2011 INFINITI QX56 engine

STR-18
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
STARTER MOTOR
Type: M001T30671
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006275528
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Refer to PG-164, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-30, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove “B” terminal nut, and then “B” terminal harness.
5. Remove harness clip of “S ” connector from heater pipe.
6. Disconnect “S” connector.
7. Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
8. Remove starter motor upward from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006275534
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
JPBIA2426GB
1. Magnetic switch assembly 2. Adjusting plate 3. “B” terminal extension
4. Gear case assembly 5. Stopper ring 6. Stopper
7. Pinion assembly 8. Internal gear 9. Yoke assembly
10. Armature assembly 11. Brush holder assembly 12. Metal RR
13. Rear cover 14. Through bolt 15. Packing
16. Ball 17. Planetary gear 18. Gear shaft
19. Dust cover kit 20. Shift lever
: High-temperature grease point
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
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TM-2
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : System Diagram ..........44
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description ......44
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail-Safe ......................45
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Protection Control ..... ...47
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL ................................ ...48
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL : System Diagram ...48
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL : System Descrip-
tion ....................................................................... ...
48
SHIFT CHANGE CONTROL .................................. ...49
SHIFT CHANGE CONTROL : System Diagram .....50
SHIFT CHANGE CONTROL : System Description
...
50
SHIFT PATTERN CONTROL ................................. ...53
SHIFT PATTERN CONTROL : System Diagram ...54
SHIFT PATTERN CONTROL : System Descrip-
tion ..........................................................................
54
LOCK-UP CONTROL ............................................. ...56
LOCK-UP CONTROL : System Diagram ................56
LOCK-UP CONTROL : System Description ...........56
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM .......................................57
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM : System Description ...58
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM .....60
Diagnosis Description .......................................... ...60
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TCM) ............................61
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION) .......... ...61
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION ..............68
TCM ................................................................. ...68
Reference Value .................................................. ...68
Fail-Safe .................................................................74
Protection Control ...................................................76
DTC Inspection Priority Chart .................................77
DTC Index ..............................................................78
WIRING DIAGRAM .....................................80
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM ................................ ...80
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...80
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM ...............................85
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...85
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................88
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW ..... ...88
Diagnosis Flow .................................................... ...88
Question sheet .......................................................89
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ...........................
91
Description ........................................................... ...91
Special Repair Requirement ...................................91
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL VALVE & TCM ................................
92
Description ........................................................... ...92
Special Repair Requirement ...................................92
CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR ...........93
Description ........................................................... ...93
Special Repair Requirement ...................................93
A/T FLUID ..........................................................94
Changing .............................................................. ...94
Adjustment ..............................................................95
A/T FLUID COOLER .........................................97
Cleaning ............................................................... ...97
Inspection ................................................................99
STALL TEST ....................................................100
Inspection and Judgment ..................................... .100
A/T POSITION ..................................................101
Inspection ............................................................. .101
Adjustment ............................................................101
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS .......................102
U0300 CAN COMMUNICATION DATA ......... ..102
Description ........................................................... .102
DTC Logic .............................................................102
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................102
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT ...........................103
Description ........................................................... .103
DTC Logic .............................................................103
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................103
P0615 STARTER RELAY .................................104
Description ........................................................... .104
DTC Logic .............................................................104
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................104
P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH A ..106
DTC Logic .............................................................106
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................106
P0710 TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERA-
TURE SENSOR A .............................................
107
DTC Logic ............................................................ .107
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................107
P0717 INPUT SPEED SENSOR A ...................109
DTC Logic ............................................................ .109
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................109
P0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR ...................110
DTC Logic ............................................................ .110
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................110
P0725 ENGINE SPEED ....................................112
Description ........................................................... .112
DTC Logic .............................................................112
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................112
P0729 6GR INCORRECT RATIO .....................114
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TM-6
< PRECAUTION >[7AT: RE7R01B]
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint S
ystem (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
 Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
 Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
 When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s)
with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly
causing serious injury.
 When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
General PrecautionsINFOID:0000000006226735
Turn ignition switch OFF an d disconnect the battery cable
from the negative terminal before connecting or disconnect-
ing the A/T assembly connector. Because battery voltage is
applied to TCM even if igniti on switch is turned OFF.
 Perform “DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) CONFIRMATION
PROCEDURE” after performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS.
If the repair is completed DTC should not be displayed in the
“DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE”.
 Always use the specified brand of ATF. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids
and Lubricants".
 Use lint-free paper not cloth rags during work.
 Dispose of the waste oil using the methods prescribed by law, ordi-
nance, etc. after replacing the ATF.
 Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the transmission. It is important to prevent the internal parts from
becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
SEF289H
SEF217U
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COMPONENT PARTSTM-11
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [7AT: RE7R01B]
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NOTE:
The following components are included in the control valve & TCM (17).
