Classification:

Reference:

Date:

EM10-008b

ITB10-058b

July 31, 2018

2004-2018 QX56 AND QX80;
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT RIGHT SIDE BLOCK BALL PLUG
This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been updated.
No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2004-2010 QX56 (JA60)
2011-2013 QX56 (Z62)
2014-2018 QX80 (Z62)

IF YOU CONFIRM
An oil leak at the right side block ball plug behind
the alternator.

Block ball plug

ACTION
Use a punch to seat the block ball plug in the hole
(refer to the Service Procedure).
NOTE: Do not replace the engine block for this
incident if it should occur.

Figure 1

IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing.
You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully
completing this repair.
Infiniti Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained
individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe
that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Infiniti retailer to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Max. Dia.7.5 mm (1/4 inch)
1. Obtain a drift punch with a maximum diameter
of 7.5 mm (1/4 inch).

Figure 2

Block ball plug
2. Use the punch and a hammer to tap the block
ball plug further into the hole until it full seats
(see Figures 3 and 4).
Alternator

Figure 3
Block surface





Move the ball plug further into the hole
until it “bottoms out” (fully seats).

Ball plug
before
seating

3.5 mm

You will feel the ball become solid when it
“bottoms out” (fully seats) as shown in
Figure 4.

Ball plug
after
seating

Figure 4
3. Run the engine and make sure the oil leak is fixed.

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ITB10-058b

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
Engine Block Ball Plug - Repair
(1)
AX29AA
ZR
(1) Reference FAST or equivalent and use the Engine Short Block P/N as the PFP.

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DIA
41

FRT
0.3 hrs.

ITB10-058b