2011 INFINITI QX56 engine

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006225589
1.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL INDICATOR LAMP
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Turn heated steering wheel switch ON.
Does heated steering wheel indicator lamp turn on the lamp?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Go to ST-20, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
2.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL INDICATOR LAMP
Turn heated steering wheel switch OFF.
Does heated steering wheel indicator lamp turn off the lamp?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to ST-20, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006225590
1.CHECK POWER SOURCE AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
2. Turn heated steering wheel switch ON.
3. Check voltage between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEERING WHEEL RELAY AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL
SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect heated steering wheel relay connector. Refer to ST-7, "
Component Parts Location (Heated
Steering Wheel)".
3. Disconnect heated steering wheel switch connector. Refer to ST-33, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal and heated steering
wheel switch harness connector terminal.
Heated steering wheel Condition Voltage (Approx.)
Connector Terminal
M52 5 − 6 Within 30 minutes after
turning ON the heated
steering switch.
Battery voltage
Other conditions. 0 V
Heated steering wheel switch GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M52 6 Existed
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM DOES NOT ACTIVATE
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM DOES NOT ACTIVATE
Description INFOID:0000000006225592
 The heated steering wheel does not warm up.
 The heated steering wheel system cannot be turned OFF.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006225593
1.CHECK POWER SOURCE AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the heated steering wheel. Refer to ST-33, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Turn heated steering wheel switch ON.
5. Check voltage between heated steering wheel harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Check heated steering wheel. Refer to ST-18, "
Component Inspection (Heated Steering Wheel)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel. Refer to ST-33, "
Removal and Installation".
3.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between heated steering wheel harness connector terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEERING WHEEL RELAY AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect heated steering wheel relay connector. Refer to ST-7, "
Component Parts Location (Heated
Steering Wheel)".
3. Disconnect heated steering wheel switch connector. Refer to ST-56, "
Removal and Installation"
4. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal and heated steering
wheel harness connector terminal.
Heated steering wheel Condition Voltage (Approx.)
Connector Terminal
M303 1 − 2 Within 30 minutes after
turning ON the heated
steering switch.
Battery voltage
Other conditions. 0 V
Heated steering wheel GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M303 2 Existed
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT
TURN ON
Description INFOID:0000000006225594
 Heated steering wheel switch indicator lamp does not turn on the lamp.
 Heated steering wheel switch indicator lamp does not turn off the lamp.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006225595
1.CHECK POWER SOURCE AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
2. Turn heated steering wheel switch ON.
3. Check voltage between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEERING WHEEL RELAY AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL
SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect heated steering wheel relay connector. Refer to ST-7, "
Component Parts Location (Heated
Steering Wheel)".
3. Disconnect heated steering wheel switch connector. Refer to ST-56, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal and heated steering
wheel switch harness connector terminal.
5. Check continuity between heated steering w heel relay harness connector terminal and ground.
Heated steering wheel
Condition Voltage (Approx.)
Connector Terminal
M52 5 − 6 Within 30 minutes after
turning ON the heated
steering switch.
Battery voltage
Other conditions. 0 V
Heated steering wheel switch GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M52 6 Existed
Heated steering wheel relay Heated steering wheel switch Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E90 5 M52 5 Existed
Heated steering wheel relay GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
E90 5 Not existed
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

