2011 INFINITI QX56 tire pressure

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
 Tires for improper air pressure and wear
 Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-64, "
Inspection".
 Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-5, "
Inspection".
 Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm and front lower link. Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
 Shock absorber operation
 Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
 Each of front lower link, rear lower link, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock absorber for
cracks, deformation, and other damage
 Vehicle height (posture)
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recomm ended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that t he vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
 Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calib rated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equi pment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-
ule.
ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
 When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
- This may result in an ERROR.
 Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com- pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Never use this “Rolling Compensation” method.
- Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installi ng the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehi-
cle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
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REMOVAL
1. Reduce system pressure. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
CAUTION:
Inadvertent piping removal causes fluid to splatter.
2. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove emergency tires.
4. Remove front tube and main muffler. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-43, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing brake pedal wh ile brake caliper is removed.
6. Remove disc rotor. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension member. Refer to BRC-135, "
REAR WHEEL SEN-
SOR : Removal and Installation".
8. Remove height sensor from rear lower link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
9. Remove vehicle height sensor from rear lower link (left side). Refer to SCS-98, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
10. Remove parking brake cable mounting bolt and separa te parking brake cable from vehicle and rear sus-
pension member. Refer to PB-5, "
Removal and Installation".
11. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side).
12. Remove stabilizer bar. (Without HBMC). Refer to RSU-17, "
Removal and Installation".
13. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-8, "
Removal and Installation".
14. Remove drive shaft. Refer to RAX-11, "
Removal and Installation".
15. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to DLN-137, "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), DLN-144, "Removal and
Installation" (4WD).
1. Rear suspension member
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006255998
 Hydraulic body-motion control s ystem is adopted, which makes shock absorber stroke appropriately by
hydraulic pressure according to driving scenes.
 The adoption of this system allows the reduction in a ro ll angle (i.e. vehicle body tilt angle at cornering) to
improve steering stability and ride quality during travel on level roads. Furthermore, the use of this system
improves the running performance on rough roads by shock absorption and quality tire adhesion through
maximized stroke.
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Hydraulic Body-Moti on Control SystemINFOID:0000000006256001
Shock AbsorberINFOID:0000000006256002
The use of accumulator-generated pressure responsive to driving conditions or pressure generated by oil flow
to the upper/lower chamber improves the steering stabili ty at curving, in addition to the running performance
and a ride quality during off-road travel.
FRONT SIDE
Oil enters from oil inlet outlet hole (A) and flows into lower chamber (3) via outside oil path of cylinder inside.
Oil enters from oil inlet outlet hole (B) and flows into upper chamber (1). With the pressure difference between
oil flowed into the upper chamber and lower chamber, the piston (2) moves up and down and conveys a force
generated through this motion to the tires.
1. Middle tube assembly RH 2. Accumulator assembly RH 3. Front tube assembly A
4. Front tube assembly B 5. Accumulator assembly LH 6. PPMU pipe A
7. PPMU assembly 8. Middle tube assembly LH 9. PPMU pipe B
10. Rear tube assembly A 11. Rear tube assembly B
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
REAR SIDE
Oil enters from oil inlet outlet hole (A) and flows into upper
chamber (1). Oil enters from oil inlet outlet hole (B)
and flows into lower chamber (3) via outside oil path of cylinder inside. With the pressure difference between
oil flowed into the upper chamber and lower chamber, the piston (2) moves up and down and conveys a force
generated through this motion to the tires.
PPMUINFOID:0000000006256003
 PPMU stands for Passive Pressure Maintenance Unit.
 System pressure increases according to increase of oil volume due to oil temperature increase. Sudden rise in system pressure can be controlled by feeding the increased oil into the PPMU.
 Oil flows into oil chamber via PPMU pipe A and PPM U pipe B by influence of pressure change, pushes gas
spring of nitrogen gas, and pools.
1. Upper chamber 2. Piston 3. Lower chamber
A. Oil inlet outlet hole B. Oil inlet outlet hole
: Vehicle upper
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1. Upper chamber 2. Piston 3. Lower chamber
A. Oil inlet outlet hole B. Oil inlet outlet hole
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CHECK INTERNAL LEAKAGE
CHECK INTERNAL LEAKAGE
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256012
CAUTION:
 Clean surrounding areas of
oil injection jack using steam before starting operation, since there may
be mud on it.
