2011 INFINITI QX56 power steering

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT
TURN ON
Description INFOID:0000000006225594
 Heated steering wheel switch indicator lamp does not turn on the lamp.
 Heated steering wheel switch indicator lamp does not turn off the lamp.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006225595
1.CHECK POWER SOURCE AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
2. Turn heated steering wheel switch ON.
3. Check voltage between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEERING WHEEL RELAY AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL
SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect heated steering wheel relay connector. Refer to ST-7, "
Component Parts Location (Heated
Steering Wheel)".
3. Disconnect heated steering wheel switch connector. Refer to ST-56, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal and heated steering
wheel switch harness connector terminal.
5. Check continuity between heated steering w heel relay harness connector terminal and ground.
Heated steering wheel
Condition Voltage (Approx.)
Connector Terminal
M52 5 − 6 Within 30 minutes after
turning ON the heated
steering switch.
Battery voltage
Other conditions. 0 V
Heated steering wheel switch GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M52 6 Existed
Heated steering wheel relay Heated steering wheel switch Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E90 5 M52 5 Existed
Heated steering wheel relay GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
E90 5 Not existed
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL RELAY
Check heated steering wheel relay. Refer to ST-22, "
Component Inspection (Heated Steering Wheel Relay)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel relay. Refer to ST-7, "
Component Parts Location (Heated Steering
Wheel)".
5.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEERING WHEEL RELAY AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL
SWITCH
1. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal and heated steering
wheel switch harness connector terminal.
2. Check continuity between heated steering w heel relay harness connector terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FUSE BLOCK (J/B) AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
1. Check continuity between fuse block (J/B) connec tor terminal and heated steering wheel switch harness
connector terminal.
2. Check continuity between fuse block (J/B) harness connector terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check the following.
 Ignition switch
 Harness for short or open between ignition s witch and fuse block (J/B). Refer to PG-11, "
Wiring Diagram -
BATTERY POWER SUPPLY -".
 10A fuse [No.3, located in the fuse block (J/B)]. Refer to PG-143, "
Fuse, Connector and Terminal Arrange-
ment".
 Fuse block (J/B)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace heated steering wheel switch. Refer to ST-56, "Removal and Installation".
Heated steering wheel relay Heated steering wheel switch
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E90 2 M52 2 Existed
Heated steering wheel relay GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
E90 2 Not existed
Fuse block (J/B) Heated steering wheel switch Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M1 2A M52 1 Existed
Fuse block (J/B) GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M1 2A Not existed
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< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
POWER STEERING FLUID
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
POWER STEERING FLUID
InspectionINFOID:0000000006225597
FLUID LEVEL
1. Check fluid level with engine stopped.
2. Ensure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.
3. Fluid levels at HOT and COLD are different. Do not confuse
them.
CAUTION:
 The fluid level should not exceed the MAX line. Excessive flui d causes fluid leakage from the
cap.
 Never reuse drained power steering fluid.
 Always use the specified fluid. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
FLUID LEAKAGE
Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage,
looseness, or wear.
1. Run engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80 °C (122
to 176 °F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop.
3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and carefully, check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Never hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that power steer-
ing oil pump assembly may be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loos en flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to ST-52, "
Inspection".
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating from steering gear.
AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
If air bleeding is not complete, the following symptoms can be observed.
 Bubbles are created in reservoir tank.
 Clicking noise can be heard from oil pump.
 Excessive buzzing in the oil pump. NOTE:
Fluid noise may occur in the steering gear or oil pump. This does not affect performance or durability of the
system.
1. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop with engine off. CAUTION:
Fill reservoir tank with a sufficien t amount of fluid so that fluid level is not below the MIN line while
turning steering wheel.
2. Start engine and hold steering wheel at each lock position for 3 seconds at idle to check for fluid leakage.
HOT : Fluid temperature 50 – 80
°C (122 – 176 °F)
COLD : Fluid temperature 0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F)
Recommended fluid : Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids
and Lubricants".
Fluid capacity : Refer to ST-57, "
General
Specifications".
