2009 INFINITI QX56 200

POWER STEERING FLUIDST-13
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
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.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemINFOID:0000000005873142
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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ST-14
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POWER STEERING FLUID
6. Stop engine, check fluid level.
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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"
.
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"
.
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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POWER STEERING OIL PUMPST-17
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000004187603
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
1. Connect Tool between oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose and then bleed air from the hydraulic circuit.
2. Start engine. Allow engine to run until tank temperature reaches 50 °– 80 °C (122 °– 176 °F).
CAUTION:
 Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If engine is started with shut-off valve closed,
fluid pressure in power steering pump increases to maximum. This will raise fluid temperature
excessively.
 Be careful not to contact hose with belt when engine is started.
3. With engine at idle, close shut-off valve and read the relief oil pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve of pressu re gauge for more than 10 seconds.
4. After measurement, open shut-off valve slowly.  If relief oil pressure is outside the specific ation, repair or replace oil pump. Refer to ST-35, "Disassembly
and Assembly" .
5. After inspection, disconnect oil pressure gauge and oil pressure gauge adapter from hydraulic circuit, con-
nect oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose. Add fluid and bleed air from hydraulic circuit
thoroughly. Refer to ST-13, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System"
.
Tool number:
Pressure gauge and shut-off valve KV48103500
(J26357 and J26357-10)
Oil pump side Connector A and O-
ring
KV48105300-4 and 5295262U10
(—)
Eye-bolt and O-ring KV48105300-3 and 5295262U00
(—)
High pressure
piping side Connector B and O-
ring
KV48105300-1 and 5295262U00
(—)
Nut KV48105300-2
( — )
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Relief oil pressure : Refer to
ST-38, "Oil Pump"
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ST-18
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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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TILT SYSTEMST-19
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TILT SYSTEM
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004187594
TILT MOTOR AND TILT SENSOR
Removal
1. Remove the lower driver instrument panel. Refer to IP-12, "Exploded View".
2. Disconnect the sonar switch.
3. Disconnect adjustable pedal switch.
4. Remove steering column cover
5. Disconnect the tilt sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove knee protector.
7. Remove the two tilt sensor screws and the tilt sensor.
8. Disconnect the tilt motor electrical connector.
9. Remove the tilt motor bolt and the tilt motor.
Installation
Installation is in reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the tab in the tilt sensor is engaged in the bracket on the tilt motor.
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1. Tilt sensor 2. Tilt motor
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ST-20
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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"
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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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