Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Manual

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DLN

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................

382

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ..............................

382

Changing Differential Gear Oil ..............................

382

Checking Differential Gear Oil ...............................

382

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................

383

SIDE OIL SEAL ................................................

383

Removal and Installation .......................................

383

FRONT OIL SEAL ............................................

384

Removal and Installation .......................................

384

CARRIER COVER ............................................

386

Removal and Installation .......................................

386

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............

387

FRONT FINAL DRIVE ......................................

387

Removal and Installation .......................................

387

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............

389

FRONT FINAL DRIVE ......................................

389

Exploded View ......................................................

389

Disassembly and Assembly ..................................

390

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ..........................................................

406

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................

406

General Specification ............................................

406

Inspection and Adjustment ....................................

406

REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200

PRECAUTION ............................................

408

PRECAUTIONS ................................................

408

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...............................................................

408

Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................

408

Precaution for Servicing Rear Final Drive .............

409

PREPARATION .........................................

410

PREPARATION ................................................

410

Special Service Tool .............................................

410

Commercial Service Tool ......................................

413

FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ............................

414

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................

414

NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................

414

DESCRIPTION .................................................

415

Cross-Sectional View ............................................

415

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................

416

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ............................

416

Changing Differential Gear Oil ...............................

416

Checking Differential Gear Oil ...............................

416

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................

417

FRONT OIL SEAL ...........................................

417

Removal and Installation .......................................

417

SIDE OIL SEAL ...............................................

419

Removal and Installation .......................................

419

CARRIER COVER ...........................................

421

Removal and Installation .......................................

421

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............

422

REAR FINAL DRIVE .......................................

422

Removal and Installation .......................................

422

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............

425

REAR FINAL DRIVE .......................................

425

Exploded View .......................................................

425

Disassembly and Assembly ...................................

426

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ..........................................................

444

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................

444

General Specification ............................................

444

Inspection and Adjustment ....................................

444

REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230

PRECAUTION ............................................

446

PRECAUTIONS ...............................................

446

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...............................................................

446

Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................

446

Precaution for Servicing Rear Final Drive .............

447

PREPARATION .........................................

448

PREPARATION ...............................................

448

Special Service Tool ..............................................

448

Commercial Service Tool ......................................

451

FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ............................

452

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .........................

452

NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................

452

DESCRIPTION ................................................

453

Cross-Sectional View ............................................

453

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

DLN-9

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BASIC INSPECTION

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

Work Flow

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WORK FLOW

DETAILED FLOW

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Interview the customer to obtain detailed information about the symptom.

>> GO TO 2

PRELIMINARY CHECK

Perform preliminary check. Refer to

DLN-10, "Preliminary Check"

>> GO TO 3

SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to

DLN-23, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

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DLN-10

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

>> GO TO 4

SYMPTOM

Check for symptoms. Refer to

DLN-109, "Symptom Table"

>> GO TO 5

MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the applicable parts.

>> GO TO 6

SYSTEM OPERATION

Check system operation.

>> GO TO 7

SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform self-diagnosis.
Are any DTC's displayed?

YES

>> GO TO 5

>> Inspection End

Preliminary Check

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TRANSFER FLUID CHECK

Check for leaks and fluid level. Refer to

DLN-135, "Inspection"

PREPARATION FOR ROAD TEST

The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of trans-

fer case and analyze causes of malfunctions.

When a malfunction is found in any part of transfer, perform the road

test to locate the malfunction area and repair the malfunction parts.

The road test consists of the following three parts.

1. CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED

2. CHECK AT IDLE

3. CRUISE TEST

CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED

CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP

1. Park vehicle on flat surface.

2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.

3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.

4. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.

5. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON for approximately 1 second?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

>> GO TO

DLN-110, "Diagnosis Procedure"

CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.

2. Move A/T selector lever to P position.

3. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.

4. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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DLN

Does 4WD warning lamp turn ON?

YES

>> GO TO CHECK AT IDLE.

>> GO TO

DLN-113, "Diagnosis Procedure"

CHECK AT IDLE

CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP

1. Park vehicle on flat surface and engage the parking brake.

2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.

3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.

4. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.

5. Start engine.
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

>> GO TO 2.

CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP

Check 4WD warning lamp state.
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?

YES

>> Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to

DLN-23, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

>> Refer to

DLN-116, "Diagnosis Procedure"

CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR AND 4LO INDICATOR OPERATION

1. Brake pedal depressed.

2. Move A/T selector lever to N position.

3. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD, AUTO, 4H, 4LO, 4H, AUTO and

2WD in order. (Stay at each switch position for at least 1 sec-

ond.)

Do 4WD shift indicator and 4LO indicator lamps change properly?

Does buzzer sound?

YES

>> GO TO CRUISE TEST.

>> GO TO

DLN-116, "Diagnosis Procedure"

CRUISE TEST

CHECK INPUT SIGNAL

1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.

2. Park vehicle on flat surface.

3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.

4. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTO position.

5. Start engine.

6. Drive vehicle for at least 30 seconds at a speed higher than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?

On steady>>Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to

DLN-23, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

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DLN-12

< BASIC INSPECTION >

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

Flash rapidly>>Refer to

DLN-121, "Diagnosis Procedure"

Flash slowly>>Refer to

DLN-122, "Diagnosis Procedure"

>> GO TO 2.

CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (1)

1. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTO position.

2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?

YES

>> GO TO

DLN-123, "Diagnosis Procedure"

>> GO TO 3.

CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (2)

1. Set 4WD shift switch to 4HI position.

2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?

YES

>> Inspection End.

>> GO TO

DLN-127, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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