2011 INFINITI QX56 suspension

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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006255997
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tool
s may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006414888
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV40107700
(—)
Suspension oil pump  Air bleeding
 System diagnosis
KV40108000
(—)
Oil pressure gauge System pressure check
KV40108400
(—)
Leak check plug Shock absorber leakage check
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Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E
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AIR BLEEDING METHOD
AIR BLEEDING METHOD
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256011
WARNING:
 Always check the piping for loose co
nnections, damage, or twists before starting operation, since
pressure in hydraulic circuit b ecomes high during operation.
 When repairing or replacing a malfunctioning pa rt, always release pressure from hydraulic circuit,
since dangerous conditions may be created when oil leakage occurs during air bleeding operation.
CAUTION:
 Clean surrounding areas of oil injection jack and air bleeder using steam before starting operation,
since there may be mud on it.
 Clean suspension oil pump (special servi ce tool: KV40107700) jack with steam before use.
 Check system pressure again 1 day or more after bleeding operation is complete, since system pres-
sure may decrease when air bleeding is insufficient.
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove protector of PPMU.
3. Remove cap of oil injection jack.
4. Install hose (A) of a suspension oil pump (SST: KV40107700) to oil injection jack.
CAUTION:
Jack must be securely inserted until a click sound can be
heard.
5. Loosen pressure reducing valve (A) of hose portion of suspen- sion oil pump.
6. Set knob (A) of suspension oil pump to the direction as shown in the figure.
7. Close pressure reducing valve of hose portion of suspension oil pump while sending oil by applying pressure using suspension
oil pump. (Air bleeding in hose is complete.)
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8. Loosen needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
9. Install bleeder tube and drain tank to bleeder valve in upper side of rear shock absorber RH.
10. Loosen bleeder valve and bleed air while sending oil by applying pressure using suspension oil pump, and then quickly tighten air
bleeder.
CAUTION:
Be careful that oil in suspensi on oil pump is not at half or
less.
11. Repeat step 10 until no air appears in bleeder tube.
12. Tighten bleeder valve to the specified torque. Refer to SCS-32, "
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Exploded
View" (front shock absorber), SCS-39, "PPMU, MIDDLE TUBE ASSEMB LY, PPMU PIPE : Exploded
View" (upper side of rear shock absorber).
13. Perform operation according to steps 9 to 12 in the order of rear shock absorber RH (lower side) → front
shock absorber RH (upper side and lower side) → rear shock absorber LH (upper side and lower side) →
front shock absorber LH (upper side and lower side).
14. Repeat steps 9 to 13 (2nd turn).
15. Refer to the figure and send oil by applying pressure.
16. Tighten needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU to the specified torque.
17. Set knob (A) of suspension oil pump to the direction as shown in the figure and check that reading of pressure gauge is 0 MPa.
18. Remove hose of suspension oil pump.
19. Install cap of oil injection jack.
20. Install protector of PPMU. Refer to SCS-39, "
PPMU, MIDDLE
TUBE ASSEMBLY, PPMU PIPE : Exploded View".
Lower side of rear shock absorber
Tightening torque : 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
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Tightening torque : 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
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CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER FOR MALFUNCTION
CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER
FOR MALFUNCTION
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256014
CAUTION:
 Clean surrounding areas of oil injection jack using steam before starting operation, since there may
be mud on it.
 Clean suspension oil pump (special servi ce tool: KV40107700) jack with steam before use.
 Clean leak check plug (special service to ol: KV40108400) jack with steam before use.
 Check each shock absorber, one by one, in accordance with the following procedures.
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove protector of PPMU.
3. Remove cap of oil injection jack.
4. Install hose (A) of a suspension oil pump (SST: KV40107700) to oil injection jack.
CAUTION:
 Jack must be securely inserted until a click sound can be
heard.
 Pressure reducing valve (B) of the suspension oil pump
must be closed.
5. Loosen needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
6. Set knob (A) of suspension oil pump to the direction as shown in the figure and check that reading of pressure gauge is 0 MPa.
7. Tighten needle valves A, C, and E of PPMU.
8. Disconnect upper side pipe or lower side pipe of each shock absorber.  For front shock absorber
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- Disconnect upper side pipe (B) of front shock absorber.
