2009 INFINITI QX56 transmission oil

2009
QUICK REFERNCE CHART: QX56
Front Disc Brake
INFOID:0000000005987155
Unit: mm (in)
Rear Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000005987156
Unit: mm (in)
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000005987154
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 28.5 (1.122)
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 differential gear oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front differential gear 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 4.5 4 3/4 qt 4 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

BCS-12
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[BCM]
SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM
SIGNAL BUFFER SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003776382
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776383
OUTLINE
BCM has the signal transmission function that output
s/transmits each input/received signal to each unit.
Signal transmission function list
ALMIA0263GB
Signal name Input Output Description
Oil pressure switch signal IPDM E/R (CAN) Combination meter (CAN) Transmits the received oil pres-
sure switch signal via CAN
communication.
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DLN-14
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4WD SYSTEM
 Displays 4LO condition while engine is running. 4LO indi
cator 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, cont rol 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 pressu re 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 tr ansfer 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
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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 trans mitted 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 0
0 - 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-99
< 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 [P1832] 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
.
[U1010] CONTROL UNIT (CAN) Detecting error during the initial diagnosis of CAN
controller of transfer control unit. Refer to
DLN-80
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when... Reference
Flashing pattern Item Diagnostic item is detected when... Reference
2 Vehicle speed signal
(from A/T)  Malfunction is detected in output shaft revolution 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 elec tric 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
.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUEEC-79
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS > [VK56DE]
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OK >>
INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 15.
15.DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check pin term inal 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-475, "Symptom Matrix Chart"
.
17.CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” m ode, 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, alternator, 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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EC-476
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-103,
EC-109
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333
EC-120,
EC-128
Air fuel ratio (A/F ) sensor 1 circuit EC-136
,
EC-140
,
EC-143
,
EC-146
,
EC-377

Throttle position sensor circuit 22EC-124
,
EC-185
,
EC-302
,
EC-304
,
EC-369
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-280
,
EC-362
,
EC-365
,
EC-373
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-195
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-198
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2 EC-202
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3 EC-271
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 EC-277
ECM 22333333333 EC-280,
EC-282
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit 32 13223 3
EC-100
Transmission range signal circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-288
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-416
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-390
Air conditioner circuit 223333333 3 2HAC-25
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4 BRC-37
SYMPTOM
Refer-
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEC-477
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > [VK56DE]
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SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank 5
5 FL-11
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
FL-6
Va p o r l o c k —
Valve deposit 5 555 55 5 —
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane) —
Air Air duct
55555 5 EM-25
Air cleaner
EM-25
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555 EM-25
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-26
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-26
Cranking Battery
111111
11
PG-77
Generator circuit
CHG-6
Starter circuit 3STR-8
Signal plate 6EM-45
Transmission range signal 4TM-44
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-68
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-83
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-45
Camshaft
EM-53
Intake valve timing controlEM-53
Intake valve
3EM-68
Exhaust valve
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