• The line pressure switch closes when line pressure is produced.
• The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH
• The clutch pressure switch determines whether or not adequate clutch pressure has built up under different
operating conditions.
• The clutch pressure switch closes when clutch pressure is produced.
• The clutch pressure switch senses clutch pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
• The wait detection switch operates when there is circulating torque produced in the propeller shaft (L→H) or
when there is a phase difference between 2-4 sleeve and clutch drum (H →L). After the release of the circu-
lating torque, the wait detection switch helps provi de the 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) shifts. A difference
may occur between the operation of the 4WD shift swit ch and actual drive mode. At this point, the wait
detection switch senses an actual drive mode.
• The wait detection switch operates as follows.
- 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) locked: ON
- 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) released: OFF
• The wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode and the 4WD shift indicator lamp indicates the vehi-
cle drive mode.
ATP SWITCH
ATP switch detects if transfer case is in neutral by the position of the L-H shift fork.
NOTE:
Transfer case may be in neutral when shifting between 4H-4LO.
NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH
The neutral-4LO switch detects that transfer gear is in neutral or 4LO (or shifting from neutral to 4LO) condi-
tion by L-H shift fork position.
Condition 4WD warning lamp
System normal OFF
Lamp check Turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON.
Turns OFF after engine start.
4WD system malfunction ON
During self-diagnosis Flashes malfunction mode.
Large difference in diameter of front/
rear tires Flashes slow (1 flash / 2 seconds)
(Continues to flash until the ignition switch is turned OFF)
High fluid temperature in transfer case Flashes rapidly (2 flashes / 1 second)
(Continues to flash until fluid temperature returns to normal)
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4WD SYSTEMDLN-15
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > [ATX14B]
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TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The transfer fluid temperature sensor detects the trans fer fluid temperature and sends a signal to the transfer
control unit.
TRANSFER MOTOR
• The transfer motor drives the sub-oil pump to provi de proper lubrication and oil pressure control when the
vehicle is at standstill, during low-speed operations or is being driven in reverse.
• The main oil pump is operated by the driving force of t he mainshaft. In other words, sufficient oil pressure
buildup does not occur when the vehicle is at standsti ll or during low-speed operations. While the vehicle is
being driven in reverse, the main oil pump rotates in the reverse direction. Therefore the main oil pump does
not discharge oil pressure. During any of the above vehi cle operations, the transfer motor drives the sub-oil
pump to compensate for insufficient oil pressure.
• The transfer motor operates as follows:
- The motor relay turns OFF in the 2WD mode.
- The motor relay operates as described in the table below in modes other than the 2WD mode.
• 4WD shift switch, transmission range switch, Neutral-4LO switch, vehicle speed sensor and throttle position
sensor are used in conjunction with the transfer motor.
Transfer Motor Relay Operation
*: After 2.5 seconds have elapsed.
CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE
The clutch pressure solenoid valve distributes front and rear torque in AUTO mode.
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE
The 2-4WD shift solenoid valve operates to apply oil pressure to the wet-multiplate clutch, depending on the
drive mode. The driving force is transmitted to the front wheels through the clutch so the vehicle is set in the
4WD mode. Setting the vehicle in the 2WD mode requires no pressure buildup. In other words, pressure force
applied to the wet-multiplate clutch becomes zero.
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE
Integrates actuator motor and actuator position switch.
4WD shift switch A/T selector lever position Vehicle speed
(VSS) Accelerator pedal position Motor relay drive
command
2WD ———OFF
4H (LOCK) and 4LO N position
0— ON
P position 00 - 0.07/8
OFF*
0.07/8 - 1/8 HOLD
1/8 - MAX ON
Other than R position 0 < VSS ≤
50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF
R position —— ON
R position —— ON
AUTO P or N position 0
0 - 0.07/8
OFF*
0.07/8 - 1/8 HOLD
1/8 - MAX ON
0 < VSS ≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF
Other than R, P and N posi-
tion 0 < VSS ≤
50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF
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TRANSFER CONTROL UNITDLN-97
< ECU DIAGNOSIS > [ATX14B]
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CAUTION:
• If CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000] or CONTROL UNIT (CAN) [U1010] is displayed with other DTCs, first perform the trouble
diagnosis for CAN communication line.