 For rear shock absorber
- Disconnect lower side pipe (B ) of rear shock absorber.
9. Install a leak check plug (SST: KV40108400) (A) to the removed pipe and tighten the leak check plug to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
 O-ring must be free of scratches and damage.
 Piping must be kept free of the intrusion of dust and dirt.
10. Loosen lock nuts of needle valves B and D of PPMU and then tighten needle valves B and D.
11. Loosening position of needle valve of PPMU varies according to shock absorber that is che cked. Loosen needle valve of PPMU
by approximately 2 rotations, as per the following table.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
12. Set knob (A) of suspension oil pump to the direction as shown in the figure.
13. Apply pressure of up to 2.4 MPa.
14. Go to step 15 when oil comes out from lower portion of shock absorber which pipe is removed from. Go to step 16 when oil
does not come out.
15. Replace shock absorber, since shock absorber has internal leakage. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and Installation" (front),
RSU-8, "
Removal and Installation" (rear).
A : Lower side pipe
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A : Upper side pipe
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Tightening torque : 5.0 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb)
Shock absorber Loosening position of needle valve
Front LH C
Rear LH C
Front RH A
Rear RH A
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
DIFFERENCE IN APPEARANCE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006256016
While the vehicle is stopped, the difference of vehicle height of right side and left side (between wheel center
and wheel arch) is 25 mm (0.98 in) or more.
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256017
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
1. Visually check that the exterior parts (e.g. suspension spring) have no malfunctions.
2. Visually check tube and pipe for crush or oil leakage.
Is the check result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK CLOGGING OF ORIFICE IN PPMU
1. Install an oil pressure gauge (SST: KV40108000) (A) to oil injec- tion jack.
CAUTION:
 Clean surrounding areas of oi l injection jack using steam
before starting oper ation, since there may be mud on it.
 Clean oil pressure gauge (special service tool:
KV40108000) jack with steam before use.
 Jack must be securely inserted until a click sound can be heard.
 Pressure reducing valve (B) of the oil pressure gauge
must be closed.
2. Loosen needle valves A and C of PPMU by approximately 2 rotations for check changes in vehicle height.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the needle valve more than required.
3. Tighten needle valve A and C of PPMU to the specified torque after the inspection.
Does the vehicle height change 10 mm (0.39 in) or more?
YES >> For detailed inspection of clogging of orifice in PPMU, refer to SCS-27, "
Work Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
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Tightening torque : 8.3 N· m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
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LARGE ROLL ANGLE
LARGE ROLL ANGLE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006256018
During cornering, inclination of the vehi
cle to outer side of corner is large.
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256019
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
1. Visually check that the exterior parts (e.g. suspension spring) have no malfunctions.
2. Visually check tube and pipe for crush or oil leakage.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK NEEDLE VALVE OF PPMU
Check that needle valves A and C are tightened to the specified
torque.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Tighten to the specified torque.
3.SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
Check system pressure. Refer to SCS-15, "
Work Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Perform adjustment of system pressure. Refer to SCS-18, "
Work Procedure".
4.CHECK INTERNAL LEAKAGE
Check internal leakage. Refer to SCS-20, "
Work Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK MALFUNCTIONING PART
Identify malfunctioning part. Refer to SCS-22, "
Work Procedure".
Does the pressure increase?
YES >> Replace the PPMU. Refer to SCS-39, "PPMU, MIDDLE TUBE ASSEMBLY, PPMU PIPE :
Removal and Installation".
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER
Identify malfunctioning shock absorber. Refer to SCS-24, "
Work Procedure".
>> Replace identified shock absorber. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and Installation" (front), RSU-8,
"Removal and Installation" (rear).
Tightening torque : 8.3 N·
m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
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HYDRAULIC BODY-MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Exploded View
INFOID:0000000006256021
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006256022
REMOVAL
Front Tube Assembly A (from Front Shock Absorber RH Upper to Front Shock Absorber LH Lower)
1. Reduce system pressure. Refer to SCS-17, "Work Procedure".
1. Protector B 2. Bushing 3. Collar
4. Bleeder valve 5. Cap 6. O-ring
7. Front tube assembly A 8. Front tube assembly B 9. Protector A
A. To front shock absorber LH B. To front shock absorber RH
:Vehicle front
:Apply genuine NISSAN hydraulic
suspension fluid
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
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