2011 INFINITI QX56 4WD

OIL PUMPLU-13
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Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006289624
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289625
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Do not remove the engine assembly to perform this procedure.
1. Disconnect battery cable from
negative terminal. Refer to PG-165, "
Exploded View".
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Draining".
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4. Remove the following components and related parts:  Air cleaner case assembly and air duct. Refer to EM-27, "
Exploded View".
 Drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley. Refer to EM-26, "
Exploded View".
 Fan shroud. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
 Cooling fan, fan coupling and fan bracket. Refer to CO-16, "
Exploded View".
 Front under cover. Refer to EXT-25, "
Exploded View".
 Protector A and B. Refer to SCS-32, "
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
 Front suspension rear cross member. Refer to TM-205, "
2WD : Exploded View" (2WD models) or TM-
208, "4WD : Exploded View" (4WD models).
 Steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-41, "
Exploded View".
 Front final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-162, "
Exploded View".
 Power steering oil pump. Refer to ST-48, "
Exploded View".
 Alternator, alternator bracket and alternator stay. Refer to CHG-25, "
Exploded View".
 Oil pan (lower) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
 Oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
 Electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EM-30, "
Exploded View".
 Radiator hoses. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
 Water suction hose and water suction pipe. Refer to CO-20, "
Exploded View".
 Water pump pulley. Refer to CO-18, "
Exploded View".
 Rocker cover. Refer to EM-33, "
Exploded View".
WBIA0415E
1. Oil pump body 2. Outer rotor 3. Inner rotor
4. Oil pump cover 5. Oil pump drive spacer 6. Regulator valve
7. Regulator spring 8. Regulator plug
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCEMA-7
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NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts i
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damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles (120,000
km) or 60 months. Use only Genu ine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coo lant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-
freeze and 50% demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life
expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
(5) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perfo rm
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspec t. Correct or replace if necessary.
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
Engine coolant* NOTE (4) MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-17
Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or
equivalent.)R R RRRRRR
MA-18
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped
type)Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km).
MA-19
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)
EM-12
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 33.75
(54)
27 37.5
(60)
30 41.25
(66)
33 45
(72)
36 48.75
(78)
39 52.5
(84)
42 56.25
(90)
45 60
(96)
48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or - Con- tent Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 3.75
(6)
3 7.50
(12)
6 11 . 2 5
(18)
9 15
(24)
12 18.75
(30)
15 22.5
(36)
18 26.25
(42)
21 30
(48)
24
Brake lines & cables I I MA-28
Brake fluid R RMA-28
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-30
BR-16
BR-18
BR-16
BR-18
Transfer fluid & differential
gear oil
NOTE (1) I I MA-21MA-24
MA-25
Automatic transmission flu-
id
NOTE (2)
—
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts IIII
MA-31
MA-32
Tire rotation NOTE (3) MA-4WT-63
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (4WD models) IIII MA-33MA-22
MA-23
MA-23
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MA-8
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid /oil at every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(2) Automatic transmission fluid is maintenance-free.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” unde r the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2INFOID:0000000006287731
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspec t. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
Exhaust system I I I I MA-21
In-cabin microfilter R RVTL-17
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or - Con- tent Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 3.75
(6)
3 7.50
(12)
6 11 . 2 5
(18)
9 15
(24)
12 18.75
(30)
15 22.5
(36)
18 26.25
(42)
21 30
(48)
24
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54)27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66)33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78)39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90)45 60
(96) 48
Brake lines & cables I I MA-28
Brake fluid R RMA-28
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-30
BR-16
BR-18
BR-16
BR-18
Transfer fluid & differential
gear oil
NOTE (1) I I MA-21MA-24
MA-25
Automatic transmission flu-
id
NOTE (2)
—
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts IIII
MA-31
MA-32
Tire rotation NOTE (3) MA-4WT-63
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (4WD models)IIII MA-33MA-22
MA-23
MA-23
Exhaust system I I I I
MA-21
In-cabin microfilter R RVTL-17
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 7.5
(12)
6 15
(24)
12 22.5
(36)
18 30
(48)
24 37.5
(60)
30 45
(72)
36 52.5
(84)
42 60
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-12
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-17
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-20
Fuel lines I* I*MA-17
Fuel filter NOTE (2) —
Engine coolant* NOTE (3) MA-13
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NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts i
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damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles (120,000
km) or 60 months. Use only Genu ine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coo lant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-
freeze and 50% demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life
expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
(4) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perfo rm
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspec t. Correct or replace if necessary.
