2011 INFINITI QX56 height

HEIGHT SENSOREXL-137
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3. Remove height sensor.
Rear height sensor
1. Disconnect height sensor connector.
2. Remove height sensor mounting nuts.
3. Remove height sensor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Perform the levelizer adjustment when removing the height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER
ADJUSTMENT : Special Repair Requirement".
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FRONT BUMPEREXT-15
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 The following table shows the specified values for checking normal installation status.
 Fitting adjustment cannot be performed.
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Portion Clearance Surf ace height difference
Front grille –
Hood A – A3.7 – 8.3 mm
(0.146 – 0.327 in) (-0.9) – (+3.9) mm
[(-0.035) – (+0.154) in]
Bumper fascia assembly –
Front bumper molding B – B0.1 – 3.4 mm
(0.004 – 0.134 in) (-1.9) – (+1.9) mm
[(-0.075) – (+0.075) in]
Front bumper molding –
Headlamp C – C0.1 – 2.5 mm
(0.004 – 0.098 in) —
Front bumper molding –
Hood D – D1.2 – 5.8 mm
(0.047 – 0.228 in) (-2.4) – (+2.4) mm
[(-0.094) – (+0.094)]
Front bumper molding–
Headlamp E – E0.1 – 2.5 mm
(0.004 – 0.098 in) —
Bumper fascia assembly –
Headlamp F – F0.2 – 3.1 mm
(0.008 – 0.122 in) 0.5 – 3.5 mm
(0.020 – 0.138 in)
Front fender –
Front bumper molding G – G0.0 – 0.7 mm
(0.000 – 0.028 in) (-1.0) – (+1.0) mm
[(-0.039) – (+0.039) in]
Front fender –
Bumper fascia assembly H – H0.0 – 0.8 mm
(0.000 – 0.031 in) (-0.7) – (+1.3) mm
[(-0.028) – (+0.051) in]
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REAR BUMPER
 Bumper protector (LH and RH)
 Bumper side reinforcement (LH and RH)
10. Remove energy absorber.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
 The following table shows the specified values for checking normal installation status.
 Fitting adjustment cannot be performed.
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Portion Clearance Surface height difference
Bumper fascia assembly –
Rear fender A – A0.0 – 1.0 mm
(0.000 – 0.039 in) (-0.7) – (+1.3) mm
[(-0.028) – (+0.051) in]
Bumper fascia assembly –
Rear combination lamp B – B0.3 – 3.0 mm
(0.012 – 0.118 in) —
Bumper fascia assembly –
Back door C – C2.8 – 6.1 mm
(0.110 – 0.240 in) —
Bumper fascia assembly –
Back door D – D3.8 – 7.8 mm
(0.150 – 0.307 in) —
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FAX-22
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006225403
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove brake hose bracket. 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 FAX-18, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove wheel sensor harness. Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove height sensor from upper link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove steering outer socket. Refer to ST-42, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Set suitable jack under lower link.
9. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt from lower link. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Separate upper link from steering knuckle, using t he ball joint remover (commercial service tool), and
remove upper link.
CAUTION:
 Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover
from suddenly coming off.
1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield 3. Housing
4. Snap ring 5. Ball cage/steel ball/inner race assem-
bly6. Stopper ring
7. Boot band 8. Boot 9. Shaft
10. Circular clip 11. Joint sub-assembly : Wheel side
: NISSAN genuine grease or an equivalent.
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Inspection
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directi ons. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-
cant looseness.
 Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
 Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there is a non-standard condition.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Check shaft for runout, cracks, or ot her damage. Replace it if necessary.
Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)
Check the following items, replace the parts if necessary.
 Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
 The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
 Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cra cks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.
Housing (Final Drive side)
Replace housing if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-134, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
2. Check the 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".
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FSU-1
SUSPENSION
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FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect .....................................
2
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......3
Precautions for Suspension ......................................3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tools .......................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................4
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....
5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY .............. .....6
Inspection ............................................................ ......6
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ..........................................7
Inspection ............................................................ ......7
Adjustment ................................................................7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................9
FRONT COIL SPRING AND SHOCK AB-
SORBER ............................................................
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Exploded View ..................................................... .....9
Removal and Installation .........................................10
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................11
Inspection and Adjustment ......................................12
Disposal ...................................................................13
LOWER LINK ....................................................14
Exploded View .........................................................14
Removal and Installation .........................................14
Inspection ................................................................15
UPPER LINK ......................... ............................17
Exploded View ..................................................... ....17
Removal and Installation .........................................17
Inspection ................................................................18
FRONT STABILIZER ........................................20
Exploded View .........................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
Inspection ................................................................20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .............................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Wheel Alignment ................................................. ....21
Ball Joint ..................................................................21
Wheel Height ...........................................................21
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WHEEL ALIGNMENTFSU-7
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
 Tires for improper air pressure and wear
 Road wheels for runout: Refer to WT-64, "
Inspection".
 Wheel bearing axial end play: Refer to FA X - 7 , "
Inspection" (2WD), FAX-16, "Inspection" (4WD).
 Lower link and upper link ball joint axial end play: Refer to FSU-15, "
Inspection" and FSU-18, "Inspection".
 Shock absorber operation.
 Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
 Lower link for cracks, deformation and other damage
 Vehicle height (posture)
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recomm ended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that t he vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
 Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly ca librated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equi pment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-
ule.
ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specificati ons listed in this Service Manual.
 When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
- This may result in an ERROR.
 Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Never use this “Rolling Compensation” method.
- Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installi ng the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehi-
cle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.
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CAMBER, CASTER
1. Adjust with the front/rear side adjusting bolts (1) on the lower link
(2).
2. See the following table for the amount of cam bolt scale move- ment and the variation of camber and caster.
CAUTION:
Align the adjusting bolt cutout with the stamp of lower link
bracket.
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FSU-10
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FRONT COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
CAUTION:
The shock absorber assembly cannot be disassembled.
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REMOVAL
1. Reduce system pressure. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
CAUTION:
Inadvertent piping removal causes fluid to splatter.
2. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove brake hose bracket from steering knuckle. Refer to BR-23, "
FRONT : Removal and Installation".
4. 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.
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installation"
(4WD).
6. Remove wheel sensor and harness connector. Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal
and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
7. Remove steering outer socket fr om steering knuckle. Refer to ST-42, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Remove height sensor from upper link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
9. Set suitable jack under lower link.
10. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from lower link. (Without HBMC) Refer to FSU-20, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
11. Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-17, "
Removal and Installation".
1. Shock absorber assembly 2. Lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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