• If ABS OP SIG [P1830], VDC OP SIG [P1831] or TCS OP SIG [P 1832] is displayed, first perform the trouble diagnosis for ABS
system.
• If VHCL SPEED SEN·AT [P1807] is displayed, firs t perform the trouble diagnosis for A/T system.
NOTE:
• If SHIFT ACT POSI SW [P1818] or SHIFT ACT CIR [P1819] is disp layed, first erase self-diagnostic results. (SHIFT ACT POSI SW
[P1818] or SHIFT ACT CIR [P1819] may be displayed after installing transfer control unit or transfer assembly.)
• If CL PRES SW [P1827] or LINE PRES SW [P1828] is displayed only while driving in reverse, check the continuity of R position o n
transmission range switch. When there is no malfunction found in the electrical system, check the hydraulic system.
FLASH CODE CHART
[P1826] OIL TEMP SEN Signal voltage from transfer fluid temperature sen-
sor is abnormally high (Transfer fluid temperature is
abnormally low) while driving. Refer to
DLN-67.
[P1827] CLUTCH PRES SW • Improper signal from clutch pressure switch is in-
put due to open or short circuit.
• Malfunction occurs in clutch pressure switch or
hydraulic circuit. Refer to
DLN-70
.
[P1828] LINE PRES SW • Improper signal from line pressure switch is input
due to open or short circuit.
• Malfunction occurs in line pressure switch or hy-
draulic circuit. Refer to
DLN-73
.
[P1829] THROTTLE POSI SEN • Malfunction is detected in accelerator pedal posi-
tion signal that is output from ECM through CAN
communication.
• Signal voltage from accelerator pedal position sensor is abnormally high or low. Refer to
DLN-76
.
[P1830] ABS OP SIG Malfunction is detected in ABS operation signal that
is output from ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) through CAN communication. Refer to
DLN-77
.
[P1831] VDC OP SIG Malfunction is detected in VDC operation signal that
is output from ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) through CAN communication.
Refer to
DLN-78
.
[P1832] TCS OP SIG Malfunction is detected in TCS operation signal that
is output from ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) through CAN communication. Refer to
DLN-79
.
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when... Reference
Flashing pattern
ItemDiagnostic item is detected when... Reference
2 Vehicle speed signal
(from A/T) • Malfunction is detected in output speed sensor signal that
is output from TCM through CAN communication.
• Improper signal is input while driving. Refer to DLN-26
.
3 Clutch pressure sole-
noid signal Proper voltage is not applied to clutch pressure solenoid
valve due to open or short circuit.
Refer to DLN-53
.
4 2-4WD solenoid signal Proper voltage is not applied to 2-4WD solenoid valve due
to open or short circuit. Refer to DLN-57
.
5 Transfer motor Transfer motor does not operate properly due to open or
short circuit in transfer motor or transfer motor relay.
Refer to DLN-61
.
6 Vehicle speed signal
(from ABS) • Malfunction is detected in vehicle speed signal that is out-
put from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
through CAN communication.
• Improper signal is input while driving. Refer to DLN-27
.
7 CAN communication Malfunction has been detected from CAN communication
line. Refer to LAN-51
.
8 AD converter AD converter system of transfer control unit is malfunction-
ing. Refer to DLN-24
.
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2008 QX56

DLN-98
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[ATX14B]
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
9Transfer fluid tempera-
ture Signal voltage from transfer fluid temperature sensor is ab-
normally high (Transfer fluid temperature is abnormally low)
while driving.
Refer to DLN-67.
10 Neutral-4LO switch Improper signal from neutral-4LO switch is input due to
open or short circuit. Refer to DLN-28
.
11 Clutch pressure switch • Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.
• Malfunction occurs in clutch pressure switch or hydraulic
circuit. Refer to DLN-70
.
12 Line pressure switch • Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.
• Malfunction occurs in line pressure switch or hydraulic
circuit. Refer to DLN-73
.
13 Engine speed signal
(from ECM) • Malfunction is detected in engine speed signal that is out-
put from ECM through CAN communication.
• Improper signal is input while driving. Refer to DLN-52
.
14 Accelerator pedal posi-
tion sensor (from
ECM) • Malfunction is detected in accelerator pedal position sig-
nal that is output from ECM through CAN communication.
• Signal voltage from accelerator pedal position sensor is abnormally high or low. Refer to DLN-76
.