 Clean oil pressure gauge (special service tool: KV40108000) jack with steam before use.
1. Remove protector of PPMU.
2. Remove cap of oil injection jack.
3. Install an oil pressure gauge (SST: KV40108000) (A) to oil injec- tion jack.
CAUTION:
 Jack must be securely inserted until a click sound can beheard.
 Pressure reducing valve (B) of the oil pressure gauge
must be closed.
4. Loosen needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations. CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
5. Lift up the vehicle. CAUTION:
Check that tires never contact the ground.
6. Tighten needle valves C and E of PPMU.
7. Loosen lock nut of needle valve D of PPMU and then tighten needle valve D.
8. Lift down the vehicle. CAUTION:
Check that the lift is fully lowered.
9. Write down a value of the oil pressure gauge after 5 minutes.
10. Tighten needle valve A of PPMU.
11. Loosen lock nut of needle valve B of PPMU and then tighten needle valve B.
12. Loosen needle valve C of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations. CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
13. Read a value of oil pressure gauge.
14. Compare difference of reading with pressure reading in step 9.
15. Tighten needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU to the specified torque.
16. Loosen needle valves B and D of PPMU by approximatel y 2 rotations and then tighten lock nut to the
specified torque.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
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Pressure difference
0.1 MPa or more : Normal
0.1 MPa or less : Malfunction
: 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
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CHECK FOR MALFUNCTION
CHECK FOR MALFUNCTION
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256013
CAUTION:
 Clean surrounding areas of
oil injection jack using steam before starting operation, since there may
be mud on it.
 Clean oil pressure gauge (special service tool: KV40108000) jack with steam before use.
1. Remove protector of PPMU.
2. Remove cap of oil injection jack.
3. Install an oil pressure gauge (SST: KV40108000) (A) to oil injec- tion jack.
CAUTION:
 Jack must be securely inserted until a click sound can beheard.
 Pressure reducing valve (B) of the oil pressure gauge
must be closed.
4. Loosen needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
5. Lift up the vehicle. CAUTION:
Check that tires never contact the ground.
6. Tighten needle valves A and C of PPMU.
7. Loosen lock nuts of needle valves B and D of PPMU and then tighten needle valves B and D.
8. Write down a value of the oil pressure gauge.
9. Lift down the vehicle. CAUTION:
Check that the lift is fully lowered.
10. Read a value of oil pressure gauge.
11. Compare difference of reading with pressure reading in step 8.
12. Tighten needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU to the specified torque.
13. Loosen needle valves B and D of PPMU by approximatel y 2 rotations and then tighten lock nut to the
specified torque.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
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Pressure change
Pressure increases : PPMU malfunction
Pressure does not change : Shock absorber malfunction
Tightening torque : 8.3 N· m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
Tightening torque : 20 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
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Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256015
CAUTION:
 Clean surrounding areas of oil inj ection jack using steam before starting operation, since there may
be mud on it.
 Clean oil pressure gauge (special service tool: KV40108000) jack with steam before use.
1. Remove protector of PPMU.
2. Remove cap of oil injection jack.
3. Install an oil pressure gauge (SST: KV40108000) (A) to oil injec- tion jack.
CAUTION:
 Jack must be securely inserted until a click sound can beheard.
 Pressure reducing valve (B) of the oil pressure gauge
must be closed.
4. Loosen needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
5. Lift up the vehicle. CAUTION:
Check that tires never contact the ground.
6. Tighten needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU.
7. Lift down the vehicle. CAUTION:
Check that the lift is fully lowered.
8. Loosen pressure reducing valve (A) of oil pressure gauge and then lower pressure.
CAUTION:
Be careful since oil drains sw iftly from oil drain hole (B).
9. Check that reading of oil pressure gauge is 0 MPa. Close pres- sure reducing valve.
10. Loosen needle valve E of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations. CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
11. Write down a value of the oil pressure gauge.
12. Tighten needle valve E of PPMU.
13. Loosen pressure reducing valve of oil pressure gauge and then lower pressure. CAUTION:
Be careful since oil drains swiftly from oil drain hole.
14. Check that reading of oil pressure gauge is 0 MPa. Close pressure reducing valve.
15. Loosen needle valve A of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations. CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
16. Read a value of the oil pressure gauge after 5 minutes.
17. Compare difference of reading with pressure reading in step 11.
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