2011 INFINITI QX56 power steering

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DRIVE BELTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
DRIVE BELTS
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CheckingINFOID:0000000006289525
WARNING:
Be sure to perform the these steps when engine is stopped.
 Check that the indicator (C) (notch on fixed side) of each auto-tensioner is within the possible use range (A).
NOTE:
 Check the each auto-tensioners indication when the engine is cold.
 When new drive belts is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range (B) in the\
figure.
 Visually check all drive belts for wear, damage or cracks.
 If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or drive belts are damaged, replace drive
belts.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006289526
Refer to EM-132, "Drive Belts".
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289527
REMOVAL
1. Move reservoir tank to the position without the hindrance for work. Refer to CO-13, "Exploded View".
1. Drive belt 2. Power steering oil pump pulley 3. Alternator pulley
4. Crankshaft pulley 5. A/C compressor 6. Idler pulley
7. Cooling fan pulley 8. Water pump pulley 9. Drive belt auto-tensioner
A. Possible use range B. Range when new drive belt is in-
stalledC. Indicator
D. View D
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ROCKER COVEREM-33
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ROCKER COVER
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289546
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover and bracket (rear). Refer to
EM-25, "Exploded View".
2. Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover.
3. Remove air cleaner case (upper) and air duct. Refer to EM-27, "
Exploded View".
4. Move the following parts to the position without the hindrance for work.  Oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
 Power steering fluid reservoir tank bracket. Refer to ST-54, "
Exploded View".
 EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve. EM-30, "
Exploded View".
 Fuel feed hose. Refer to EM-43, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove VVEL actuator motor assembly. Refer to EM-36, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-29, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never impact it.
7. Remove rocker cover.
1. Oil filler cap 2. Clamp 3. PCV hose
4. Rocker cover (bank 2) 5. Rocker cover gasket (bank 2) 6. Rocker cover gasket (bank 1)
7. Rocker cover (bank 1) 8. PCV hose 9. O-ring
10. PCV valve 11. Clamp 12. PCV hose
13. PCV valve 14. O-ring
A. To air duct B. To intake manifold C. Comply with the installation proce-
dure when tightening. Refer to
EM-
33, "Removal and Installation".
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Perform the work when the exhaust and cooling system have cooled sufficiently.
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when the engine is cold.
 Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-20, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove power steering oil pump. Refer to ST-48, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove radiator. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove front under cover. Refer to EXT-25, "
Exploded View".
7. Remove front wheels and tires. Refer to WT-64, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove A/C compressor. Refer to HA-30, "
Exploded View".
9. Remove alternator and alternator bracket. Refer to CHG-25, "
Exploded View".
10. Remove exhaust front tube (bank 1 and bank 2). Refer to EX-5, "
Exploded View".
1. Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 2) 2. Exhaust manifold cover (bank 2) 3. Exhaust manifold and three way cat-
alyst (bank 2)
4. Gasket 5. Exhaust manifold and three way cat-
alyst (bank 1)6. Exhaust manifold cover (bank 1)
7. Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1)
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
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11. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to
DLN-128, "Exploded View".
12. Disconnect steering lower joint. Refer to ST-37, "
Exploded View".
13. Remove air fuel ratio sensor 1 as per the following: CAUTION:
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 is not reusable. Never remo ve air fuel ratio sensor 1 unless this is required.
 Using the heated oxygen sensor wrench [SST: KV10117100
(J-44626)] (A), remove air fuel ratio sensor 1 (1).
14. Remove exhaust manifold cover.
15. Remove oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
16. Remove exhaust manifold.  Loosen nuts in the reverse order of figure to remove exhaustmanifold with a power tool.
17. Remove exhaust manifold gaskets. CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
 Install exhaust manifold gasket in directional shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When install exhaust manifold gasket, coating surface (black) shall
be located on the exhaust manifold side.
Exhaust Manifold
: Vehicle front
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A : Bank 1
B : Bank 2 : Engine front
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A : Triangle press : Above
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OIL PAN (UPPER)
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when engine is hot.
1. Remove oil filter. Refer to LU-9, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove oil cooler. Refer to LU-11, "
Exploded View".
3. Move A/C compressor to the position without the hindrance for work. Refer to HA-30, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide.
5. Remove oil pressure switch and oil temperature sensor if necessary.
6. Remove rear plate cover.
7. Remove protector A and protector B. Refer to SCS-32, "
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
8. Remove front suspension rear cross member. Refer to TM-205, "
2WD : Exploded View" (2WD models) or
TM-208, "
4WD : Exploded View" (4WD models).
