2011 INFINITI QX56 air suspension

DLN-134
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[REAR PROPELLER SHAFT: 2F P26]
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006222363
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessa ry, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference
DLN-142, "
Inspection
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DLN-142, "
Inspection
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DLN-142, "
Inspection
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NVH of FRONT FINAL DRI VE in this section.
NVH of REAR FINAL DRI VE in this section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in ST section.
Possible cause an d SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotating torque
Center bearing improper installation
Excessive center bearing axial end play
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKE
STEERING
Symptom Noise
××××××××××××××
Shake × × ××××××
Vibration ××××××× ×× × ×
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGDLN-141
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > [REAR PROPELLER SHAFT: 2S1410]
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (N VH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006222436
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of t he symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable
Reference
DLN-142, "
Inspection
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DLN-142, "
Inspection
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DLN-142, "
Inspection
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NVH of FRONT FINAL DRI VE in this section.
NVH of REAR FINAL DRI VE in this section.
NVH in RAX and RSU section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in ST section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotating torque
Center bearing improper installation
Excessive center bearing axial end play
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKE
STEERING
Symptom Noise
××××××××××××××
Shake × × ××××××
Vibration ××××××× ×× × ×
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

DLN-154
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: R180A]
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006222377
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessa ry, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference
DLN-174, "
Inspection
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DLN-171, "
Adjustment
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DLN-174, "
Inspection
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DLN-171, "
Adjustment
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DLN-171, "
Adjustment
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DLN-155, "
Inspection
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NVH of FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT in this section.
NVH of REAR PROPELLER SHAFT in this section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in ST section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKE
STEERING
Symptom Noise
×××××××××××××
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

DLN-192
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006222410
Use the chart below to find the cause of the symp tom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
DLN-215, "
Inspection
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DLN-210, "
Adjustment
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DLN-215, "
Inspection
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DLN-210, "
Adjustment
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DLN-210, "
Adjustment
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DLN-193, "
Inspection
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NVH of FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT in this section.
NVH of REAR PROPELLER SHAFT in this section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in ST section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise
×××××××××××××
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

FAX-6
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[2WD]
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006225415
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference
FAX-8—
FAX-7
NVH in FAX and FSU sections
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in BR section
NVH in ST section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKE
STEERING
Symptom FRONT AXLE Noise
××××××××
Shake ××××××××
Vibration ××××× ×
Shimmy ×× ×××××
Judder × ×××××
Poor quality ride or handling ×× ×××
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGFAX-15
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > [4WD]
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006225393
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference
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FAX-28—
FAX-18—
FAX-16
NVH in FAX and FSU sections
Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart.
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
NVH in BR section
NVH in ST section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT AXLE
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKE
STEERING
Symptom DRIVE
SHAFT
Noise
×× ××××× ××
Shake × × ××××× ××
FRONT
AXLE Noise
×××× ×××××
Shake ×××× ×××××
Vibration ×××× × × ×
Shimmy ×× × ×× ××
Judder × × ×× ××
Poor quality ride or handling ×× × ××
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FSU-1
SUSPENSION
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SECTION FSU
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O PCONTENTS
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 ............................................................
9
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) ............... .............................................
21
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
21
Wheel Alignment ................................................. ....21
Ball Joint ..................................................................21
Wheel Height ...........................................................21
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PRECAUTIONSFSU-3
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5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of a ll control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000006271994
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precautions for SuspensionINFOID:0000000006225635
 When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening mu st be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Spilled oil might shorten the life of rubb er bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and l ubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
 After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
 Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones w hen installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-oiled,
tighten as they are.
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Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56