Infiniti QX56 (Z62). Manual - part 741

FOREWORD

This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2011 
INFINITI QX56.

In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle, 
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the 
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting 
any repair task. 

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.

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ENGINE TUNE-UP DATA (VK56VD)

ELS0003W

Engine  model

VK56VD

Firing order

1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2

Idle speed
A/T (In “P or N” position)

rpm

600 

±

 50

Ignition timing
(BTDC at idle speed)

12

°

 

±

 2

°

CO%  at  idle 

0.7 - 9.9 % and engine runs smoothly

Tensions of drive belt

 Auto adjustment by auto tensioner

Radiater cap relief pressure

kPa (kg/cm

2

 , psi)

Standard

108.2 - 127.8 (1.1 - 1.3, 15.7 - 18.5)

Limit

98 (1.0, 14)

Cooling system leakage testing pressure

kPa (kg/cm

2

 

, psi)

186 (1.9, 27)

Compression pressure

kPa (kg/cm

2

 , psi)/rpm

Standard

1,667 (17, 242)/200

Minimum

1,226 (12.5, 178)/200

Differential limit between cylinders

98 (1.0, 14)/200

Spark plug
(Iridium-tipped type)

Make

NGK

Standard type

DILKAR7B11

Gap (Standard)                       mm (in)

1.1 (0.043)

2011

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FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

ELS0003X

*1: The minimum value and maximum value is the same as the nominal value.

Measure value under unladen*

2

 conditions.

*2: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

ELS0003Y

Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. 

Item

Standard

Measurement wheel

Left side

Right side

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

−

0

°

45

′

 (

−

0.75

°

)

−

0

°

55

′

 (

−

0.91

°

)

Nominal

0

°

 00

′

 (0.00

°

)

−

0

°

10

′

 (

−

0.17

°

)

Maximum

0

°

 45

′

 (0.75

°

)

0

°

 35

′

 (0.58

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 33

′

 (0.55

°

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

2

°

 20

′

 (2.34

°

)

2

°

 40

′

 (2.67

°

)

Nominal

3

°

 05

′

 (3.08

°

)

3

°

 25

′

 (3.42

°

)

Maximum

3

°

 50

′

 (3.83

°

)

4

°

 10

′

 (4.16

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 45

′

 (0.75

°

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

—

—

Nominal

13

°

 20

′

 (13.33

°

)

*1

13

°

 25

′

 (13.42

°

)

*1

Maximum

—

—

Toe-in

Total toe-in
Distance

Minimum

In 1.4 mm (0.055 in)

Nominal

In 2.4 mm (0.094 in)

Maximum

In 3.4 mm (0.134 in)

Toe angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

°

 03

′

 (0.05

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

 05

′

 (0.08

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

 07

′

 (0.11

°

)

Item

Standard

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

°

 00

′

 (–1.00

°

)

Nominal

–0

°

 30

′

 (–0.50

°

)

Maximum

0

°

 00

′

 (0.00

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 45

′

 (0.75

°

) or less

Toe-in

Total toe-in
Distance

Minimum

0 mm (0 in)

Nominal

In 3.4 mm (0.134 in)

Maximum

In 6.8 mm (0.268 in)

Toe angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

0

°

 00

′

 (0.00

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

 07

′

 (0.12

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

 14

′

 (0.23

°

)

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BRAKE PEDAL

Unit : mm (in)

FRONT DISK BRAKE

Unit : mm (in)

REAR DISK BRAKE

Unit : mm (in)

REFILL CAPACITIES

ELS00040

Item

Standard

Brake pedal height

168.5 (6.63) – 178.5 (7.03)

Depressed brake pedal height
[Depressing 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) while turning the engine ON]

100 (3.94) or more

Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

1.5 (0.059)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

28.5 (1.122)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.015 (0.0006)

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.053 (0.0021)

Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

18.0 (0.709)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.015 (0.0006)

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.05 (0.0020)

UNIT

Liter

US measure

Fuel tank

98.4

26 gal

Engine Coolant ( With reservoir tank ) at MAX level

14.9

15-6/8 qt

Engine oil

Drain and refill

With oil filter change

6.5

6-7/8 qt

Without oil filter change

6.2

6-4/8 qt

Dry engine (Overhaul)

7.6

8 qt

Transmission

10.0

10-5/8 qt

Transfer

1.5

3-1/8 pt

Final drive

Front

0.75

1-5/8 pt

Rear

1.75

3-3/4 pt

Power steering system

1.0

7/8 qt

Air conditioning system

Compressor oil

0.21

7.1 fl oz

Refrigerant

1.05 kg

2.32 lb

2011