Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Manual - part 501
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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• Check the ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leak-
age.
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Checking Fluid Level
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Check fluid level, referring to the scale on the reservoir tank.
Use HOT range for fluid temperatures of 50
°
– 80
°
C (122
°
– 176
°
F).
Use COLD range for fluid temperatures of 0
°
– 30
°
C (32
°
– 86
°
F).
CAUTION:
• Do not overfill.
• Do not reuse any power steering fluid.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to
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POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Checking Fluid Leakage
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Check the hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
1. Run the engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50
°
– 80
°
C
(122
°
– 176
°
F) in the reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
CAUTION:
Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the
MIN level line. Check tank frequently and add fluid as
needed.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left several times.
3. Hold the steering wheel at each “locked” position for five sec-
onds to check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in the locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibil-
ity that the oil pump may be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at a connection is noticed, loosen the connection and then retighten. Do not over-tighten
connector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector. Refer to
.
5. If fluid leakage from the oil pump is noticed, check the oil pump. Refer to
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid, indicating a leak from the steering gear.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washers.
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Checking Axle and Suspension Parts
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FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Rotate each wheel to check for abnormal noise.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
LGIA0021E
SGIA0506E
SMA525A
2010 Pathfinder