2011 INFINITI QX56 engine

DLN-106
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TRANSFER FLUID
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
TRANSFER FLUID
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FLUID LEAKAGE
Check transfer surrounding area (oil seal, drain plug, and filler plug etc.) for fluid leakage.
FLUID LEVEL
1. Remove filler plug (1) and gasket. Then check that fluid is filled
up from mounting hole for the filler plug.
CAUTION:
Never start engine whil e checking fluid level.
2. Set a new gasket onto filler plug (1), and install it on transfer and then tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
DrainingINFOID:0000000006222325
1. Run the vehicle to warm up the transfer unit sufficiently.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the drain plug (1) and drain transfer fluid.
4. Set a new gasket onto drain plug (1), and install it to transfer andtighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
RefillingINFOID:0000000006222326
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill up with new transfer fluid up to mount-ing hole for the filler plug.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill the fluid. (Fill up for approximately 3 minutes.)
2. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check the fluid level again.
3. Set a new gasket onto filler plug, and install it on transfer and tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
4. Perform learning of transfer fluid viscosity. Refer to DLN-47, "
Work Procedure".
Specified torque : 33 N·m (3.4 kg-m, 24 ft-lb)
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Specified torque : 33 N-m (3.4 kg-m, 24 ft-lb)
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Fluid grade and Viscosity : Refer to
MA-10, "Fluids
and Lubricants".
Fluid capacity : Refer to DLN-124, "
Gen-
eral Specifications".
Specified torque : 33 N-m (3.4 kg-m, 24 ft-lb)
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DLN-116
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TRANSFER HI-LO POSITION SENSOR
TRANSFER HI-LO POSITION SENSOR
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006222337
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006222338
REMOVAL
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait for 5 seconds after turn ing ignition switch OFF.
3. Remove exhaust front tube (LH). Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Support transfer assembly and transmission assembly with a jack.
5. Remove front suspension rear cross member with a power tool. Refer to TM-208, "
4WD : Removal and
Installation".
6. Remove rear engine mounting cross member with a power tool. Refer to TM-208, "
4WD : Removal and
Installation".
7. Remove heat insulator of exhaust front tube (LH).
8. Lower jack to the position where the tr ansfer Hi-Lo position sensor can be removed.
9. Disconnect the transfer Hi-Lo position sensor connector.
10. Remove the transfer Hi-Lo position sensor.
11. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to DLN-116, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Never damage O-ring of transfer Hi-Lo position sensor.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to DLN-116, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the O-ring assembled transfer Hi-Lo position sens or for wear, crack and damage. Replace the transfer
Hi-Lo position sensor if there is malfunction.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
After driving, check the surface fitting transfer Hi-Lo position sensor to transfer assembly for fluid leakage.
1. Transfer Hi-Lo position sensor 2. Transfer assembly
: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described above.
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TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSORDLN-117
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TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSOR
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REMOVAL
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect negative battery terminal. CAUTION:
Wait for 5 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
3. Support transfer assembly and transmission assembly with a jack.
4. Remove front suspension rear cross member with a power tool. Refer to TM-208, "
4WD : Removal and
Installation".
5. Remove rear engine mounting cross member with a power tool. Refer to TM-208, "
4WD : Removal and
Installation".
6. Disconnect the transfer rotary position sensor connector.
7. Remove the transfer rotary position sensor.
8. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to DLN-118, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the transfer control actuator. Refer to DLN-114, "Exploded View"
2. Shift transfer assembly into AUTO as follows.
a. Install the spline socket (A) [SST: KV10119400 ( — )] to
transfer assembly in the figure.
b. Turn the shaft (B) direction and remove the spline socket at a position returning to (C) direction by spring power.
CAUTION:
The maximum turning force shall be 30 N·m (3.1 kg-m, 22 ft-
lb).
1. Transfer assembly 2. Transfer rotary position sensor
: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described above.
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TRANSFER LOCK POSITION SENSORDLN-119
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TRANSFER LOCK PO SITION SENSOR
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REMOVAL
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait for 5 seconds after turning ignition OFF.
3. Support transfer assembly and transmission assembly with a jack.
4. Remove rear engine mounting cross member with a power tool. Refer to TM-208, "
4WD : Removal and
Installation".