NOTE:
(1) Automatic transmission fluid is maintenance-free.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Engine oil R R R R R R R R
MA-17
Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or equiv-
alent.)RRRR R RRR
MA-18
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km). MA-19
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (4)
EM-12
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 7.5
(12)
6 15
(24)
12 22.5
(36)
18 30
(48)
24 37.5
(60)
30 45
(72)
36 52.5
(84)
42 60
(96)
48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Brake lines & cables I I I I MA-28
Brake fluid R RMA-28
Brake pads & rotors I I I IMA-30
BR-16
BR-18
BR-16
BR-18
Transfer fluid & differential gear
oil
IIIIMA-21MA-24
MA-25
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1)
—
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts II
MA-31
MA-32
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4WT-63
Drive shaft boots and propeller
shaft (4WD models) IIIIMA-33MA-22
MA-23
MA-23
Exhaust system I I
MA-21
In-cabin microfilter R R R RVTL-17
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MWI
SYSTEMMWI-13
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SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221696
SPEEDOMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221697
 The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) conv erts the rectangular wave signal provided by the wheel
sensor to a vehicle speed signal and transmits it to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 The combination meter indicates the vehicle speed to the speedometer according to the vehicle speed sig-
nal received via CAN communication.
TACHOMETER
Warning lamp/indicator lamp ABS warning lamp
The lamp turns ON by suspending communication.
VDC warning lamp
Brake warning lamp
IBA OFF indicator lamp
4WD warning lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
VDC OFF indicator lamp
CRUISE warning lamp
Low tire pressure warning lamp The lamp blinking caused by suspending communication.
High beam indicator lamp
The lamp turns OFF by suspending communication.
Turn signal indicator lamp
Tail lamp indicator lamp
A/T CHECK indicator lamp
Key warning lamp
AT P w a r n i n g l a m p
Lane departure warning lamp
LDP ON indicator lamp
CRUISE indicator lamp
Oil pressure warning lamp
SNOW mode indicator lamp
TOW mode indicator lamp
CK SUSP indicator lamp
BSW indicator lamp
Function Specifications
JSNIA2382GB
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (COMBINATION METER)
MWI-31
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W TEMP METER
[ ° C] XValue of engine coolant temperature signal is received from ECM via CAN com-
munication.
NOTE:
215 is displayed when the malfunction signal is input.
ABS W/L
[On/Off] Status of ABS warning lamp detected fr
om ABS warning lamp signal is received
from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
VDC/TCS IND
[On/Off] Status of VDC OFF indicator lamp detected from VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
is received from ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communica-
tion.
SLIP IND
[On/Off] Status of VDC warning lamp detected from VDC warning lamp signal received
from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
BRAKE W/L
[On/Off] Status of brake warning lamp detected from brake warning lamp signal is received
from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
NOTE:
Displays “Off” if the brake warning lamp is illuminated when the valve check starts,
the parking brake switch is turned ON or the brake fluid level switch is turned ON.
DOOR W/L
[On/Off] Status of door open warning detected from door switch signal received from BCM
via CAN communication.
HI-BEAM IND
[On/Off] Status of high beam indicator lamp detected from high beam request signal is re-
ceived from BCM via CAN communication.
TURN IND
[On/Off] Status of turn indicator lamp detected from turn indicator signal is received from
BCM via CAN communication.
FR FOG IND
[Off] This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
RR FOG IND
[Off] This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
LIGHT IND
[On/Off] Status of light indicator lamp detected from position light request signal is received
from BCM via CAN communication.
OIL W/L
[On/Off] Status of oil pressure warning lamp detected from oil pressure switch signal is re-
ceived from BCM via CAN communication.
MIL
[On/Off] Status of malfunction indicator lamp detected from malfunctioning indicator lamp
signal is received from ECM via CAN communication.
GLOW IND
[Off] This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
CRUISE IND
[On/Off]  Status of CRUISE indicator detected from ASCD status signal is received from
ECM via CAN communicat ion. (ASCD models)
 Status of CRUISE indicator de tected from meter display signal is received from
ADAS control unit via CAN communication. (ICC models)
SET IND
[On/Off] Status of SET indicator detected from meter display signal is received from ADAS
control unit via CAN communication.
CRUISE W/L
[On/Off] Status of CRUISE warning lamp
judged from ICC warning lamp signal received
from ADAS control unit with CAN communication line.
BA W/L
[On/Off] Status of IBA OFF indicator lamp judged from IBA OFF indicator lamp signal re-
ceived from ADAS control unit with CAN communication line.
ATC/T-AMT W/L
[On/Off] Status of A/T CHECK warning lamp judged
from A/T CHECK indicator lamp signal
received from TCM with CAN communication line.
ATF TEMP W/L
[Off] This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
4WD W/L
[On/Off] Status of 4WD warning lamp judged from 4WD warning lamp signal received from
4WD control unit with
CAN communication line.
FUEL W/L
[On/Off] Low-fuel warning lamp status detected by the identified fuel level.
WASHER W/L
[On/Off] Status of low washer fluid warning judged from washer level switch input to com-
bination meter.
Display item [Unit]
MAIN
SIGNALS Description
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (COMBINATION METER)
AIR PRES W/L
[On/Off]Status of low tire pressure warning lamp judged from low tire pressure warning
lamp signal received from BCM with CAN communication line.