TCM
 Input speed sensor 1, 2
 A/T fluid temperature sensor
 Transmission range switch
 Direct clutch solenoid valve
 High and low reverse clutch solenoid valve
 Input clutch solenoid valve
 Front brake solenoid valve
 Low brake solenoid valve
 Anti-interlock solenoid valve
 2346 brake solenoid valve
 Line pressure solenoid valve
 Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226739
Name Function
TCM TM-12, "
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : TCM"
Transmission range switchTM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Transmission Range Switch"
Output speed sensor TM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Output Speed Sensor"
Input speed sensor 1
TM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Input Speed Sensor"Input speed sensor 2
A/T fluid temperature sensorTM-12, "
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor"
Input clutch solenoid valve TM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Input Clutch Solenoid Valve"
Front brake solenoid valve TM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Front Brake Solenoid Valve"
Direct clutch solenoid valveTM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Direct Clutch Solenoid Valve"
High and low reverse clutch solenoid valveTM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : High and Low Reverse Clutch Solenoid Valve"
Low brake solenoid valve TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Low Brake Solenoid Valve"
Anti-interlock solenoid valve TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Anti-interlock Solenoid Valve"
2346 brake solenoid valve TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : 2346 Brake Solenoid Valve"
Torque converter clutch solenoid valveTM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve"
Line pressure solenoid valve TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Line Pressure Solenoid Valve"
Accelerator pedal position sensor TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor"
Manual mode switch TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Manual Mode Switch"
Tow mode switch TM-14, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Tow Mode Switch"
A/T CHECK indicator lampTM-14, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : A/T CHECK Indicator Lamp"
Tow mode indicator lamp* TM-14, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Tow Mode Indicator Lamp"
Selector lever position indicator TM-14, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Selector Lever Position Indicator"
Stop lamp switch BRC-15, "Stop Lamp Switch"
Yaw rate/side G sensorBRC-15, "Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G sensor"
Starter relay STR-6, "System Description"
ECMEC-35, "ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description"
BCM BCS-6, "BODY CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description"
Combination meter MWI-9, "METER SYSTEM : System Description"
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) BRC-16, "System Description"
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONTM-41
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [7AT: RE7R01B]
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 Each planetary gear enters the state described below.
Front planetary gear
Under drive planetary gear
Rear planetary gear
Mid planetary gear
TRANSMISSION : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226765
FLUID COOLER & FLUID WARMER SYSTEM
FLUID COOLER & FLUID WARMER SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226766
The A/T fluid temperature is controlled to an appropriate level by the A/T fluid cooler and A/T fluid warmer.
Name Front sun gear Front carrier Front internal gear
Condition — Output Input
Direction of rotation Counterclockwise revolution Clockwise revolution Clockwise revolution
Number of revolutions Deceleration from front internal
gear Deceleration from front internal
gear Same number of revolution as the
input shaft
Name Under drive sun gear Under drive carrier Under drive internal gear
Condition — Fixed Input/Output
Direction of rotation Counterclockwi se revolution — Clockwise revolution
Number of revolutions Acceleration from under drive inter-
nal gear —Same number of revolution as the
front carrier
Name Rear sun gear Rear carrier Rear internal gear
Condition Output Fixed Input
Direction of rotation Counterclockwi se revolution — Clockwise revolution
Number of revolutions Acceleration from rear internal
gear —Same number of revolution as the
under drive internal gear
Name Mid sun gear Mid carrier Mid internal gear
Condition Input Output Fixed
Direction of rotation Counterclockwise revolution Counterclockwise revolution —
Number of revolutions Same number of revolution as the
rear sun gear Deceleration from mid sun gear —
Name of the Part (Abbreviation) Function
Front brake (FR/B) Fastens the under drive carrier.
Input clutch (I/C) Connects the input shaft, the mid internal gear and the rear carrier.
Direct clutch (D/C) Connects the rear carrier and the rear sun gear.
High and low reverse clutch (HLR/C) Connects the rear sun gear and the mid sun gear.
Reverse brake (R/B) Fastens the rear carrier.
Low brake (L/B) Fastens the mid sun gear.
2346 brake (2346/B) Fastens the under drive sun gear.
1st one-way clutch (1st OWC) Allows the under drive carrier to turn freely in the forward direction but fastens it for reverse
rotation.
2nd one-way clutch (2nd OWC) Allows the rear sun gear to turn freely in the forward direction but fastens it for reverse ro-
tation.
Torque converter Amplifies driving force the engine, and transmits it to transmission input shaft.
Oil pump Driven by the engine, oil pump supplies oil to torque converter, control valve assembly, and
each lubricating system.
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[7AT: RE7R01B]
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
A/T FLUID COOLER SCHEMATIC
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
A/T fluid warmer
 The A/T fluid warmer (1) is installed on the front part of cylinder
block of engine.
 When engine is started while engine and A/T are cold, engine cool-
ant temperature rises more quickly than A/T fluid temperature. A/T
fluid warmer is provided with two circuits for ATF and engine cool-
ant respectively so that warmed engine coolant warms ATF
quickly. This helps shorten A/T warming up time, improving fuel
economy.
