2009 INFINITI QX56 stop start

DLN-128
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >[ATX14B]
TRANSFER OIL FILTER
3. Apply ATF to the two new O-rings (1), and install them on the oil
filter (2).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
4. Install the oil filter to the transfer assembly. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-127, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
CAUTION:
 Do not damage oil filter.
 Attach oil filter an d tighten bolts evenly.
5. Check the transfer fluid. Refer to DLN-129, "Inspection"
.
6. Start the engine for one minute. Then stop the engine and recheck the transfer fluid. Refer to DLN-129, "Inspection"
.
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TRANSFER FLUIDDLN-129
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE > [ATX14B]
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ReplacementINFOID:0000000004193523
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-8, "Intro-
duction of Periodic Maintenance".
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the fluid.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to
the specified torque. Refer to DLN-142, "Disassembly and
Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
2. Fill the transfer with new fluid until the fluid level reaches the specified limit near the filler plug hole.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill fluid. (Fil l up for approx. 3 minutes.)
3. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check fluid level again.
4. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-142, "Disassembly and
Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
InspectionINFOID:0000000004193524
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-8, "Intro-
duction of Periodic Maintenance".
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL
1. Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.
2. Check fluid level from the filler plug hole as shown. CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking fluid level.
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-142, "Disassembly and
Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
SDIA3208E
Fluid grade and capacity : Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and
Lubricants".
SDIA3209E
SDIA3209E
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DLN-140
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >[ATX14B]
TRANSFER MOTOR
TRANSFER MOTOR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004193531
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the transfer motor connector.
2. Remove the transfer motor air breather hose from the transfer
motor. Refer to DLN-137, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove the transfer motor bolts.
4. Remove the transfer motor.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply ATF to the new O-ring and install it to the transfer motor. CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
2. Fit the double-flat end of the transfer motor shaft into the slot of the sub-oil pump assembly. Then tighten to the specified torque.
Refer to DLN-140, "Removal and Installation"
.
CAUTION:
Be sure to install connector bracket.
3. Install the transfer motor air breather hose to the transfer motor. Refer to DLN-137, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Connect the transfer motor connector.
5. Check the transfer fluid. Refer to DLN-129, "Replacement"
.
6. Start the engine for one minute. Then stop the engine and recheck the transfer fluid. Refer to DLN-129,
"Inspection".
SDIA2133E
SDIA2787E
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TRANSFER ASSEMBLYDLN-141
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [ATX14B]
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TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005874982
REMOVAL
1. Set transfer state as 2WD when 4WD shift switch is at 2WD.
2. Remove the undercovers using power tool.
3. Drain the transfer fluid. Refer to DLN-129, "Replacement"
.
4. Remove the center exhaust tube and main muffler. Refer to EX-6, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to DLN-186, "Removal and Installation"
(front), DLN-
196, "Removal and Installation" (rear).
CAUTION:
Do not damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oi l seal when removing rear propeller shaft.
NOTE:
Insert a plug into the rear oil seal after removing the rear propeller shaft.
6. Remove the A/T nuts from the A/T crossmember. Refer to TM-216, "Removal and Installation (4WD)"
.
7. Position two suitable jacks under the A/T and transfer assembly.
8. Remove the crossmember. Refer to TM-216, "Removal and Installation (4WD)"
.
WARNING:
Support A/T and transfer assembly using two suitable jacks while removing crossmember.
9. Disconnect the electrical c onnectors from the following:
 ATP switch
 Neutral 4LO switch
 Wait detection switch
 Transfer motor
 Transfer control device
 Transfer terminal cord assembly
10. Disconnect each air breather hose from the following. Refer to DLN-137, "Removal and Installation"
.
 Actuator
 Breather tube (transfer)
 Transfer motor
11. Remove the transfer control dev ice from the extension housing.
12. Remove the transfer to A/T and A/T to transfer bolts.
13. Remove the transfer assembly. WARNING:
Support transfer assembly with su itable jack while removing it.
CAUTION:
Do not damage rear oil seal (A/T).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 Tighten the bolts to specification.
 Fill the transfer with new fluid and check for fluid leakage and fluid level. Refer to DLN-129, "Replacement"
.
 Start the engine for one minute. Then stop the engine and recheck the transfer fluid. Refer to DLN-129, "Inspection"
.
Transfer bolt torque : 36 N·m (3.7 kg-m, 27 ft-lb)
SMT872C
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILDLN-209
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE > [FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Changing Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000004193540
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug from the front final drive assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
 Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug from the front final drive assembly.
2. Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
 Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
Checking Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000004193541
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL
1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaki ng from the front final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checki ng differential gear oil level.
3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to DLN-217, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
 Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
Differential gear oil
grade and capacity
: Refer to
MA-12, "Fluids
and Lubricants".
LDIA0176E
LDIA0176E
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DLN-244
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Changing Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000004193554
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-253,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket from the rear final drive assembly.
2. Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-253,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000004193555
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaki ng from the rear final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checki ng differential gear oil level.
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-253,
"Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
LLIA0068E
Differential gear oil
grade and capacity : Refer to
MA-12, "Fluids and
Lubricants".
LLIA0068E
LLIA0068E
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EC-14
< BASIC INSPECTION >[VK56DE]
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no
load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
3. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition
Timing Check" .
Without CONSULT-III
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no load, then run engine at idle speed for about
1 minute.
3. Check idle speed.
Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RE LEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-18, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning"
.
>> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CL OSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-18, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning"
.
>> GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-18, "Idle Air Volume Learning"
.
Is Idle Air Volume Lear ning carried out successfully?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 7 .
No >> 1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. 2. GO TO 4.
7.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
Without CONSULT-III
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650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTEC-15
< BASIC INSPECTION > [VK56DE]
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1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-202
.
 Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-198
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> 1. Repair or replace. 2. GO TO 4.
9.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM f unction. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of IVIS (NAT S) system and registration of all IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to
SEC-11, "System Diagram"
.
>> GO TO 4.
10.CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 19.
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 .PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-18, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning"
.
>> GO TO 12.
12.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-18, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning"
.
>> GO TO 13.
13.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-18, "Idle Air Volume Learning"
.
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 14.
No >> 1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. 650
± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
15 ± 5 ° BTDC (in P or N position)
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