Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Manual - part 500

DLN-283, "Disassembly and

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

TRANSFER FLUID : TX15B

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TRANSFER FLUID : Inspection

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to

MA-9, "For

North America"

FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL

1. Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.
2. Check fluid level from the filler plug hole as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking fluid level.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-283, "Disassembly and

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

TRANSFER FLUID : Replacement

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to

MA-9, "For

North America"

DRAINING

1. Stop engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the fluid.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.

Fluid grade and capacity : Refer to

DLN-283, "Disassembly and

SDIA3209E

SDIA3287E

SDIA3286E

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2. Fill the transfer with new fluid until the fluid level reaches the

specified limit near the filler plug hole.

CAUTION:

Carefully fill fluid. (Fill up for approx. 3 minutes.)

3. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check fluid level again.
4. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-203, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

PROPELLER SHAFT
PROPELLER SHAFT : Checking Propeller Shaft

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Check the front and rear propeller shafts for damage, dents, and cracks. Check the joints for looseness and

any damage. Repair or replace as necessary. Refer to

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Front Final Drive R180T

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential Gear Oil

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL

1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as

shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the front final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-356,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differential Gear Oil

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DRAINING

1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the front final drive

assembly to drain the differential gear oil.

3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the front final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-356,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

Fluid grade and capacity : Refer to

SDIA3287E

LDIA0176E

LDIA0175E

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1. Remove the filler plug and gasket from the front final drive

assembly.

2. Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil

until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the front final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-356,

DLN-390, "Disassembly and Assembly"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Front Final Drive M205

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential Gear Oil

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL

1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as

shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the

front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differential Gear Oil

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DRAINING

1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug from the front final drive assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the

specified torque. Refer to

DLN-390, "Disassembly and Assembly"

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-14, "Recommended Chemical Prod-

ucts and Sealants"

FILLING

1. Remove the filler plug from the front final drive assembly.
2. Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil

until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the

front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer

DLN-390, "Disassembly and Assembly"

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

Differential gear oil
grade and capacity

: Refer to

LDIA0176E

Differential gear oil
grade and capacity

: Refer to

LDIA0176E

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Rear Final Drive R200

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential Gear Oil

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OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL

1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the rear final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as

shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-426,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differential Gear Oil

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DRAINING

1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear final drive

assembly to drain the differential gear oil.

3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-426,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1. Remove the filler plug and gasket from the rear final drive ass-

mebly.

2. Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil

until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-426,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Rear Final Drive R230

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential Gear Oil

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OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL

1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the rear final drive assembly or around it.

LDIA0163E

LDIA0162E

Differential gear oil
grade and capacity

: Refer to

LDIA0163E

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2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as

shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-464,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differential Gear Oil

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DRAINING

1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear final drive

assembly to drain the differential gear oil.

3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-464,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1. Remove the filler plug and gasket from the rear final drive

assembly.

2. Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil

until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive

assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-464,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

WHEELS
WHEELS : Balancing Wheels

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WHEEL BALANCE REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the wheel.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to scratch the wheel during removal.

• After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agent from the wheel.

WHEEL BALANCE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

• If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting,

select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for wheels.

1. Set wheel on wheel balancer using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.

LLIA0068E

Differential gear oil
grade and capacity

: Refer to

MA-5, "General Maintenance"

LLIA0068E

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2. When inner and outer imbalance values are shown on the wheel balancer indicator, multiply outer imbal-

ance value by 1.6 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight with

a value closest to the calculated value and install it to the designated outer position of, or at the desig-

nated angle in relation to the road wheel.

CAUTION:

• Do not install the inner balance weight before installing the outer balance weight.

• Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the mating surface of the wheel.

Indicated imbalance value

5/3 = balance weight to be installed

Calculation example:

23 g (0.81 oz)

5/3 = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) = 40 g (1.41 oz) balance

weight (closer to calculated balance weight value)

Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated

balance weight value.

Example:

37.4 g = 35 g (1.23 oz)

37.5 g = 40 g (1.41 oz)

a. Install balance weight in the position shown.
b. When installing balance weight to wheels, set it into the grooved

area on the inner wall of the wheel as shown so that the balance

weight center is aligned with the wheel balancer indication posi-

tion (angle).

CAUTION:

• Always use Genuine NISSAN adhesion balance weights.

• Balance weights are not reusable; always replace with

new ones.

• Do not install more than three sheets of balance weights.

If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install

two balance weight sheets in line with each other as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not install one balance weight sheet on top of another.

3. Start wheel balancer again.
4. Install drive-in balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the

wheel balancer indication position (angle).

CAUTION:

Do not install more than two balance weights.

5. Start wheel balancer. Make sure that inner and outer residual

imbalance values are 5 g (0.18 oz) each or below.

• If either residual imbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.18 oz),

repeat installation procedures.

SMA054D

WDIA0060E

SMA056D

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Wheel Balance (Maximum Allowable Imbalance)

WHEELS : Rotation

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NOTE:

Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service intervals. Refer to

1. Remove wheels and tires.
2. Rotate wheels and tires on each side from front to back as

shown. Do not include the spare wheel and tire when rotating

the wheels and tires.

CAUTION:

When installing wheels and tires, tighten them diagonally

by dividing the work two to three times in order to prevent

the wheels from developing any distortion.

3. Adjust the tire pressure to specification. Refer to

WT-53, "Tire"

4. After the wheel and tire rotation, retighten the wheel nuts after

the vehicle has been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles), and also after any wheel and tire has been installed,

such as after repairing a flat tire.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks

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• Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank. It should be

between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir tank.

• Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.

• If the fluid level is extremely low, check the brake system.

• If the brake warning lamp comes on when the fluid is at the correct

level, check the brake fluid level switch and the parking brake

switch.

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES
BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Checking Brake Line and Cables

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1. Check the brake lines and hoses for cracks, deterioration, and

other damage. Replace any damaged parts.

CAUTION:

If brake fluid leaks are visible around the brake line joints,

retighten the joint, or replace damaged parts as necessary.

2. Check for brake fluid leaks by fully depressing brake pedal while

engine is running.

DISC BRAKE

Maximum allowable imbalance

Dynamic (at rim flange)

5 g (0.18 oz) (one side)

Static

10 g (0.35 oz)

Wheel nut

: 133 N·m (14 kg-m, 98 ft-lb)

SMA829C

LFIA0234E

SBR389C

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DISC BRAKE : Checking Disc Brake

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ROTOR

Check the condition of the rotor, and for any wear or damage. Repair

or replace as necessary.

CALIPER

Check for any fluid leakage. Repair as necessary.

PAD

Inspect the thickness of pad through cylinder body inspection hole.

Use a scale for inspection if necessary.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Checking Steering Gear and Linkage

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STEERING GEAR

• Check the steering gear housing for looseness, damage and oil

leakage as shown.

• Check the steering column connections for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

Standard thickness

: Refer to

BR-58, "Front Disc

BR-58, "Rear Disc

Repair limit thickness

: Refer to

BR-58, "Front Disc

BR-58, "Rear Disc