2011 INFINITI QX56 service

EC-536
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >[VK56VD]
VVEL CONTROL MODULE
VVEL CONTROL MODULE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006218035
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect VVEL control module harness connector.
2. Remove the fix bolts. And then remove VVEL control module.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Must be perform additional
service when replacing VVEL control module. Refer to EC-144, "
Work Pro-
cedure".
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EC-538
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) [VK56VD]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Idle SpeedINFOID:0000000006218038
*: Under the following conditions
 A/C switch: OFF
 Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
 Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Ignition TimingINFOID:0000000006218039
*: Under the following conditions
 A/C switch: OFF
 Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
 Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Calculated Load ValueINFOID:0000000006218040
Mass Air Flow SensorINFOID:0000000006218041
*: Engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature and running under no load.Condition Specification
No load* (in P or N position) 600 ± 50 rpm
Condition Specification
No load* (in P or N position) 12 ± 2 °BTDC
Condition Specification (U sing CONSULT-III or GST)
At idle 5 – 35%
At 2,500 rpm 5 – 35%
Supply voltageBattery voltage (11 – 14 V)
Output voltage at idle 0.9 – 1.1 V*
Mass air flow (Using CONSULT-III or GST) 1.0 – 5.0 g/s at idle*
7.0 – 20.0 g/s at 2,500 rpm*
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CONTENTS
ENGINE MECHANICAL
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
3
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect .....................................
3
Precaution for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ..............................................................................
4
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .................4
Precaution for Handling High Pressure Fuel Sys-
tem ............................................................................
4
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ................4
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ..........................................................................
4
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ..................4
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening .............................5
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .....................................5
Definitions of Bank Names ........................................6
PREPARATION ............................................7
PREPARATION .............................................. .....7
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......7
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................9
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................12
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ............... ....12
Inspection ............................................................ ....12
COMPRESSION PRESSURE ............................16
Inspection ............................................................ ....16
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................18
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ ....
18
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .............. ....18
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the C
ause of the Symptom ........................................ ....
19
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................20
DRIVE BELTS ...................................................20
Exploded View ..................................................... ....20
Checking ..................................................................20
Tension Adjustment ................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
Inspection ................................................................21
AIR CLEANER FILTER .....................................22
Exploded View .........................................................22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
SPARK PLUG ...................................................23
Exploded View .........................................................23
Removal and Installation .........................................23
Inspection ................................................................24
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............25
ENGINE COVER ...............................................25
Exploded View ..................................................... ....25
Removal and Installation .........................................25
DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER AND IDLER
PULLEY .............................................................
26
Exploded View .........................................................26
Removal and Installation .........................................26
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .......................27
Exploded View .........................................................27
Removal and Installation .........................................27
Inspection ................................................................28
IGNITION COIL .................................................29
Exploded View .........................................................29
Removal and Installation .........................................29
INTAKE MANIFOLD .........................................30
Exploded View .........................................................30
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Removal and Installation ........................................30
ROCKER COVER ..............................................33
Exploded View ..................................................... ...33
Removal and Installation ........................................33
VVEL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ........................36
Exploded View ..................................................... ...36
Removal and Installation ........................................36
Inspection ...............................................................39
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST ........................................................
40
Exploded View ..................................................... ...40
Removal and Installation ........................................40
Inspection ...............................................................42
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL
HOSE .................................................................
43
Exploded View ..................................................... ...43
Removal and Installation ........................................43
Inspection ...............................................................46
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE .................48
Exploded View ..................................................... ...48
Removal and Installation ........................................49
Inspection ...............................................................53
OIL PAN (LOWER) AND OIL STRAINER .........54
Exploded View ..................................................... ...54
Removal and Installation ........................................55
Inspection ...............................................................56
OIL PAN (UPPER) .......................................... ...57
Exploded View ..................................................... ...57
Removal and Installation ........................................58
Inspection ...............................................................60
TIMING CHAIN ............................................... ...61
Exploded View ..................................................... ...61
Removal and Installation ........................................62
Inspection ...............................................................72
CAMSHAFT .......................................................74
Exploded View ..................................................... ...74
Removal and Installation ........................................75
Inspection ...............................................................77
CYLINDER HEAD ..............................................86
Exploded View ..................................................... ...86
Removal and Installation ........................................87
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................89
Inspection ............................................................. ...92
OIL SEAL ...........................................................96
FRONT OIL SEAL .................................................. ...96
FRONT OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation ........96
REAR OIL SEAL .................................................... ...96
REAR OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation ...........97
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ....98
ENGINE ASSEMBL Y ..................................... ...98
Exploded View ..................................................... ...98
Removal and Installation .........................................99
Inspection ..............................................................102
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..103
ENGINE STAND SETTING ..............................103
Setting .................................................................. .103
ENGINE UNIT ...................................................105
Disassembly ......................................................... .105
Assembly ..............................................................105
CYLINDER BLOCK ..........................................106
Exploded View ..................................................... .106
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................107
Inspection ..............................................................115
HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING ...125
Description ........................................................... .125
Piston ....................................................................125
Connecting Rod Bearing .....................................126
Main Bearing ........................................................128
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ........ .................................................
