2010 INFINITI QX56 transmission oil

PERIODIC MAINTENANCEMA-11
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(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every
30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Ge nuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause
deterioration in drive ability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2INFOID:0000000005145937
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Ins pect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts i f found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and inte rvals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
- Page or
- Content
Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first. Miles x
1,000(km x
1,000)
Months 33.75
(54)
27 37.5
(60)
30 41.25
(66)
33 45
(72)
36 48.75
(78)
39 52.5
(84)
42 56.25
(90)
45 60
(96)
48
Brake lines and cables IIMA-34
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-35
Automatic transmission fluid, transfer fluid and
differential gear oil NOTE (1)
IIMA-29,
MA-30
,
MA-32
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIII
MA-36,
MA-37
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-34
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIMA-31
Exhaust system IIIIMA-26
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-26
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content Ti- tle
Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-15
Air cleaner filter [R][R]MA-20
EVAP vapor lines I*I*MA-25
Fuel lines I*I*MA-19
Fuel filter NOTE (2) MA-19
Engine coolantNOTE (3) R*MA-17
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-22
Engine oil filter (Use Genuine NISSAN
oil filter or equivalent)RRRR RRR R
MA-22
Spark plug (Iridium - tipped type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-24
Intake and exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (4) EM-18
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MA-12
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.
(1) Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive
ability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” unde r the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALReference
Section
- Page or
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Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 7.5
(12)
6 15
(24)
12 22.5
(36)
18 30
(48)
24 37.5
(60)
30 45
(72)
36 52.
5
(84) 42 60
(96)
48
Brake lines and cables IIIIMA-34
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-35
Automatic transmission fluid, transfer fluid
and differential gear oil N
O TE (1)IIII MA-27,
MA-30
,
MA-32
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIMA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-34
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft
(4WD)IIII
MA-31
Exhaust system IIMA-26
In-cabin microfilter RRRRMA-26
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSMA-13
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000005145938
*1: For further details, refer to
MA-14, "Engine Oil Recommendation".
*2: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not ava ilable, Genuine Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and automatic transmission
durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: DEXRON
TM VI type ATF may also be used.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.
*6: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F).
*7: For improved vehicle performance, INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at leas t 91
AKI (RON 96). For furt her details, refer to GI-27, "
Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)",
*8: See an INFINITI dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*9: Using fluid other than Genuin e NISSAN Matic D ATF may cause deterioration in drive ability and transfer durability, and may damage
the transfer, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty. Description
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal Unleaded gasoline with octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91) *7
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter
change
6.5
6 7/8 qt 5 3/4 qt
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter
change
6.2
6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt
6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir
at MAX level
14.4
15 1/4 qt 12 5/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Anti-freeze
coolant or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *2
Rear differential gear oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Oil
(Part No. 999MP-DF200P) or equivalent
*8
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recom-
mended *9
Front differential gear oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt Genuine NISSAN Differ
ential Oil Hypoid
Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosi-
ty SAE 80W-90**6
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 1 1/8 qt 7/8 qt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *3
Brake fluid ———Genuine NISSAN S
uper Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent,
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116) *4
Brake grease ———PBC (poly butyl cuprysil) grease or equiv-
alent
Multi-purpose grease ——— NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4 3/4 qt
4 qtGenuine NISSAN Wind
shield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or
equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equiv-
alent *5
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-29
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A/T FLUID : Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)INFOID:0000000005403152
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to
MA-9, "
Introduc-
tion of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80 ° C (176 ° F).
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Drain the A/T fluid from the drain plug hole, then install the drain plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T
fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid.
Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as
shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.
• To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission o il coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charg-
ing pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmis-
sion oil cooler hose return line.
• When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the aux iliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is
about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount
of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% increase of the specified capacity.
CAUTION:
• If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.
• Using ATF fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration
in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.
• When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating
parts such as the exhaust parts.
• Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
5. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten t he A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.
6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80 ° C (176 ° F).
7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 6.
8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification. Drain plug : Refer to
TM-192, "
Component".
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A/T fluid grade and capacity : Refer to MA-13, "Fluids and Lubricants".
A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to
TM-186, "
Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-188, "Removal and
Installation (4WD)".
LLIA0071E
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TM-4
STALL TEST ....................................................155
Inspection and Judgment .................................... ..155
LINE PRESSURE TEST ..................................157
Inspection and Judgment .................................... ..157
ROAD TEST .....................................................159
Description ........................................................... ..159
Check Before Engine Is Started ............................159
Check At Idle ....................................................... ..159
Cruise Test - Part 1 ...............................................160
Cruise Test - Part 2 ...............................................162
Cruise Test - Part 3 ...............................................162
Vehicle Speed When Shifting Gears .....................163
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing
Complete Lock-up .................................................
