2011 INFINITI QX56 sensor

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
When installing the shock absorber attachment to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around
shock absorber to protect it from damage.
2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto shock absorber.
CAUTION:
 Be sure a spring compressor is securely attach ed to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
 Set coil spring so that its paint marks face downward.
3. Apply soapy water to dust cover. CAUTION:
Never use machine oil.
4. Install dust cover, bound bumper cover, rubber seat , bushings, tube, shock absorber mounting bracket,
and washer to shock absorber.
 Install the shock absorber mounting bracket (1) as shown in the figure.
 Check that the lower end of the coil spring (B) is positioned at the spring lower seat of the shock absorber.
5. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
6. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring. CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure co il spring attachment position
does not move.
7. Remove the shock absorber attachment from shock absorber.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL (WITH HBMC)
Shock Absorber assembly
Check shock absorber assembly for oil leakage or other malfunctions. Replace it if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY (WITHOUT HBMC)
Shock Absorber
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
 Shock absorber for deformation, cracks or damage.
 Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion.
 Oil leakage.
Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket and Rubber Parts Inspection
Check shock absorber mounting bracket for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace it if necessary.
Coil Spring
Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-134, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
Angle (a) : 90
°
A : Shock absorber mounting bracket bolt
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3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "Work Procedure".
4. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (WITH HBMC)
Bleed air from the HBMC. Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
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WITHOUT HBMC
1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top
as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
 Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
 Wear gloves.
 Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-
pressed gas.
NOTE:
 Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
 Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
 The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
WITH HBMC
NOTE:
Releasing gas is not required.A : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
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LOWER LINK
LOWER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove brake hose bracket from steering knuckle. Refer to BR-23, "
FRONT : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove caliper assembly mounting bolts. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installation"
(4WD).
5. Remove wheel sensor and harness connector. Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal
and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove steering outer socket fr om steering knuckle. Refer to ST-42, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove height sensor from upper link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Set suitable jack under lower link.
9. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from lower link. (Without HBMC) Refer to FSU-20, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
10. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt from lower link.
11. Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-17, "
Removal and Installation".
1. Upper link 2. Eccentric disc 3. Lower link
4. Bump rubber 5. Adjusting bolt
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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LOWER LINK
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
 If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace lower link assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-134, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
4. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
Axial end play : Refer to
FSU-21, "
Ball Joint".
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove brake hose bracket from steering knuckle. Refer to BR-23, "
FRONT : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove caliper assembly mounting bolts. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installation"
(4WD).
5. Remove wheel sensor and harness connector. Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal
and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove height sensor from upper link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Set suitable jack under lower link.
8. Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18,
"Removal and Installation" (4WD).
9. Remove upper link mounting bolts, nuts, and upper link from vehicle.
10. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to FSU-18, "
Inspection".
1. Upper link 2. Eccentric disc 3. Lower link
4. Bump rubber 5. Adjusting bolt
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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UPPER LINK
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladenconditions with tires on level ground.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FSU-18, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
 Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
 Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Hook a spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.
 If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace upper link assem- bly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within specifications with a preload gauge [SST: 3127S000 (J-
25765-A)] (A).
 If rotating torque exceeds standard range, replace lower link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
 If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace upper link assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-134, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
Swing torque : Refer to
FSU-21, "
Ball Joint".
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Rotating toque : Refer to FSU-21, "Ball Joint".
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Axial end play : Refer to FSU-21, "Ball Joint".
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4. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
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SYMBOLS
1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover 1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease 2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
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