ST-30
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
POWER STEERING FLUID
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
POWER STEERING FLUID
InspectionINFOID:0000000006225597
FLUID LEVEL
1. Check fluid level with engine stopped.
2. Ensure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.
3. Fluid levels at HOT and COLD are different. Do not confuse
them.
CAUTION:
 The fluid level should not exceed the MAX line. Excessive flui d causes fluid leakage from the
cap.
 Never reuse drained power steering fluid.
 Always use the specified fluid. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
FLUID LEAKAGE
Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage,
looseness, or wear.
1. Run engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80 °C (122
to 176 °F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop.
3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and carefully, check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Never hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that power steer-
ing oil pump assembly may be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loos en flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to ST-52, "
Inspection".
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating from steering gear.
AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
If air bleeding is not complete, the following symptoms can be observed.
 Bubbles are created in reservoir tank.
 Clicking noise can be heard from oil pump.
 Excessive buzzing in the oil pump. NOTE:
Fluid noise may occur in the steering gear or oil pump. This does not affect performance or durability of the
system.
1. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop with engine off. CAUTION:
Fill reservoir tank with a sufficien t amount of fluid so that fluid level is not below the MIN line while
turning steering wheel.
2. Start engine and hold steering wheel at each lock position for 3 seconds at idle to check for fluid leakage.
HOT : Fluid temperature 50 – 80
°C (122 – 176 °F)
COLD : Fluid temperature 0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F)
Recommended fluid : Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids
and Lubricants".
Fluid capacity : Refer to ST-57, "
General
Specifications".
SGIA0232J
SGIA0506E
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3. Repeat step 2 above several times at approximately 3 seconds intervals. CAUTION:
Never hold the steering wheel in a locked positio n for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possi-
bility that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check fluid for bubbles and while contamination.
5. Stop engine if bubbles and white contamination do not drain out. Perform step 2 and 3 above after waiting
until bubbles and white contamination drain out.
6. Stop the engine, and then check fluid level.
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

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STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
InspectionINFOID:0000000006225598
STEERING WHEEL AXIAL END PLAY
1. Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.
2. Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial direction.
3. Check the following items when steering w heel axial end play is out of the standard.
 Check the steering column assembly mounting condition. Refer to ST-34, "
Exploded View".
 Check steering gear assembly mounting condition for looseness. Refer to ST-41, "
Exploded View".
STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position.
2. Start engine and lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move.
3. Measure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference.
4. Check the following items when steeri ng wheel play is out of the standard.
 Check backlash for each joint of steering column assembly.
 Check installation condition of steering gear assembly. Steering wheel axial end play : Refer to
ST-57, "
Steering Wheel Axial End Play and Play".
Steering wheel play : Refer to ST-57, "
Steering Wheel Axial End Play and Play".
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEST-41
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006225607
REMOVAL
DISASSEMBLY
Engine speed sensitive type
1. Steering gear assembly 2. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPGIA0072GB
JPGIA0095GB
1. Outer socket 2. Boot clamp 3. Boot
4. Inner socket 5. Boot clamp 6. Gear housing assembly
7. Adjusting screw 8. Adjusting screw lock nut 9. Spring
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a. Measure pinion rotating torque within ±180 ° of neutral position
of the rack assembly using Tools. Stop the gear at the point
where highest torque is read.
b. Loosen adjusting screw lock nut and adjusting screw and then retighten to 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb), and then loosen by 20
to 40 °.
c. Measure pinion rotating torque using tools to make sure that the measured value is within the standard. Readjust if the value is
outside the standard. Replace steering gear assembly, if the
value is outside the standard after readjusting, or adjusting
screw rotating torque is 5 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb) or less.
d. Apply thread locking sealant to inner socket and turn pinion fully to left with inner socket installed to gear housing assembly.
e. Install dial gauge at 5 mm (0.20 in) (L) from the edge of gear housing assembly (1), and tooth point.
f. Measure vertical movement of rack assembly when pinion is turned clockwise with torque of 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb).
Readjust adjusting screw angle if the measured value is outside
the standard.
 If reading is outside of the specification, readjust screw angle
with adjusting screw.
CAUTION:
 If reading is still outside of sp ecification, or if the rotating torque of adjusting screw is less
than 5 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb), replace steering gear assembly.
 Never turn adjusting scr ew more than twice.
 Replace steering gear assembly when adjusting screw is removed or turned more than twice.
A: Preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]
B: Preload adapter [SST: KV48103400 ( — )]
SGIA1383E
Pinion rotating torque (engine speed sensitive type)
Around neutral position
(within ±100 °) average “A” : 1.16 – 1.31 N·m (0.12 –
0.13 kg-m, 10.3 – 11.5 in-lb)
Maximum variation “B” : 1.43 N·m (0.15 kg-m, 13 in-lb)
Pinion rotating torque (veh icle speed sensitive type)
Around neutral position
(within ±100 °) average “A” : 1.10 – 1.41 N·m (0.12 –
0.14 kg-m, 10 – 12 in-lb)
Maximum variation “B” : 1.43 N·m (0.15 kg-m, 13 in-lb)
Vertical movement : 0.265 mm (0.0104 in)
PGIA0084E
JSGIA0104ZZ
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56