Qashqai J11. Driveline

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precaution for Battery Service

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Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover

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When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc. to prevent damage to
windshield.

Service Notice or Precautions for Transfer

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• After overhaul refill the transfer with new transfer oil.
• Check the oil level or replace the oil only with the vehicle parked on level surface.
• During removal or installation, keep inside of transfer clear of dust or dirt.
• Replace all tires at the same time. Always use tires of the proper size and the same brand and pattern. Fit-

ting improper size and unusual wear tires applies excessive force to vehicle mechanism and can cause lon-
gitudinal vibration.

• Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.

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PRECAUTIONS

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• Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the transfer. It is important to prevent the internal

parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.

• Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. If matching marks are required, be

certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts when applied.

• All parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or

reassembly.

• Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them

with a new one if necessary.

• Gaskets, seals, O-rings and lock nuts should be replaced any time when the transfer is disassembled.
• In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If tight-

ening sequence is specified, use it.

• Observe the specified torque when assembling.
• Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow-dry them.
• Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
• Use lint-free cloth or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere

with the operation of the transfer.

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name

Description

ST33061000
(J-8107-2)
Drift
a: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
b: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.

Removing ring gear bearing (left) inner race
(transfer case side)

KV381054S0
(J-34286)
Puller

Removing ring gear shaft oil seal

ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge

Measuring preload torque

ZZA0810D

ZZA0601D

ZZA0503D

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

Drift
a: 52 mm (2.05 in) dia.
b: 44 mm (1.73 in) dia.

Removing gear ring bearing inner race
(adapter case side)

PIIB1407E

ZZA1002D

PREPARATION

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Drift
a: 56.5 mm (2.224 in) dia.
b: 48 mm (1.89 in) dia.

Installing side oil seal (installing transfer case
oil seal)

Drift
a: 44 mm (1.73 in) dia.
b: 33 mm (1.3 in) dia.

Installing ring gear shaft oil seal

Puller

Removing ring gear bearing (left) inner race
(transfer case side)

Drift
a: 70 mm (2.76 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.

Installing oil seal (installing pinion bearing
seal)

Drift
a: 78 mm (3.07 in) dia.
b: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.

Installing side oil seal (installing transfer cover
oil seal)

Replacer

• Removing drive pinion
• Removing ring gear bearing (left) inner race

(transfer cover side)

Drift
a: 58 mm (2.28 in) dia.
b: 55 mm (2.17 in) dia.

Installing ring gear bearing (left) inner race
(transfer case side)

Tool name

Description

NT115

NT077

NT115

ZZA0700D

NT115

COMPONENT PARTS

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

COMPONENT PARTS

Component Parts Location

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Console switch panel

Rear wheel house outer panel in lug-
gage room of left side

Rear final drive

No.

Component

Function

ECM

Mainly transmits the following signals to 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• Accelerator pedal position signal
• Engine speed signal
• Engine status signal
For detailed installation location, refer to

ECM-14, "ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM :

Component Parts Location"

(MR20DD).

Steering angle sensor

Mainly transmits the following signals to 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• steering angle sensor signal
For detailed installation location, refer to

STC-7, "Component Parts Location"

Combination meter

Mainly transmits the following signals to 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• Parking brake switch signal
Mainly receives the following signals from 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• 4WD warning lamp signal
• 4WD mode indicator lamp signal
• Torque distribution indicator signal
For detailed installation location, refer to

MWI-6, "Component Parts Location"

JSDIA5445ZZ

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COMPONENT PARTS

4WD Control Unit

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• Controls driving force distribution by signals from each sensor from front wheel driving mode (100:0) to 4-

wheel driving mode (50:50).

• Fail-safe mode is available if malfunction is detected in 4WD system. For fail-safe, refer to

DLN-17, "4WD

SYSTEM : Fail-Safe"

4WD ACTUATOR RELAY

4WD actuator relay is integrated with 4WD control unit, and supplies 4WD solenoid with voltage.

Electric Controlled Coupling

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Electric controlled coupling is integrated with rear final drive and transmits driving force to rear final drive. For
operation, refer to

DLN-13, "Operation Description"

4WD Solenoid

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• 4WD solenoid is integrated with electric controlled coupling.
• Controls electric controlled coupling by command current from 4WD control unit.

4WD Mode Switch

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4WD mode is selectable among 2WD mode, AUTO mode, and LOCK mode by operating the 4WD mode
switch while the engine is running.

ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)

Mainly transmits the following signals to 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• Each wheel speed signal
• Decel G sensor signal
• Side G sensor signal
• Yaw rate sensor signal
For detailed installation location, refer to

BRC-8, "Component Parts Location"

BRC-

148, "Component Parts Location"

4WD mode switch

Refer to

DLN-12, "4WD Mode Switch"

4WD control unit
• 4WD actuator relay

Refer to

DLN-12, "4WD Control Unit"

Electric controlled coupling

Refer to

DLN-12, "Electric Controlled Coupling"

4WD solenoid

Refer to

DLN-12, "4WD Solenoid"

No.

Component

Function

STRUCTURE AND OPERATION

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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION

Sectional View

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Operation Description

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POWER TRANSFER DIAGRAM

Transfer cover

Transfer case

Ring gear bearing (transfer case side)

Ring gear shaft

Pinion bearing

Drive pinion

Companion flange

Ring gear

Ring gear bearing (transfer cover
side)

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SYSTEM

4WD SYSTEM

4WD SYSTEM : System Description

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• Pressing force of multiple disc clutch is controlled by electric control. Driving torque distribution of front and

rear wheels changes automatically between approximately 100 : 0 (2WD) and 50 : 50 (4WD) to have an opti-
mized torque distribution adapted to road condition change.

• Driving mode is selectable among 2WD mode, AUTO mode, and LOCK mode by operating the 4WD mode

switch.

• In accordance with fail-safe function, when system is malfunctioning, 4WD control stops, and the system

becomes 2WD or slight 4WD (rear-wheels still have some driving torque). Refer to

DLN-17, "4WD SYSTEM

: Fail-Safe"

• When a high load status continues for electric controlled coupling, 4WD control temporarily becomes front

wheel drive, according to protection function. Refer to

DLN-18, "4WD SYSTEM : Protection Function"

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Signal with Communication Line

Major signal transmission between each unit via CAN communication lines are shown in the following table.

JSDIA6026GB

Component parts

Signal item

Combination meter

Steering angle sensor

Mainly transmits the following signals to 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• steering angle sensor signal

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4WD SYSTEM : Control in Each Mode

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2WD MODE

• Vehicle is in front-wheel drive.

CAUTION:

If front wheels are slipping in 2WD mode, do not switch to AUTO or LOCK. This can cause difficulties
for the system.
NOTE:
The 4WD control unit may distribute the minimum necessary driving torque to rear wheels even when the
2WD mode is selected, depending on the driving condition. (However AUTO or LOCK indicator lamp does not
illuminate.)

AUTO MODE

• Electronic control allows optimal distribution of torque to front/rear wheels to match road conditions.
• Pressing force of multiple disc clutch is controlled by electric control. Driving torque distribution of front and

rear wheels changes automatically between approximately 100 : 0 (2WD) and 50 : 50 (4WD) to have an opti-
mized torque distribution adapted to road condition change.

• Sensor inputs determine the vehicle's turning condition, and tight cornering/braking are controlled by distrib-

uting optimum torque to rear wheels.

Vehicle Starts Control

• At the start, torque distribution for front and rear wheels is fixed by electric control and stable start is

achieved.

• Makes possible stable driving, with no wheel spin, on snowy roads or other slippery surfaces.

Normal Control

• On roads which do not require 4WD, it contributes to improved fuel economy by driving in conditions close to

front-wheel drive and it results in better fuel efficiency.

• When spin occurs on front wheel, distribute optimum torque to rear wheel and keep stable driving.
• The vehicle cornering status is judged according to information from each sensor, and the optimum torque is

distributed to rear wheels for preventing tight cornering/braking symptom.

LOCK MODE

• Front/rear wheel torque distribution is fixed, ensuring stable driving when climbing slopes.
• In LOCK mode, the pressing force to the multiple disc clutches is maximized by the electronic control and

the driving torque distribution of front and rear wheels is fixed to obtain the 4WD status of approximately 50 :
50.
NOTE:
Only torque distribution may be switched to the control same as the one in AUTO mode, depending on the
driving condition.

• LOCK mode will change to AUTO mode automatically, when the vehicle has been driven at a high speed.

Then LOCK mode control is canceled and the LOCK indicator lamp turns off.

• When vehicle speed exceeds the specified speed, the mode cannot be switched from AUTO mode to LOCK

mode.

• LOCK mode will change to AUTO mode automatically, when the ignition switch is turned OFF in LOCK

mode.

NOTE:

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

Mainly transmits the following signals to 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• Each wheel speed signal
• Decel G sensor signal
• Side G sensor signal
• Yaw rate sensor signal

ECM

Mainly transmits the following signals to 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• Accelerator pedal position signal
• Engine speed signal
• Engine status signal

TCM

Mainly transmits the following signals to 4WD control unit via CAN communication.
• Input shaft revolutional signal
• CVT ratio signal

Component parts

Signal item

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