2010 INFINITI QX56 engine

ENGINE COOLANTCO-13
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8. Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches
of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude
locations, use the vacuum specifications based on the altitude
above sea level.
9. When the vacuum gauge has reached the specified amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds
to see if the system loses any vacuum. If the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the
system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to br ing the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose inserted) at the same level as the top of the radiator. Then
open the ball valve on the refill hose so the coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling system. The cooling
system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the coolant container to get too low when filling, to avoid air from being drawn into
the cooling system.
11. Remove the Tool from the radiator neck opening and install the radiator cap.
12. Remove the non-vented reservoir cap.
13. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specified level. Run the engine to warm up the cooling system and top up the system as necessary befor e installing the vented reservoir cap.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Fill the radiator and the reservoir tank (to the “MAX” line), with water. Reinstall the radiator cap and leave
the vented reservoir cap off.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Press the engine accelerator two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator. Altitude above sea level Vacuum gauge reading
0 - 100 m (328 ft) : 28 inches of vacuum
300 m (984 ft) : 27 inches of vacuum
500 m (1,641 ft) : 26 inches of vacuum
1,000 m (3,281 ft) : 24 - 25 inches of vacuum
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RADIATORCO-15
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RADIATOR
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WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-24, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses. • Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
1. Radiator 2. Bolt 3. Mounting rubber
4. A/T fluid cooler hose 5. Radiator hose (lower) 6. Flaps
7. Radiator shroud (upper) 8. Radiator shroud (lower) 9. Drain plug
10. Radiator hose (upper) 11. Reservoir tank hose 12. By-pass hose
13. Reservoir tank 14. Reservoir tank cap A. To radiator fill neck
B. To A/T cooler tube C. To water suction pipe D. To thermostat housing
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RADIATORCO-17
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12. Lift up and remove the radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser, A/T oil
cooler or radiator core when removing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant and A/T fluid.
PBIC1536E
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CO-18
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ENGINE COOLING FAN
ENGINE COOLING FAN
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Crankshaft Driven Type
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REMOVAL
1. Partially drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Remove the lower and upper radiator shrouds. Refer to CO-15, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the cooling fan.
5. Remove the fan bracket, if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Fan Coupling
• Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage and bimetal conditions.
• If there are any unusual concerns, replace the fan coupling.
Fan Bracket
• Visually check that there is no significant looseness in the fan bracket shaft, and that it turns smoothly by hand.
• If there are any unusual concerns, replace the fan bracket.
Cooling Fan Pulley
• Inspect cooling fan pulley.
• If there are any unusual concerns, replace the cooling fan pulley.
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1. Cooling fan 2. Fan coupling3. Fan bracket
4. Cooling fan pulley A. Front mark Engine front
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ENGINE COOLING FANCO-19
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install cooling fan with its front mark “F” facing front of engine.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of the engine coolant. Refer to
CO-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there are no leaks of the engine coolant.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to EXT-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the secondary hood release cable.
3. Disconnect harness connector (A) from fan motor.
4. Remove the bolt and remove the fan grille and motor assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-36, "
Description".
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CO-20
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
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CAUTION:
• When removing water pump, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belt.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the engine cooling fan (crankshaft driven type). Refer to CO-18, "
Removal and Installation
(Crankshaft Driven Type)".
3. Remove the water pump pulley.
4. Remove the water pump. • Engine coolant will leak from the cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
CAUTION:
Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Visually check that there is no signi ficant dirt or rust on the water
pump body and vane.
• Make sure there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
• Replace the water pump assembly, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After installation bleed the air from the cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
1. Gasket2. Water pump3. Water pump pulley
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WATER PUMPCO-21
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to
CO-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up engine. Visually c heck for leaks of the engine coolant.
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CO-22
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THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
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REMOVAL
Removal of Thermostat
1. Partially drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
2. Disconnect the water suction hose from the water inlet.
3. Remove the water inlet and thermostat.
Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and Heater Pipe
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-26, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the thermostat housing, water outlet and heater pipe.
Removal of Water Cut Valve
1. Partially drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
1. Heater pipe 2. Gasket 3. Water outlet
4. Gasket 5. O-ring 6. O-ring
7. Thermostat housing 8. Rubber ring 9. Thermostat
10. Water inlet 11. Water suction hose 12. Water suction pipe
13. Gasket 14. Heater pipe
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