2009 INFINITI QX56 wheel alignment

QUICK REFERNCE CHART: QX56
2010
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000005987161
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 37° 31 ′ (37.52 °)
*3: Target value 33 ° 59 ′ (33.98 °)
*4: Target value 37 ° 44 ′ (37.73 °)
*5: Target value 33 ° 29 ′ (33.48 °)
*6 Some vehicles may not be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster
on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers Make
NGK
Model Standard model
Standard type* DILFR5A-11
Gap (Nominal) 1.1 (0.043)
Drive type2WD 4WD
Camber*6
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum -0
° 51 ′ (-0.85 °)-0 ° 33 ′ (-0.55 °)
Nominal -0 ° 6 ′ (-0.10 °)0 ° 12 ′ (0.20 °)
Maximum 0 ° 39 ′ (0.65 °)0 ° 57 ′ (0.95 °)
Cross camber 0 ° 45 ′ (0.75 °) or less 0 ° 45 ′ (0.75 °) or less
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum 3
° 15 ′ (3.25 °)2 ° 45 ′ (2.75 °)
Nominal 4 ° 0 ′ (4.00 °)3 ° 30 ′ (3.50 °)
Maximum 4 ° 45 ′ (4.75 °)4 ° 15 ′ (4.25 °)
Cross caster 0 ° 45 ′
(0.75 °) or less 0 ° 45 ′ (0.75 °) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree) 13
° 32 ′ (13.53 °)13 ° 13 ′ (13.22 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A
− B) Minimum 1.8 mm (0.07 in) 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) 2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Maximum 3.8 mm (0.15 in) 3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Angle (left side or right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum 0
° 3 ′ (0.05 °)0 ° 3 ′ (0.05 °)
Nominal 0 ° 5 ′ (0.08 °)0 ° 5 ′ (0.08 °)
Maximum 0 ° 7 ′ (0.12 °)0 ° 7 ′ (0.12 °)
Wheel turning angle
(full turn) Inside
Degree minute (decimal degree)
34
° 31 ′ – 38 ° 31 ′ *2
(34.52 ° – 38.52 °) 34
° 44 ′ – 38 ° 44 ′ *4
(34.73 ° – 38.73
° )
Outside
Degree minute (decimal degree) 30
° 59 ′ – 34 ° 59 ′ *3
(30.98 ° – 34.98 °) 30
° 29 ′ – 34 ° 29 ′ *5
(30.48 ° – 34.48 °)
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2009
QUICK REFERNCE CHART: QX56
Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen
*1)INFOID:0000000005987159
*1: Fuel tank, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000005987160
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Applied model
Without air leveling With air leveling
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum - 0
° 25 ′ (- 0.4 °)- 1 ° 0 ′ (- 1 °)
Nominal 0 ° 5 ′ (0.1 °)- 0 ° 30 ′ (- 0.5 °)
Maximum 0 ° 35 ′ (0.6 °)0 ° 0 ′ (0 °)
Cross camber 0 ° 45' (0.75 °) or less
To e - i n Distance
Toe-in (left side or right side)
AL - BL or AR - BR
mm (in)
:Front Minimum - 2.4 mm (- 0.094 in) 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 0.9 mm (0.035 in) 3.3 mm (0.130 in)
Maximum 4.2 mm (0.165 in) 6.6 mm (0.260 in)
Cross toe
(AL - BL) - (AR - BR)
mm (in) 2 mm (0.079 in) or less
Angle Toe angle (left side or right side)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum - 0
° 5' (- 0.08 °)0 ° 0' (0 °)
Nominal 0 ° 2' (0.03 °)0 ° 7' (0.11 °)
Maximum 0 ° 9' (0.14 °)0 ° 14' (0.22 °)
Cross toe
Degree minute (Decimal degree) 0
° 8' (0.14 °) or less
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Suspension type
Air leveling*2
Applied model 2WD 4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf)920
(36.22) 937
(36.89)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 917
(36.10) 937
(36.89)
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BRC-8
< BASIC INSPECTION >[VDC/TCS/ABS]
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REPLACING CONTROL UNIT
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPL ACING CONTROL UNIT : Description
INFOID:0000000003772478
After replacing the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), perform the following procedures:
• Neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor
• Calibration of the decel G sensor
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair Re-
quirement
INFOID:0000000003772479
1.PERFORM THE NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUST MENT FOR THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Perform the neutral position adjustm ent for the steering angle sensor.
>> Refer to BRC-8, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Spe-
cial Repair Requirement", GO TO 2
2.PERFORM CALIBRATION OF THE DECEL G SENSOR
Perform calibration of the decel G sensor.
>> Refer to BRC-9, "
CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : Special Repair Requirement".
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGL E SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description
INFOID:0000000003772480
Refer to the table below to determine if adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position is required.