9. Remove steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-41, "
Exploded View".
10. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-162, "
Exploded View".
11. Remove oil pan (lower). Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
12. Remove oil strainer. Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
13. Remove bolts fixing oil pan (upper) to transmission assembly.
14. Remove oil pan (upper) as per the following:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the fig- ure with power tool to remove.
NOTE:
Disregard No. 9, 16 when loosening.
b. Insert a suitable tool into the notch at oil pan (upper) (1) as shown.
 Pry off case by moving a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
15. Remove O-ring from bottom of cylinder block and oil pump.
16. Remove oil pressure switch and oil temperature sensor, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Install oil pan (upper) as per the following:
: Engine front
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TIMING CHAIN
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-153, "Work Procedure".
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
3. Remove fan shroud (lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove fan bracket. Refer to CO-16, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner. Refer to EM-26, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
7. Move power steering oil pump to the posit ion without the hindrance for work. Refer to ST-48, "
Exploded
View".
8. Remove alternator, alternator bracket and alternator stay. Refer to CHG-25, "
Exploded View".
9. Move power steering reservoir tank to the position without the hindrance for work, and then remove Res- ervoir tank bracket. Refer to ST-54, "
Exploded View".
10. Remove camshaft position sensors.
CAUTION:
 Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
 Never disassemble.
 Never allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part atsensor tip.
 Never place sensors in a lo cation where they are exposed
to magnetism.
11. Remove high pressure fuel pump and lifter. Refer to EM-43, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
After removing lifter, replace lifter with a new one.
12. Remove radiator hose (upper) and radiator hose (lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
13. Remove water suction pipe. Refer to CO-20, "
Exploded View".
14. Remove valve timing control cover as per the following:
a. Disconnect valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
10. Slack guide (bank 2) 11. Timing chain tensioner (bank 2) 12. Exhaust camshaft sprocket (bank 1)
13. Timing chain (bank 1) 14. Intake camshaft sprocket (bank 1) 15. Timing chain tensioner (bank 1)
16. Slack guide (bank 1) 17. Tension guide (bank 1) 18. Oil pump
19. Camshaft position sensor (bank 2) 20. O-ring 21. Seal ring
22. Valve timing control cover (bank 2) 23. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2)24. Crankshaft pulley
25. Front oil seal 26. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1)27. Valve timing control cover (bank 1)
28. Timing chain tensioner cover 29. Front cover 30. O-ring
31. Camshaft position sensor (bank 1) 32. Camshaft bracket 33. Oil filter (for valve timing control so-
lenoid valve)
34. Crankshaft sprocket 35. Oil pump drive spacer
A. Comply with the installation proce-
dure when tightening. Refer to
EM-
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Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
A : Keep free from magnetic materials
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TIMING CHAINEM-73
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Check for cracks and any excessive
wear at link plates and roller
links of timing chain. Replace timing chain if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for chec king fluid leakage, lubricant leakage. Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If any are less than the
required quantity, fill them to the specified level. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 Follow the procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position (with engi ne stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping,
check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
 Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. The
noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to check that there is no leak age of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and
engine coolant.
 Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
 After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill them to the specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. A: Crack
B: Wear
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Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Transmission /
transaxle fluid AT & CVT Models Leakage Level / Leakage Leakage
MT Models Level / Leakage Leakage Level / Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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5. Perform the following inspection if engine oil does not
come out from valve timing control solenoid valve
oil hole of the valve timing control cover.
 Remove oil filter, and then clean it. Refer to EM-61, "
Exploded View".
 Clean oil groove between oil strainer and valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to LU-5, "
Engine
Lubrication System" and LU-6, "Engine Lubrication System Schematic".
6. Remove components between valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket, and then check each oil groove for clogging.
 Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-5, "
Engine Lubrication System" and LU-6, "Engine Lubrica-
tion System Schematic".
7. After inspection, install removed parts in the reverse order.
Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for chec king fluid leakage, lubricant leakage.
 Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If any are less than the
required quantity, fill them to the specified level. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 Follow the procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position (with engi ne stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping,
check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
 Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. The
noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to check that there is no leak age of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and
engine coolant.
 Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
 After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill them to
the specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Transmission /
transaxle fluid AT & CVT Models Leakage Level / Leakage Leakage
MT Models Level / Leakage Leakage Level / Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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