Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual

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DLN

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

380

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

380

Precaution for Servicing Front Final Drive ............

381

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

382

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

382

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

382

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

384

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...........................

385

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

385

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

385

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......................

386

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

386

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

386

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

386

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

387

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

387

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

387

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

388

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

388

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

390

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

390

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ....

391

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

391

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

391

UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..

393

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

393

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

393

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

394

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

410

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

410

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

410

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

410

REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200

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

412

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

412

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

412

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

412

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

413

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

414

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

414

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

414

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

417

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...........................

418

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

418

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

418

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

419

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

419

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................

420

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

420

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

420

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

420

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

421

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

421

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

421

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

423

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

423

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

425

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

425

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ....

426

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

426

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

426

UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..

429

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

429

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

429

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

430

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

447

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

447

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

447

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

447

REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230

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

449

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

449

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

449

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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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 Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

>> GO TO 4

SYMPTOM

Check for symptoms. Refer to

DLN-110, "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 DTCs 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-136, "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-111, "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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Does 4WD warning lamp turn ON?

YES

>> GO TO CHECK AT IDLE.

>> GO TO

DLN-114, "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 Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

>> Refer to

DLN-117, "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.)

Does 4WD shift indicator and 4LO indicator lamps change properly

and buzzer sound?

YES

>> GO TO CRUISE TEST.

>> GO TO

DLN-117, "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 Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

Flash rapidly>>Refer to

DLN-122, "Diagnosis Procedure"

Flash slowly>>Refer to

DLN-123, "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-124, "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-128, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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