SGIA0232J
SGIA0506E
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3. Repeat step 2 above several times at approximately 3 seconds intervals. CAUTION:
Never hold the steering wheel in a locked positio n for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possi-
bility that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check fluid for bubbles and while contamination.
5. Stop engine if bubbles and white contamination do not drain out. Perform step 2 and 3 above after waiting
until bubbles and white contamination drain out.
6. Stop the engine, and then check fluid level.
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ST-42
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Vehicle speed sensitive type
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006225608
REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove tires.
3. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-162, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Retainer 11. O-ring 12. Low pressure piping
13. Gear-sub assembly 14. Rear cover cap 15. Cylinder tubes
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products
and Sealants".
: A p p l y G e n u i n e L i q u i d G a s k e t , T h r e e B o n d 1111 B o r e q u i v a l e n t . : Apply multi-purpose grease.
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
JPGIA0073GB
1. Outer socket 2. Boot clamp 3. Boot
4. Inner socket 5. Boot clamp 6. Gear housing assembly
7. Adjusting screw 8. Adjusting screw lock nut 9. Spring
10. Retainer 11. O-ring 12. Low pressure piping
13. Power steering solenoid valve 14. Gear-sub assembly 15. Rear cover cap
16. Cylinder tubes
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products
and Sealants".
: A p p l y G e n u i n e L i q u i d G a s k e t , T h r e e B o n d 1111 B o r e q u i v a l e n t . : Apply multi-purpose grease.
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
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4. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
5. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using suitable ball joint
remover (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover from suddenly coming
off.
6. Remove high pressure piping and low pressure piping of hydraulic piping, and then drain power steering fluid.
7. Remove power steering solenoid valve harness connector.
8. Remove lower joint fixing bolt (steering gear side).
9. Separate the lower joint from the steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-37, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
 When removing lower joint, n ever insert a tool, such as a screw driver, into the yoke groove to
pull out the lower joint. In case of the violation of the above, replace lower joint with a new one.
 Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel tu rns while separating steering column assembly and
steering gear assembly. Be sure to secure st eering wheel using string to avoid turning.
10. Remove steering gear assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steer ing wheel using string to avoid turning.
 When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.
NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub a ssembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and
then measure the intermediat e position of the distance.
- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position of gear housing assembly (B).
- Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the rear cover cap projection (A). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is
aligned with rear cover cap projection (A) and the marking position
of gear housing assembly (B).
 Never reuse cotter pin and steering gear mounting nut.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to ST-46, "
Inspection".
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000006225609
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
 Disassemble and assemble steering gear assembly by fixing the mounting area with a vise using
copper plates.
 Clean steering gear assembly with kerosene before disassembling. Be careful to avoid splashing or
applying any kerosene over connector of discharge port or return port.
1. Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly.
2. Remove rear cover cap from gear-sub assembly.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006225611
REMOVAL
DISASSEMBLY
1. Power steering oil pump 2. Bracket: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPGIA0031GB
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006225612
REMOVAL
1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank. CAUTION:
 Never reuse drained power steering fluid.
 Always use the specified fluid. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
2. Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to CO-13, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the battery and battery tray from vehicle. Refer to PG-164, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Loosen drive belt. Refer to EM-20, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove drive belt from oil pump pulley.
6. Remove copper washers and eye bolt (drain fluid from their pipings).
7. Remove suction hose (drain fluid from their pipings).
8. Remove oil pump mounting bolts, and then remove oil pump.
INSTALLATION
1. Pulley 2. Snap ring 3. Drive shaft assembly
4. Oil seal 5. Body assembly 6. Suction pipe
7. O-ring 8. Side plate 9. Vane
10. Rotor 11. Cam ring 12. Cartridge
13. Dowel pin 14. Gasket 15. Rear cover
16. Flow control valve spring 17. Flow control valve 18. Connector bolt
19. Bracket
: Replace the parts as a set.
A. Oil seal lip
: Apply power steering fluid.: Apply multi-purpose grease.
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
JPGIA0032GB
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