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FOREWORD

This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2008
NISSAN PATHFINDER.

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.

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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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2008

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Engine Tune-up Data: VQ40DE

INFOID:0000000001733188

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder arrangement

V-6

Displacement cm

(cu in)

3,954 (241.30)

Bore and stroke mm (in)

95.5

92.0 (3.76

3.622)

Valve arrangement

DOHC

Firing order

1-2-3-4-5-6

Number of piston rings

Compression

Oil

Number of main bearings

Compression ratio

9.7

Compression pressure kPa
(kg/cm

, psi)/300 rpm

Standard

1,275 (13.0, 185)

Minimum

981 (10.0, 142)

Differential limit between cylinders

98 (1.0, 14)

Cylinder number

Valve timing

(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)

Unit: degree

244

240

−

SEM713A

PBIC0187E

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2008

Engine Tune-up Data : VK56DE

INFOID:0000000001733189

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder arrangement

V-8

Displacement cm

(in

)

5,552 (338.80)

Bore and stroke mm (in)

98 x 92 (3.86 x 3.62)

Valve arrangement

DOHC

Firing order

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

Number of piston rings

Compression

Oil

Number of main bearings

Compression ratio

9.8:1

Compression pressure kPa
(kg/cm

, psi)/rpm

Standard

1,520 (15.5, 220)/200

Minimum

1,324 (13.5, 192)/200

Differential limit between cylinders

98 (1.0, 14)/200

Cylinder number

Valve timing

Unit: degree

244

232

SEM957C

PBIC0187E

2008

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Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)

INFOID:0000000001733190

*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 35

′

(35.43

)

*3: Target value 31

′

(31.37

)

*4: Target value 35

′

(35.55

)

*5: Target value 31

′

(31.63

)

Rear Wheel Alignment

INFOID:0000000001733191

Drive type

2WD

4WD

Camber

Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

-0

′

(-0.50

)

-0

′

(-0.25

)

Nominal

′

(0.25

)

′

(0.50

)

Maximum

′

(1.00

)

′

(1.25

)

Cross camber

′

(0.75

) or less

′

(0.75

) or less

Caster

Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(2.25

)

′

(2.00

)

Nominal

′

(3.00

)

′

(2.75

)

Maximum

′

(3.75

)

′

(3.50

)

Cross caster

′

(0.75

) or less

′

(0.75

) or less

Kingpin inclination

Degree minute (decimal degree)

Nominal

′

(13.00

)

′

(12.75

)

Total toe-in

Distance (A

−

Minimum

2.1 mm (0.08 in)

Nominal

3.1 mm (0.12 in)

Maximum

4.1 mm (0.16 in)

Angle (left wheel or right wheel)

Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(0.08

)

′

(0.08

)

Nominal

′

(0.12

)

′

(0.12

)

Maximum

′

(0.15

)

′

(0.15

)

Wheel turning angle (full turn)

Inside

Degree minute (Decimal degree)

′

– 35

′

(33.43

– 35.43

)

′

– 35

′

(33.60

– 35.60

)

Outside

Degree minute (Decimal degree)

′

– 31

′

(29.37

– 31.37

)

′

– 31

′

(29.73

– 31.73

)

SFA234AC

Camber

Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

- 0

′

(- 0.53

)

Nominal

- 0

′

(- 0.03

)

Maximum

′

(0.47

)

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2008

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)

INFOID:0000000001733192

Unit: mm (in)

*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Brake General Specification

INFOID:0000000001733193

Unit: mm (in)

Total toe-in

Distance (A - B)

Minimum

- 1.4 mm (- 0.055 in)

Nominal

1.9 mm (0.075 in)

Maximum

5.2 mm (0.205 in)

Cross toe

2 mm (0

0.079 in)

Angle (left, right)

Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

- 0

3' (-0.05

)

Nominal

4' (0.07

)

Maximum

11' (0.18

)

SFA234AC

Engine

VQ40DE

VK56DE

Drive type

2WD

Part time 4WD

Full time

4WD

2WD

4WD

Tire size

245/

75R16

265/

70R16

265/

65R17

245/

75R16

265/

70R16

265/

75R16

265/

65R17

265/60R18

Front wheelarch

height (Hf)

867

(34.13)

865

(34.06)

865

(34.06)

875

(34.45)

873

(34.37)

889

(35.00)

874

(34.41)

868

(34.17)

876

(34.49)

Rear wheelarch

height (Hr)

875

(34.45)

873

(34.37)

873

(34.37)

884

(34.80)

882

(34.72)

898

(35.35)

883

(34.76)

876

(34.49)

886

(34.88)

LEIA0085E

Front brake

Brake model

CLZ33VB

Rotor outer diameter

thickness

296

28 (11.654

1.102)

Pad Length

width

thickness

111.0

73.5

10.0 (4.73

2.894

0.394)

Cylinder bore diameter (each)

46.4 (1.83)

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Brake Pedal

INFOID:0000000001733194

Unit: mm (in)

Front Disc Brake

INFOID:0000000001733195

Unit: mm (in)

Rear brake

Brake model

CLZ14VB

Rotor outer diameter

thickness

308

18 (12.126

0.709)

Pad Length

width

thickness

83.0

33.0

11.0 (3.268

1.299

0.433)

Cylinder bore diameter

38.1 (1.50)

Control valve

Valve model

Electric brake force distribution

Brake booster

Booster model

C215T

Diaphragm diameter

215 (8.46)

Recommended brake fluid

Refer to Fluids and Lubricants

Free height "H"

182.1 - 192.1 (7.17 - 7.56)

Depressed pedal height ("D" [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with

engine running]

105 - 115 (4.13 - 4.53)

Clearance between pedal stopper and threaded end of stop lamp switch

and ASCD switch "C

" or “C

”

0.74 - 1.96 (0.029 - 0.077)

Pedal play "A"

3 - 11 (0.12 - 0.43)

WFIA0160E

Brake model

CLZ33VB

Brake pad

Standard thickness (new)

10.0 (0.394)

Repair limit thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Standard thickness (new)

28.0 (1.102)

Repair limit thickness

26.0 (1.024)

Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions)

0.015 (0.0006)

Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.05 (0.0020)

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