2011 INFINITI QX56 suspension

EXL-136
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >[XENON TYPE]
HEIGHT SENSOR
HEIGHT SENSOR
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006369480
FRONT HEIGHT SERSOR
REAR HEIGHT SENSOR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006369481
REMOVAL
Front height sensor
1. Disconnect height sensor connector.
2. Remove height sensor mounting nuts.
1. Front height sensor 2. Front member side RH 3. Front suspension upper link
: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMLIA1124GB
1. Rear suspension member 2. Rear height sensor 3. Rear suspension lower link
: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMLIA1125GB
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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 ×× ×××
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGFAX-15
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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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FUEL TANKFL-9
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3. Remove LH rear wheel and tire.
4. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hose at fuel tank side.
5. Remove fuel tank protector.
6. Remove the fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting the
fuel tank with a suitable lift jack.
CAUTION:
Support the position that fu el tank mounting bands never
engage.
7. Supporting with hands, descend suitable jack carefully, and remove fuel tank. CAUTION:
 Check that all connection po ints have been disconnected.
 Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289689
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leakage.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and rev it up and check there are no f uel leakage at the fuel system tube and hose connec-
tions.
 After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, check to adjust wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6,
"Inspection".
LBIA0413E
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FSU-1
SUSPENSION
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SECTION FSU
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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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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGFSU-5
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006225638
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
FSU-9
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FSU-14
, FSU-17
FSU-12
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FSU-9
, FSU-14
, FSU-17
FSU-7FSU-20
NVH in DLN section.
NVH in DLN section.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in ST section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL (4WD)
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT (4WD)
BRAKE
STEERING
Symptom FRONT SUSPENSION Noise
×××××× ××××××××
Shake ×××× × × ××××××
Vibration ××××× × ×× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × ××× ××
Judder ××× ××× ××
Poor quality ride or
handling ××××× ×× ×××
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FSU-6
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
InspectionINFOID:0000000006225639
MOUNTING INSPECTION
Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear,
damage) are normal.
BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
2. Measure axial end play by playing and moving up/dow n with iron bar or equivalent between lower link or
upper link and steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
 Never depress brake pedal when measuring.
 Never perform with tires on level ground.
 Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Never damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
Shock absorber
Check for oil leakage, damage. Replace it if necessary. Axial end play : Refer to
FSU-21, "
Ball Joint".
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