×: Required –: Not required
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENS OR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Re-
pair Requirement
INFOID:0000000003772481
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION
CAUTION:
To adjust neutral position of steering angl e sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-III
(Adjustment cannot be done without CONSULT-III)
1.ALIGN THE VEHICLE STATUS
Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
Situation Adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position
Removing/Installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) —
Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) ×
Removing/Installing steering angle sensor ×
Replacing steering angle sensor ×
Removing/Installing steering components ×
Replacing steering components ×
Removing/Installing suspension components ×
Replacing suspension components ×
Change tires to new ones —
Tire rotation —
Adjusting wheel alignment ×
Battery disconnection ×
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTBRC-9
< BASIC INSPECTION > [VDC/TCS/ABS]
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D
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G H
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K L
M A
B
BRC
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>> GO TO 2
2.PERFORM THE NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUST MENT FOR THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
1. On the CONSULT-III screen, touch “WORK SUPP ORT” and “ST ANG SEN ADJUSTMENT” in order.
2. Touch “START”. CAUTION:
Do not touch steering wheel whil e adjusting steering angle sensor.
3. After approximately 10 seconds, touch “END”. NOTE:
After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again. CAUTION:
Be sure to perform above operation.
>> GO TO 3
3.CHECK DATA MONITOR
1. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR”. Then make sure “STR ANGLE SIG” is within 0 ±2.5 °.
Is the steering angle within the specified range?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Perform the neutral position adjustment fo r the steering angle sensor again, GO TO 1
4.ERASE THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MEMORY
Erase the self-diagnosis memory of the ABS ac tuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
• ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit): Refer to BRC-24, "
CONSULT-III Function (ABS)".
• ECM: Refer to EC-63, "
CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)".
Are the memories erased?
YES >> Inspection End
NO >> Check the items indica ted by the self-diagnosis.
CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR
CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772482
Refer to the table below to determine if calibration of the decel G sensor is required.
×: Required –: Not required
CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : Special Repair RequirementINFOID:0000000003772483
CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR
CAUTION:
To calibrate the decel G sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-III
Situation Calibration of decel G sensor
Removing/Insta lling ABS actuator and electr ic unit (control unit) —
Replacing ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) ×
Removing/Installing steering angle sensor ×
Replacing steering angle sensor ×
Removing/Installing steering components ×
Replacing steering components ×
Removing/Installing suspension components ×
Replacing suspension components ×
Change tires to new ones —
Tire rotation —
Adjusting wheel alignment ×
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BRM-1
BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY
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DE
F
G H
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SECTION BRM
A
B
BRM
N
O P
CONTENTS
BODY REPAIR
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Handling Precaution For Plastics ..............................3
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................6
BODY REPAIR ...................................................6
Body Mounting ..................................................... .....6
Body Exterior Paint Color .........................................7
Body Component Parts ............................................8
Corrosion Protection ................................................13
Body Sealing ...........................................................16
Body Construction ...................................................20
Body Alignment .......................................................20
Precaution in Repairing High Strength Steel ...........35
Foam Repair ............................................................38
Replacement Operation ...........................................38
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WHEEL HUBFAX-7
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
CEF
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
FA X
N
O P
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WHEEL HUB
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005889823
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove caliper torque member bolts using power tool. Then reposition brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to BR-31, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and
Rotor".
NOTE:
Do not press brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
5. Remove wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-114, "Removal and Installation"
.
 Inspect the wheel sensor O-ring, replac e the wheel sensor assembly if damaged.
 Clean the wheel sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debr is do not enter the axle bearing area.
 Apply a coat of suitable grease to t he wheel sensor O-ring and mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on th e wheel sensor harness.
6. On 4WD models, remove drive shaft from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-9, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle Front
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FAX-8
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
WHEEL HUB
8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 Use new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
 Tighten drive shaft nut to specification. Refer to FAX-9, "Removal and Installation"
.
 When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly, position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-7, "DISC ROTOR
: Inspection".)
 When installing wheel and tire. Refer to WT-41, "Adjustment"
.
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FSU-1
SUSPENSION
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G H
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K L
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SECTION FSU
A
B
FSU
N
O PCONTENTS
FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution .................................................................3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....
5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......5
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ................................. .....6
Front Suspension Parts ....................................... ......6
Front Wheel Alignment ..............................................6
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL
JOINT .................................................................
10
Inspection ............................................................ ....10
KNUCKLE ...................................................... ....12
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ....12
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................13
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY .............. ....13
Component .......................................................... ....13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............14
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER .......14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....14
Disposal ...................................................................14
STABILIZER BAR .............................................15
Removal and Installation .........................................15
UPPER LINK .....................................................16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....16
LOWER LINK ....................................................17
Removal and Installation .........................................17
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL
JOINT ................................................................
18
Removal and Installation .........................................18
KNUCKLE .........................................................19
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....19
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..............21
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER .......21
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ....21
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
23
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
23
General Specification .......................................... ....23
Spring Free Height ..................................................23
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1) ..................................23
Ball Joint .............................................................. ....24
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1) ................................24
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