When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.

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Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions. There are no passengers in the
vehicle.

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After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.

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Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.

PREPARATION

RSU-3

RSU

2005 Pathfinder

PREPARATION

PFP:00002

Commercial Service Tools

EES001A7

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Removing bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

RSU-4

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

2005 Pathfinder

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

PFP:00003

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

EES001A8

Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

: Applicable

Reference page

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

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on,

ess

Sho

abso

rbe

def

on,

dam

age

def

Bus

ount

det

Par

int

renc

Spr

gue

Sus

pens

loos

enes

cor

ignm

ent

tab

ili

PROPELL

HAFT

DIFFERENTIAL

FRONT

USPENSIO

FRONT

AXLE

TIRES

ROAD

EEL

DRI

SHAFT

BRAKES

STEERING

Symptom

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Shudder

Poor quality ride or handling

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

RSU-5

RSU

2005 Pathfinder

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

PFP:55020

Components

EES001AM

On-Vehicle Inspection

EES001AN

●

Check all of the component mountings for any excessive looseness, or backlash. Repair or replace the
components as necessary.

Seat belt latch anchor

Stabilizer bar bushing

Stabilizer bar clamp

Stabilizer bar

Connecting rod

Front lower link

Knuckle

Bushing

Rear lower link

10. Shock absorber

11.

Suspension arm

12. Lower rubber seat

13. Coil spring

14. Upper rubber seat

15. Rear suspension member

16. Spare tire bracket

17. Bound bumper

WEIA0130E

RSU-6

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

2005 Pathfinder

●

Check the components for any excessive wear, damage, or abnormal conditions. Repair or replace the
components as necessary.

●

Check the shock absorbers for any oil leaks or damage, and replace as necessary.

Wheel Alignment Inspection

EES001AO

Rear Wheel Alignment Adjusting Bolts

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

WARNING:

Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before
making any adjustments.

Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricants are all full, and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats
are in their designated positions, and there are no passengers in the vehicle.

Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear. Refer to

WT-32, "Tire"

Check the wheels for runout and damage. Refer to

WT-4, "Inspection"

Check the wheel bearing axial end play.

Check the shock absorbers for any oil leaks or damage.

Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.

Check each link, arm, and the rear suspension member for any damage.

Check the vehicle height. Refer to

RSU-22, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen* )"

WEIA0102E

Rear lower link adjusting bolt, LH

Front lower link adjusting bolt, LH

Front lower link adjusting bolt, RH

Rear lower link adjusting bolt, RH

Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

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