KEY G/Y W/L
[On/Off] Status of KEY warning lamp
(Green/Yellow) detected from KEY warning lamp sig-
nal is received from BCM via CAN communication.
KEY KNOB W/L
[Off] This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
AFS OFF IND
[On/Off] Status of AFS OFF indicator lamp judged from AFS OFF indicator lamp signal re-
ceived from AFS control unit with CAN communication line.
DDS
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[Off] This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
LANE W/L
[On/Off] Status of lane departure warning lamp judged from lane departure warning lamp
signal received from ADAS control unit with CAN communication line.
LDP IND
[On/Off] Status of LDP ON indicator lamp judged from LDP ON indicator lamp signal re-
ceived from ADAS control unit with CAN communication line.
AT P W / L
[On/Off] Status of ATP warning lamp judged from ATP warning lamp signal received from
4WD control unit with CAN communication line.
DCA IND
[Off] This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
CHECK SUS IND
[On/Off] Status of CK SUSP indicator lamp judged from CK SUSP indicator lamp signal re-
ceived from E-SUS control unit with CAN communication line.
LCD
[B&P N, B&P I, ID NG, ROTAT, SFT
P, INSRT, BATT, NO KY, OUTKY, LK
WN] Displays status of Intelligent Key system warning judged from meter display signal
received from BCM with CAN communication line.
ACC TARGET
[On/Off] Status of vehicle ahead detection indicator judged from meter display signal re-
ceived from ADAS control unit with CAN communication line.
ACC DISTANCE
[Off, Short, Middle, Long] Status of set distance indicator judged from meter display signal received from
ADAS control unit with
CAN communication line.
ACC OWN VHL
[On/Off] Status of own vehicle indicator judged from meter display signal received from
ADAS control unit with
CAN communication line.
ACC SET SPEED
[Off, km/h] Status of set vehicle speed indicator judged from meter display signal received
from ADAS control unit with CAN communication line.
ACC UNIT
[On/Off] Status of display unit judged from meter display signal received from ADAS con-
trol unit with CAN communication line.
SHIFT IND
[P, R, N, D, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6,
M7] Status of shift position indicator judged from shift position signal and manual mode
indicator signal received from TCM with CAN communication line.
4WD IND
[AUTO, LOCK, 2W, 4Lo, HL1, HL2,
MALF] Status of 4WD indicator judged from 4WD indicator signal received from 4WD
control unit with CAN communication line.
BSW IND
[Off] This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
BSW W/L
[On/Off] Status of BSW warning lamp (orange) judged from BSW warning lamp signal re-
ceived from ADAS control unit with CAN communication line.
AT S MODE SW
[On/Off] Status of snow mode switch.
M RANGE SW
[On/Off] Status of manual mode switch.
NM RANGE SW
[On/Off] Status of non-manual mode switch.
AT SFT UP SW
[On/Off] Status of manual mode shift up switch.
Display item [Unit]
MAIN
SIGNALS Description
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (COMBINATION METER)
Display item Description
ABS W/L Lighting history of ABS warning lamp.
VDC/TCS IND Lighting history of VDC OFF indicator lamp.
SLIP IND Lighting history of VDC warning lamp.
BRAKE W/L Lighting history of brake warning lamp.
DOOR W/L Lighting history of door open warning.
TRUNK/GLAS-H This item is displa yed, but cannot be monitored.
OIL W/L Lighting history of oil pressure warning lamp.
C-ENG W/L Lighting history of malfunction indicator lamp.
C-ENG2 W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
CRUISE IND Lighting history of CRUISE indicator lamp.
SET IND Lighting history of SET indicator lamp.
CRUISE W/L Lighting history of CRUISE warning lamp.
BA W/L Lighting history of IBA OFF indicator lamp.
O/D OFF IND This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
ATC/T-AMT W/L Lighting history of A/T CHECK warning lamp.
ATF TEMP W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
CVT IND This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
SPORT IND This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
4WD W/L Lighting history of 4WD warning lamp.
FUEL W/L Lighting history of low fuel level warning.
WASHER W/L Lighting history of low washer fluid warning.
AIR PRES W/L Lighting history of low tire pressure warning lamp.
KEY G/Y W/L Lighting history of KEY warning lamp.
KEY R W/L This item is displaye d, but cannot be monitored.
KEY KNOB W/L This item is displa yed, but cannot be monitored.
EPS W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
e-4WD This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
AFS OFF IND This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
4WAS/RAS W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
HDC W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
SYS FAIL W/L This item is displa yed, but cannot be monitored.
SFT POSI W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
HV BAT W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
HEV BRAKE W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
SFT OPER W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
LANE W/L Lighting history of lane departure warning lamp.
CHAGE W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
OIL LEV LOW This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
DPF W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
TRAILER IND This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
RUN FLAT W/L This item is displa yed, but cannot be monitored.
E-SUS W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
LAUNCH CNT W/L This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
BRAKE PAD W/L This item is displa yed, but cannot be monitored.
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