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A/T POSITION .................................................164
Adjustment of A/T Position .................................. ..164
Checking of A/T Position .......................................164
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................165
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ........................... .165
A/T Shift Selector Removal and Installation ..........165
AIR BREATHER HOSE .................................. .166
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..166
OIL PAN ...........................................................170
Oil Pan ................................................................. ..170
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM ........................172
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Tempera-
ture Sensor 2 and Plug ........................................ ..
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REAR OIL SEAL ..............................................184
Rear Oil Seal ....................................................... ..184
FLUID COOLER SYSTEM ...............................185
Exploded View ..................................................... ..185
Removal and Installation .......................................185
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..............186
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ........................ .186
Removal and Installation (2WD) .......................... .186
Removal and Installation (4WD) ...........................188
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...........192
OVERHAUL ......................................................192
Component .......................................................... .192
Oil Channel ...........................................................199
Location of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings ......................... .
201
DISASSEMBLY .............................................. ..204
Disassembly ......................................................... .204
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..............223
Oil Pump .............................................................. .223
Front Sun Gear, 3rd One-Way Clutch ...................225
Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear .....227
Mid Sun Gear, Rear Sun Gear, High and Low Re-
verse Clutch Hub ................................................. .
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High and Low Reverse Clutch ..............................237
Direct Clutch .........................................................239
ASSEMBLY .................................................... ..242
Assembly (1) ........................................................ .242
Adjustment ............................................................255
Assembly (2) .........................................................257
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ........ .................................................
265
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ..
265
General Specification ........................................... .265
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .....265
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releas-
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Stall Speed ............................................................266
Line Pressure ........................................................266
Input Speed Sensor ..............................................266
Output Speed Sensor ...........................................266
Reverse Brake ......................................................266
Total End Play .......................................................267
Torque Converter ..................................................267
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEMTM-9
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Shift MechanismINFOID:0000000005148509
The automatic transmission uses compact triple planet ary gear systems to improve power-transmission effi-
ciency, simplify construction and reduce weight.
It also employs an optimum shift control and super wide gear ratios. They improve starting performance and
acceleration during medium and high-speed operation.
CONSTRUCTION
1. Front planetary gear 2. Mid planetary gear 3. Rear planetary gear
4. Direct clutch 5. High and low reverse clutch 6. Reverse brake
7. Drum support 8. Forward brake 9. Low coast brake
10. Input shaft 11. Torque converter 12. Oil pump
13. Front brake 14. 3rd one-way clutch 15. Input clutch
16. 1st one-way clutch 17. Control valve with TCM 18. Forward one-way clutch
19. Adapter case 20. Output shaft
SCIA5268E
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEMTM-25
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*1: Full phase real-time feedback control monitors move ment of gear ratio at gear change, and controls oil
pressure at real-time to achieve the best gear ratio.
Lock-up ControlINFOID:0000000005148515
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque conv erter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque conver ter clutch solenoid valve,
which is controlled by a signal from TCM, and the torque converter clutch control valve engages or releases
the torque converter clutch piston.
Lock-up Operation Condition Table
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE CONTROL
Lock-up Control System Diagram
Lock-up Released
• In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
Lock-up Applied
• In the lock-up applied state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the locked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and lock-up apply pressure is generated.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is pressed and coupled.
SMOOTH LOCK-UP CONTROL
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Select lever D position4 position 3 position 2 position
G ear p osit io n 54432
Lock-up ×– ×××
Slip lock-up ××–––
PCIA0014E
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P0745 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID ATM-69
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P0745 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148605
The line pressure solenoid valve regulates the oil pum p discharge pressure to suit the driving condition in
response to a signal sent from the TCM.
The line pressure duty cycle value is not consistent when the closed throttle position signal is “ON”.
To confirm the line pressure duty cycle at low pressu re, the accelerator (throttle) should be open until
the closed throttle posi tion signal is “OFF”.
CONSULT-III Reference Val ue in Data Monitor ModeINFOID:0000000005148606
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000005148607
• This is an OBD-II self-diagnostic item.
• Diagnostic trouble code “P0745 PC SOLENOID A” with CONSULT-III is detected under the following condi-
tions.
- When TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries to operate the solenoid valve.
- When TCM detects as irregular by comparing target value with monitor value.
Possible CauseINFOID:0000000005148608
• Harness or connectors (The solenoid circuit is open or shorted.)
• Line pressure solenoid valve
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148609
NOTE:
If “DTC Confirmation Procedure” has been previously performed, always turn ignition switch “OFF”
and wait at least 10 seconds before performing the next test.
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” and select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ENGINE” with CONSULT-III.
2. Engine start and wait at least 5 second.
3. If DTC is detected, go to TM-69, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “With CONSULT-III”.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148610
1.CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”.
2. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “TRANSMISSION” with CONSULT-III.
3. Start the engine.
4. Read out the value of “LINE PRES SOL” while driving.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 2.
Item name Condition Display value (Approx.)
LINE PRES SOL During driving 0.2 - 0.6 A
Item nameCondition Display value (Approx.)
LINE PRES SOL During driving 0.2 - 0.6 A
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