5. Lower jack to the position where the tr ansfer lock position sensor can be removed.
6. Disconnect the transfer lock position sensor connector.
7. Remove the transfer lock position sensor.
8. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to DLN-119, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Never damage O-ring of transfer lock position sensor.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to DLN-119, "
Inspection".
 When replacing the transfer lock position sensor, perform learning of transfer lock position sensor. Refer to
DLN-44, "
Work Procedure".
InspectionINFOID:0000000006222345
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the O-ring assembled transfer lock position sensor for wear, crack and damage. Replace the transfer
lock position sensor if there is malfunction.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
After driving, check the surface fitting transfer lock position sensor to transfer assembly for fluid leakage.
1. Transfer lock position sensor 2. Transfer assembly
: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described above.
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TRANSFER ASSEMBLYDLN-121
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TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006222349
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006222350
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to DLN-144, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to DLN-129, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect transfer control actuator, transfer rotary position sensor, transfer lock position sensor, transfer
Hi-Lo position sensor and transfer fluid temperatur e sensor harness connectors and separate harnesses
from transfer assembly.
4. Remove transfer breather hose.
5. Remove exhaust front tube (LH) with a power tool. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove exhaust front tube (RH) with a power tool. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove main muffler with a power tool. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Support transfer assembly and transmission assembly with a jack. CAUTION:
Secure transfer assembly and tr ansmission assembly to a jack.
9. Remove rear engine mounting member and engine mounting insulator with a power tool. Refer to EM-99,
"Removal and Installation".
10. Lower jack to the position where the top transfer mounting bolts can be removed.
11. Remove transfer mounting bolts and separate transfer from transmission. CAUTION:
Secure transfer assembly and tr ansmission assembly to a jack.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Bracket 2. Bracket 3. Transfer assembly
: Vehicle front
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FRONT PROPELLER SHAFTDLN-129
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REMOVAL
1. Shift the transmission to the neutral pos ition, and then release the parking brake.
2. Remove protector A and B with power tool. Refer to SCS-39, "
PPMU, MIDDLE TUBE ASSEMBLY, PPMU
PIPE : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove rear engine mount cross member with a power tool. Refer to TM-208, "
4WD : Removal and
Installation".
4. Put matching mark (A) on front propeller shaft flange yoke and final drive companion flange.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft
flange and final drive companion flange.
5. Put matching mark (A) on front propeller shaft flange yoke and transfer companion flange.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft
flange and transfer companion flange.
6. Remove the propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts.
7. Remove propeller shaft assembly from the front final drive and transfer.
8. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to DLN-131, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Align matching mark (A) to install propeller shaft flange yoke and
transfer companion flange.
 Align matching mark (A) to install propeller shaft flange yoke and front final drive companion flange.
 After assembly, perform a driving test to check propeller shaft
vibration. If vibration occurred, separate propeller shaft from final
drive. Reinstall companion flange after rotating it by 90, 180, 270
degrees. Then perform driving test and check propeller shaft vibra-
tion again at each point.
 If propeller shaft or final drive has been replaced, connect them as follows:
- Install the propeller shaft while aligning its matching mark (A) with the matching mark (B) on the joint as close as possible.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000006222358
DISASSEMBLY
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FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILDLN-155
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FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
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OIL LEAKAGE
Check that oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.
OIL LEVEL
 Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mounting
hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking oil level.
 Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-167, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
DrainingINFOID:0000000006222379
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem- bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-167,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
RefillingINFOID:0000000006222380
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1), then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-167,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity : Refer to MA-10, "Fluids
and Lubricants".
Oil capacity : Refer to DLN-185, "
Gen-
eral Specifications".
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Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56

REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILDLN-193
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
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OIL LEAKAGE
Check that differential gear oil is not leaking fr om the rear final drive assembly or around it.
OIL LEVEL
 Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mounting
hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking oil level.
 Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-203, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
DrainingINFOID:0000000006222412
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem- bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-203,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
RefillingINFOID:0000000006222413
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1), then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-203,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and viscosity : Refer to MA-10, "Fluids and
Lubricants".
Oil capacity : Refer to DLN-222, "
General
Specification".
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Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56