132
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ..
132
General Specification .......................................... .132
Drive Belts .............................................................132
Spark Plug ............................................................132
Exhaust Manifold ..................................................133
Camshaft ...............................................................133
Cylinder Head ......................................................135
Cylinder Block ......................................................137
Main Bearing ........................................................141
Connecting Rod Bearing .....................................142
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Procedur
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When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (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 whether 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 inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air ba g inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
 Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
 Do not use electrical test equipm ent 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 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wh eel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
 Before removing and installing any control units, first tu rn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
 After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
 Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnos is according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000006289518
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
KV10116200
(J-26336-A)
Valve spring compressor
1. KV10115900
(J-26336-20)
Attachment
2. KV10109220
(—)
Adapter Disassembling valve mechanism
Part (1) is a component of KV10116200
(J26336-A), but part (2) is not so.
KV10107902
(J-38959)
Valve oil seal puller Removing valve oil seal
KV10115600
(J-38958)
Valve oil seal drift Installing valve oil seal
Use side A (G)
a: 20 (0.79) dia. d: 8 (0.31) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia. e: 10.7 (0.421)
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia. f: 5 (0.20)
H: Side B
Unit: mm (in)
EM03470000
(J-8037)
Piston ring compressor Installing piston assembly into cylinder bore
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutter Removing steel oil pan and front cover
KV10112100
(BT8653-A)
Angle wrench Tightening bolts for bearing cap, cylinder
head, etc.
PBIC1650E
S-NT011
JPBIA0396ZZ
S-NT044
S-NT046
S-NT014
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Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000006289519
KV101197S0
(—)
Injector seal drift set
Installing fuel injector seal ring
EG15050500
(J-45402)
Compression gauge adapter Checking compresion pressure
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
JPBIA3281ZZ
ZZA1225D
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
(—)
Tube presser Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
(—)
Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts
(—)
Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug
a: 14 mm (0.55 in)
(—)
Manual lift table caddy Removing and installing engine
S-NT052
PBIC0190E
JPBIA0399ZZ
ZZA1210D
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
BASIC INSPECTION
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289520
INSPECTION
Check valve clearance if applicable to the following cases:
Intake side:
 At the removal and installation of VVEL ladder assembly or valve-related parts, or at the occurrence of mal-
function (poor starting, idle malfunction, unusual noise) due to aged deterioration in valve clearance.
CAUTION:
Valve clearance check on the intake side is not required after replacing the VVEL ladder assembly &
cylinder head assembly with a new one. (Install new VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder head assembly
in factory-shipped condition because it is factory-adjusted and inspected.)
NOTE:
VVEL ladder assembly cannot be replaced as a singl e part, because it is machined together with cylinder
head assembly.
Exhaust side: At the removal, installation, and replacement of exhaus t camshaft or valve-related parts, or at the occur-
rence of malfunction (poor starting, idle malfunction, unusual noise) due to aged deterioration in valve clear-
ance.
1. Remove VVEL actuator motor assembly. Refer to EM-36, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove rocker covers (bank 1 and bank 2). Refer to EM-33, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove VVEL actuator housing assembly. Refer to EM-36, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Measure the valve clearance as per the following:  Use the feeler gauge (commercial service tool) of cu rved-tip. This allows the feeler gauge to access the
clearance between camshaft (drive shaft) nose and valve lifter with ease.
NOTE:
Be sure to note the following points when measuring valve clearance on the intake side.
 Before measuring, check that the position of drive shaft nose
is within the angle shown in the figure.
 Refer to the figure for the insertion direction of the feeler gauge since the direction depends on the bank.Valve clearance : Refer to
EM-133, "
Camshaft".
A: Bank 2
B : Feeler gauge (commercial service tool)
c : 45 degrees (drive shaft nose angle)
D: View D
: Insertion direction of feeler gauge on the bank 2
: Insertion direction of feeler gauge on the bank 1
JPBIA3485ZZ
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