PC251
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: PC251
Infiniti is conducting a retailer service action to inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both of the front brake torque members on certain specific 2013 infiniti jx35 or 2014 infiniti qx60 vehicles currently in retailer inventory
Models from 2014
2014 INFINITI QX60 |
Models from 2013
2013 INFINITI JX35 |
Retailer Service Action 2013 Infiniti JX35 and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Front Brake Torque Member Attention: Retailer Principals, Sales, Parts, and Service Managers ***** Retailer Service Action Announcement ***** Infiniti is conducting a Retailer service action to inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both of the front brake torque members on certain specific 2013 Infiniti JX35 or 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles currently in Retailer inventory only. ***** Vehicle Identification – Retailer Inventory ***** 2013 Infiniti JX35 or 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles subject to this Retailer service action can be identified through two methods: • SERVICE COMM – Beginning October 19, 2013, Retailer service departments can complete an inquiry on SERVICE COMM – I.D. PC251 - to determine an affected vehicle. • VIN List – As a courtesy, posted with this announcement is a list of affected Retailer inventory VINs by region, district, and Retailer Code. This VIN list is available on NNAnet.com under My Documents Sales>Campaigns>, Parts>Campaigns>, Service>Campaigns> categories. ***** Retailer Responsibility ***** It is the Retailer’s responsibility to check SERVICE COMM – I.D. PC251 – for the status on each vehicle falling within the range of this Retailer service action, which is currently in its inventory. Infiniti requires retailers to perform this procedure only on vehicles in inventory specifically identified in SERVICE COMM before they are retailed. Infiniti Aftersales 10/18/13 1/8 Repair Overview Check SERVICE COMM campaign ID # PC251 to confirm the vehicle you are working on requires this campaign. Check Date Code and Time Stamp on both front torque mounts (see page 3). Does both the Date Code and Time Stamp match? No Yes Replace only torque member(s) with matching Date Code and time stamp. No repair is needed. END 2/8 SERVICE PROCEDURE Check Date Codes 1. Raise the vehicle so you can access the back side of the front brake calipers. 2. On the back side of the front brake torque members (both sides) locate the “Date Code” and “Time Stamp”. (see figure 1below as an example of where to find these items). Back side of front brake caliper and torque member Time Stamp Location Torque mount Example: Your Date Code and Time stamp Code may be different Date Code Location Figure 1 NOTE: • The above photo is of the passenger side. The driver side will have the Date Code at the top of the torque member and the Time Stamp will be at the bottom of torque member. • In the example above the Date Code is 2265. Your Date Code may be different. 3. Write the Date Codes here, and on the repair order: Passenger side________ • • Driver side________ If date code on either side is 3280, go to the time stamp inspection. If date code 3280 is not on either side, no further action is needed. 3/8 4. Inspect time stamp on torque member, only if date code is 3280. Figure 4a Does 3280 match the Date Code on passenger or drivers side? Is the time stamp indicator dot in the 7 or 8 o’clock position (reference picture below). Open Space Is the 12 O’clock position 11 9 O’clock 1 2 10 3 9 If Time Stamp Indicator Dots are in the 7 or 8 o’clock position, replace torque member. . 7 3 O’clock 4 5 6 Ignore this line 6 O’clock NO YES Perform repairs No repair is needed. See Replace Torque Member(s) on the next page. b. Perform repairs for each side as indicated above. • If the Date Code or Time Stamp does not match those in 4.a above , no repair is needed. Return the vehicle to the customer. • If driver side Date Code and Time Stamp match those in 4.a. above, replace the driver side torque member. • If passenger side Date Code and Time Stamp match, replace passenger side torque member. NOTE: For vehicles that require repair; some may need only one torque member replaced, some may need both replaced. 4/8 Replace Torque Member(s) NOTE: • Only replace torque member if the Date Code and Time Stamp matches as indicated on the previous page. • Some vehicles may need only one torque member replaced, some may need both replaced. 1. Remove the front wheel. 2. Remove the torque member as follows: • Refer to Figure 2 as needed. a. Remove the brake caliper bolts. • These bolts will not be reused. • Do not loosen or remove any hydraulic lines. b. Remove the brake caliper; slide it off of the brake pads and secure it out of the way. CAUTION: Do not allow the weight of the brake caliper to hang by the hydraulic hose. c. Remove the torque member bolts and then remove the torque member. Torque mount Brake caliper Brake caliper bolts – use new bolts Figure 2 5/8 Torque member bolts – use new bolts 3. Install the new torque member with new torque member bolts. NOTE: The new torque mount comes with sliding pins, sliding pin boots, and pad retainers. Dark / Black slide pin should be in the UP position • Make sure to install the correct torque mount on the correct side (refer to Figure 3 and the Parts Information). Pad retainers Light / Silver slide pin should be in the DOWN position • Torque bolts to: 123 N•m (13 kg-m, 91 ft-lb). Figure 3 4. Swap the brake pads from the old torque member to the new torque member. • Make sure the brake pad wear indicator and end spring are in the UP position / top of the caliper • Refer to Figure 4 as needed. Wear indicator and end spring 1. Brake caliper 2. Inner shim cover 3. Inner shim 4. Inner pad 5. Pad retainer 6. Torque Member 7. Outer pad 8. Outer shim 9. Outer shim cover Figure 4 6/8 5. Slide the brake caliper over the brake pads. 6. Install the brake caliper bolts (see Figure 5). • Use new bolts. • Torque bolts to 45.6 N•m (4.7 kg-m, 34 ft-lb). Torque member Brake caliper Brake caliper bolts – use new bolts Torque mount bolts – use new bolts Figure 5 7. Reinstall the front wheel(s). • Torque lug nuts to 113 N•m (12 kg-m, 83 ft-lb). 8. Before driving the vehicle, press the brake pedal a few times. 9. Render the old torque member(s) unusable by damaging the threads in the mounting bolt holes. 7/8 PARTS INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Torque Member-LH (Left / Driver side – includes 2 caliper bolts, sliding pins, sliding pin boots, and pad retainers) Torque Member-RH (Right / Passenger side – includes 2 caliper bolts, sliding pins, sliding pin boots, and pad retainers) Torque Member Bolts PART # QUANTITY 410A5 – 3JA0A 1; if needed 410A4 – 3JA0A 1; if needed 41005 – 1MD0A 2 per side; if needed CLAIMS INFORMATION Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding: CAMPAIGN (“CM”) I.D. PC251 DESCRIPTION Inspect both torque members OP CODE PC2510 FRT 0.2 hrs. DESCRIPTION Inspect both torque members and replace one (1) - one side OP CODE FRT PC2511 0.7 hrs. DESCRIPTION Inspect both torque members and replace both OP CODE FRT PC2512 0.9 hrs. OR CAMPAIGN (“CM”) I.D. PC251 OR CAMPAIGN (“CM”) I.D. PC251 8/8