2009 INFINITI QX56 steering wheel

POWER STEERING FLUIDST-13
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Checking Fluid LevelINFOID:0000000004187604
Check power steering fluid level with engine off, referring to the scale
on reservoir tank.
Use HOT range for fluid temperatures of 50 ° – 80 °C (122 ° – 176 °F).
Use COLD range for fluid temperatures of 0 ° – 30 °C (32 ° – 86 °F).
CAUTION:
 Do not overfill.
 Do not reuse any used power steering fluid.
 Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants"
.
Checking Fluid LeakageINFOID:0000000004187605
Check the hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50 ° – 80 °C (122 ° –
176 °F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loos en flare nut and then retighten. Do not over tighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to ST-17
.
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating a leak from the steering gear.
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NOTE:
 When vehicle is stationary or while steering wheel is being turned slowly, some noise may be heard from oil pump or gear. This noise is normal and does not affect any system.
 Incomplete air bleeding causes the fo llowing. When this happens, bleed air again.
- Air bubbles in reservoir tank.
- Clicking noise in oil pump.
- Excessive buzzing in oil pump.
1. Stop engine, and then turn steering wheel fully to right and left several times. CAUTION:
Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the MIN level line. Check tank frequently and
add fluid as needed.
2. Run engine at idle speed. Turn steering wheel fully right and then fully left, hold for about three seconds.
Then check for fluid leakage.
3. Repeat step 2 several times at about three second intervals. CAUTION:
Do not hold steeri ng wheel in the locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibil-
ity that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check for air bubbles or cloudy fluid.
5. If air bubbles or cloudiness still exists, stop engine, perform steps 2 and 3 again until air bubbles or cloud-
iness does not exist.
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STEERING WHEELST-15
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
STEERING WHEEL
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000004187602
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
 Check installation condition of steering gear assemb ly, 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"
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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-
6, "Front Wheel Alignment".
1. Turn tires straight ahead, check if st eering 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-45, "Tire"
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End play of the axial direction for steering wheel : Refer to
ST-
36, "Steering
Wheel"
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Steering wheel play on the outer circumference : Refer to ST-36, "Steering
Wheel"
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STEERING WHEEL
5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steeringwheel has been turned 360 ° from the neutral position.
6. If steering wheel turning force is out of s pecification, inspect steering column. Refer to ST-29, "Disassem-
bly and Assembly" .
7. If steering column meets specification, repair steering gear. Refer to ST-32, "Disassembly and Assembly"
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CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
When checking front wheel turning angle, refer to FSU-23, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)".
Tool number — (J-44372)
Steering wheel turning force : Refer to
ST-36, "Steering
Wheel"
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STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
STEERING WHEEL
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004187593
REMOVAL
1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to SR-5, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Disconnect steering wheel switches.
4. Remove the steering wheel center nut.
5. Remove the steering wheel using Tool.
CAUTION:
Place a piece of tape across the sp iral cable so it will not be
rotated out of position.
6. Disconnect heated steering wheel connector.
7. Inspect the steering wheel near the puller holes for damage. If damaged, replace the steering wheel.
 Remove steering wheel rear cover and steering wheelswitches, if required.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 Refer to BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SEN-
SOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement" for
steering angle sensor adjustment.
 Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral
position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right
end position and ending with the knob at the top.
 After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-13, "SRS Operation
Check".
 Tighten steering wheel center nut to specification. SR-7, "Removal
and Installation".
CAUTION:
 The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is not installed in the correct position.
 With the steering linkage di sconnected, the cable may snap
by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of
turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about
2.5 turns from the neutral position. Tool number : ST27180001 (J-25726-A)
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STEERING COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004187595
CAUTION:
 Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed or inst alled, the keys must be re-regis-
tered in the BCM. Refer to Consult-III operations IVIS/NVIS.
 Do not exert any load or impact in the axial dir ection immediately before or after column removal.
 Do not to move steering gear during removal of steering column assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Remove combination switch and spiral cable from steering column assembly. Refer to SR-7, "Removal
and Installation".
2. Remove the tilt motor and tilt sensor. Refer to ST-19, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove steering column cover. Refer to ST-20, "Removal and Installation"
.
1. Driver air bag module 2. Steering wheel 3. Steering wheel side cover
4. Combination switch and spiral cable 5. Steering column assembly 6. Collar
7. Hole cover seal 8. Clamp 9. Hole cover mounting plate
10. Hole cover 11. Upper joint 12. Upper shaft
13. Boot clamp 14. Lower joint shaft 15. Boot and clips (plastic)
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4. Remove lock nut and bolt, then separate upper shaft from upper joint.
5. Remove two nuts and two bolts, then remove steering column assembly from steering member.
6. Remove hole cover seal and clamp.
7. Remove mounting nuts, then remove hole cover from dash panel.
8. Raise vehicle, then remove mounting bolt (lower side) of lower joint shaft and remove lower joint shaft and upper shaft as an
assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 Check for damage to steering column jacket tube. If damage is found, replace steering column with new
one.
 If vehicle has been in a collision, check column length (L), (L
1) and L2) as shown. If out of specification,
replace steering column with new one.
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Steering column length
L : Refer to ST-36, "Steering
Wheel"
L1: Refer to ST-36, "Steering
Wheel"
L2: Refer to ST-36, "Steering
Wheel"
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STEERING COLUMN
 Check for proper lubrication, apply grease as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts;
then tighten them to specifi cation. Do not apply undue st ress to the steering column.
 The lower nut on the upper joint may not be reused.
 After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly. Make sure the number of turns are the
same from the straight-forward position to left and right locks. Make sure that the steering wheel is in a neu-
tral position when driving straight ahead.
 When installing steering column to steering mem ber, install nut from front side of vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 After installing steering column to vehicle, check tilt device operation range is within specification.
 Check if steering wheel operation can turn to the end of the left and right stops smoothly.
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Range "A" : ST-36, "Steering Col-
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEST-23
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004187596
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-215,
"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. Steering Gear Bracket 3. Steering gear insulator
4. Steering gear assembly 5. Washer Front
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