15 Power supply Power supply voltage for transfer control unit is abnormally
low while driving. Refer to DLN-22
.
16 4WD shift switch More than two switch inputs are simultaneously detected
due to short circuit of 4WD shift switch.
Refer to DLN-31
.
17 ABS operation signal
(from ABS) Malfunction is detected in ABS operation signal that is out-
put from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
through CAN communication.
Refer to DLN-77
.
18 Wait detection switch Improper signal from wait detection switch is input due to
open or short circuit.
Refer to DLN-35
.
19 Actuator motor • Motor does not operate properly due to open or short cir-
cuit in actuator motor.
• Malfunction is detected in the actuator motor. (When
4WD shift switch is operated and actuator motor is not
operated)
• Malfunction is detected in transfer shift high relay and
transfer shift low relay. Refer to DLN-39
.
20 Actuator position
switch • Improper signal from actuator position switch is input due
to open or short circuit.
• Malfunction is detected in the actuator position switch. Refer to DLN-45
.
21 Actuator circuit • Transfer control device actuator circuit is shorted or open.
(Malfunctions are detected when motor relay circuit is
open/shorted or relay transfer shift circuit is open/short-
ed.)
• Malfunction occurs in transfer control device drive circuit. Refer to DLN-48
.
22 VDC operation signal
(from VDC) Malfunction is detected in VDC operation signal that is out-
put from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
through CAN communication.
Refer to DLN-78
.
23 TCS operation signal
(from TCS) Malfunction is detected in TCS operation signal that is out-
put from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
through CAN communication.
Refer to DLN-79
.
24 Transmission range
switch signal (from
TCM) When transmission range switch signal is malfunction or
communication error between the control units.
Refer to DLN-38
.
Repeats flickering
every 2 to 5 sec. — System normal. Refer to DLN-100
Flashing pattern
ItemDiagnostic item is detected when... Reference
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUEEC-75
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS > [VK56DE]
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COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001351351
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of
the value that is displayed in “SPEC” of “DATA MONI-
TOR” mode with CONSULT-III during normal operation of the Engine Control System. When the value in
“SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode is within the SP value, the Engine Control Syst em is confirmed OK. When
the value in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode is NOT within the SP value, the Engine Control System may
have one or more malfunctions.
The SP value is used to detect malfunctions that may af fect the Engine Control System, but will not light the
MIL.
The SP value will be displayed for the following three items:
• B/FUEL SCHDL (The fuel injection pulse width programmed into ECM prior to any learned on board correc- tion)
• A/F ALPHA-B1/B2 (The mean value of air-fuel ratio feedback correction factor per cycle)
• MAS A/F SE-B1 (The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor)
Testing ConditionINFOID:0000000001351352
• Vehicle driven distance: More than 5,000 km (3,107 miles)
• Barometric pressure: 98.3 - 104.3 kPa (1.003 - 1.064 kg/cm
2 , 14.25 - 15.12 psi)
• Atmospheric temperature: 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86° F)
• Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95 °C (167 - 203° F)
• Engine speed: Idle
• Transmission: Warmed-up
- After the engine is warmed up to normal operating temper ature, drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” (A/T
fluid temperature sensor signal) indicates more than 60 °C (140° F).
• Electrical load: Not applied
- Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch, lighting switch are OFF. Steering wheel is straight
ahead.
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000001351353
NOTE:
Perform “SPEC” in “DATA MONITOR” mode in maximum scale display.
1. Perform EC-13, "
Basic Inspection" .
2. Confirm that the testing conditions indicated above are met.
3. Select “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” and “MAS A/F SE-B1” in “SPEC” of “DATA
MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Make sure that monitor items are within the SP value.
5. If NG, go to EC-76, "
Diagnosis Procedure" .
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EM-52
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
TIMING CHAIN
a. Apply engine oil onto the threaded parts of the bolt and seating area.
b. Select the one most visible notch of the four on the bolt flange.Corresponding to the selected notch, put a alignment mark
(such as paint) on the crankshaft pulley.
14. Rotate the crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to check for parts interference.
15. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse of order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak- age at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec-
ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Crankshaft pulley bolt torque
Step 1 : 93.1 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69 ft-lb)
Step 2 : additional 90 ° (angle tightening)
KBIA2519E
Item Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakage Leakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
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