 A cooling effect is obtained when A/T fluid temperature is high.
A/T fluid cooler (with bypass valve)
 A/T fluid cooler (1) is installed in the front of radiator (2) and con- denser (3).
 A/T fluid cooler is provided with a bypass valve that controls ATF
flow. Bypass valve operates by thermo wax and a return spring.
Bypass valve fully opens when A/T fluid temperature is approxi-
mately 90 °C (194 °F) and fully closes when A/T fluid temperature is
approximately 100 °C (212 °F).
 When A/T fluid temperature is low, the bypass valve is open. Most of ATF therefore returns to the transmission without flowing into the
cooler core that has larger flow resistance.
JSDIA1803GB
JSDIA1811ZZ
JSDIA1814ZZ
JSDIA1815GB
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TM-44
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[7AT: RE7R01B]
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006226767
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226768
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
 The A/T senses vehicle operating conditions through vari
ous sensors or signals. It always controls the opti-
mum shift position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
 Receive input signals transmitted from various switches and sensors.
 Determine required line pressure, shifting point, lock-up operation, etc.
JSDIA1853GB
Sensor (or signal)
⇒TCM function
⇒Actuator
Transmission range switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
Closed throttle position signal
Wide open throttle position signal
Engine speed signal
A/T fluid temperature sensor
Output speed sensor
Vehicle speed signal
Manual mode switch signal
Stop lamp switch signal
Input speed sensor 1, 2
Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor
Tow mode switch signal Line pressure control (
TM-48
)
Shift change control ( TM-50
)
Shift pattern control ( TM-54
)
Lock-up control ( TM-56
)
Fail-safe control ( TM-45
)
Self-diagnosis ( TM-61
)
CONSULT-III communication line ( TM-61
)
CAN communication line ( TM-103
)Input clutch solenoid valve
Direct clutch solenoid valve
Front brake solenoid valve
High and low reverse clutch solenoid valve
Low brake solenoid valve
Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
Anti-interlock solenoid valve
2346 brake solenoid valve
A/T CHECK indicator lamp
Tow mode indicator lamp
Shift position indicator
Back-up lamp relay
Starter relay
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SYSTEMTM-47
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [7AT: RE7R01B]
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Protection ControlINFOID:0000000006226770
The TCM becomes the protection control status temporar ily to protect the safety when the safety of TCM and
transmission is lost. It automatically returns to the normal status if the safety is secured.
The TCM has the following protection control.
REVERSE INHIBIT CONTROL
Intercepts the torque transmission and shift to the neutral stat us if the selector lever is shifted to “R” position
while the vehicle moves forward at the vehicle speed 10 km/h (7 MPH) or more.
1ST ENGINE BRAKE PROTECTION CONTROL
Controls the engine brake so as not to make effective by turning the front brake solenoid output to OFF when
each solenoid becomes the electricity pattern of 1st engine brake during driving at the vehicle speed 25 km/h
or more in any positions other than “R” position and 1GR.
TCM HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION CONTROL
Limit the accelerator opening and forcibly control the vehi cle to the low torque driving when the electronic sub-
strate in TCM reaches the high temperature.
P1730 —  Neutral
 Manual mode is prohibited  The shifting between the gears
of 1 - 2 - 3 can be performed
 Manual mode is prohibited Locks in 1GR
 The shifting between the gears
of 2 - 3 - 4 can be performed
 The shifting between the gears
of 3 - 4 can be performed
 The shifting between the gears of 4 - 5 - 6 can be performed
 Manual mode is prohibited
P1815 — Manual mode is prohibited — Manual mode is prohibited
U0300
U1000 Between
the gears of 1 - 2 - 3  The shifting between the gears
of 1 - 2 - 3 can be performed
 Manual mode is prohibited —
 The shifting between the gears
of 1 - 2 - 3 can be performed
 Line pressure is set to the maxi-
mum hydraulic pressure
 Manual mode is prohibited
Between
the gears of 4 - 5 - 6 - 7  Fix the gear at driving
 Manual mode is prohibited
—
P0720 and
P1721 — Locks in 5GR — Locks in 5GR
DTC
Veh ic le
condition Vehicle behavior for 1st fail-safe Vehicle behavior for 2nd fail-safe Vehicle behavior for final fail-safe
Malfunction detection condition Vehicle speed: 10 km/h (7 MPH) or more
Control at malfunction Neutral
Normal return condition  Vehicle speed: 8 km/h (5 MPH) or less
and
 Engine speed: 2,200 rpm or less
Vehicle behavior  The torque transmission cannot be performed
 There is a shock just before a vehicle stop
Malfunction detection condition Select lever and gear: Any position other than “R” position and 1GR
and
 Vehicle speed: More than 25 km/h (16 MPH)
Control at malfunction Front brake solenoid output signal; OFF
Normal return condition Other than detection condition of malfunction
Vehicle behavior Does not exist
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