Infiniti QX56 (JA60). Manual - part 686
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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• Check the steering gear housing for looseness, damage and oil
leakage as shown.
• Check the steering column connections for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
• Check the ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage, and grease leak-
age.
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Checking Fluid Level
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Check power steering fluid level with engine off, referring to the scale
on reservoir tank.
Use HOT range for fluid temperatures of 50
° – 80°C (122° – 176°F).
Use COLD range for fluid temperatures of 0
° – 30°C (32° – 86°F).
CAUTION:
• Do not overfill.
• Do not reuse any used power steering fluid.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to
MA-13, "Fluids and Lubricants"
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POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Checking Fluid Leakage
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Check the hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50
° – 80°C (122° –
176
°F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to
check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not over tighten 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
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating a leak from the steering gear.
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Checking Axle and Suspension Parts
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FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.
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