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Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 231

 

 

PRECAUTIONS

DLN-413

< PRECAUTION >

[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200]

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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the 

LOCK

 position before connecting

the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)

6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT. 

Precaution for Servicing Rear Final Drive

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• Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic

operations. 

• Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. When matching marks are required,

be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to. 

• Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.

• Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of the unit, preventing them from

entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.

• Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.

• Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.

• Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. Replace them

with new ones if necessary. 

• Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.

• Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.

• Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.

• When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil, and

foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.

• In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a

tightening sequence is specified, observe it.

• During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.

• Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.

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DLN-414

< PREPARATION >

[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200]

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ST33290001
(J-34286)
Puller

Removing front oil seal 

ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift

• Installing front oil seal
• Installing drive pinion rear bearing outer 

race

a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.

ST36230000
(J-25840-A)
Sliding hammer 

Removing side flange

KV40104100
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Attachment

Removing side flange

KV38100200
(J-26233)
Drift

Installing side oil seal

a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.

KV38107900
(J-39352)
Protector

Installing side flange

ZZA0601D

ZZA0811D

ZZA0803D

ZZA0804D

ZZA1143D

S-NT129

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PREPARATION

DLN-415

< PREPARATION >

[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200]

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KV38100800
(J-25604-01)
Attachment

Securing unit assembly

a: 541 mm (21.30 in)
b: 200 mm (7.87 in)

ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1: GG91030000

(J-25765)
Torque wrench

2: HT62940000

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Socket adapter (1/2

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3: HT62900000

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Socket adapter (3/8

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Measuring drive pinion bearing preload torque 
and total preload torque

KV10111100
(J-37228)
Seal cutter

Removing carrier cover

ST3306S001
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Differential side bearing puller set
1: ST33051001

(J-22888-20)
Puller

2: ST33061000

(J-8107-2)
Base

Removing and installing side bearing inner 
race

a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.

ST30031000
(J-22912-01)
Puller

Removing drive pinion rear bearing inner race

KV40105230
(

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Drift

Installing drive pinion rear bearing outer race

a: 92 mm (3.62 in) dia.
b: 86 mm (3.39 in) dia.
c: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

SDIA0267E

NT124

S-NT046

NT072

ZZA0700D

PDIA0591E

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DLN-416

< PREPARATION >

[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200]

PREPARATION

ST30611000
(J-25742-1)
Drift bar

Installing drive pinion front bearing outer race 
(Use with ST30613000)

ST30613000
(J-25742-3)
Drift

Installing drive pinion front bearing outer race

a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 48 mm (1.89 in) dia.

KV38100300
(J-25523)
Drift

Installing side bearing inner race

a: 54 mm (2.13 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
c: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.

ST30901000
(J-26010-01)
Drift

Installing drive pinion rear bearing inner race

a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
c: 35.2 mm (1.386 in) dia.

HT72400000
( — )
Slide hammer

Removing differential case assembly

(J-8129)
Spring gauge

Measuring turning torque

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

S-NT090

ZZA1000D

ZZA1046D

ZZA0978D

S-NT125

NT127

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PREPARATION

DLN-417

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Commercial Service Tool

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(J-25269-4)
Side bearing disc (2 Req'd) 

Selecting drive pinion height adjusting washer

KV10112100
(BT-8653-A)
Angle wrench

Tightening bolts for drive gear

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

NT136

NT014

Tool name

Description

Spacer

Installing drive pinion front bearing inner race

a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 30 mm (1.18 in)

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

ZZA1133D

PIIB1407E

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DLN-418

< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >

[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200]

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

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Reference page

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DESCRIPTION

DLN-419

< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >

[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200]

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DESCRIPTION

Cross-Sectional View

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1.

Side flange

2.

Pinion mate gear

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Drive gear

4.

Pinion mate shaft

5.

Differential case

6.

Side bearing

7.

Drive pinion

8.

Drive pinion front bearing

9.

Companion flange

10. Collapsible spacer

11. Drive pinion rear bearing

12. Side gear

WDIA0119E

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DLN-420

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R200]

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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 

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"Disassembly and Assembly"

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-430, "Disassembly and Assembly"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

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-430,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

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Differential gear oil 
grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-18, "FOR USA 

AND CANADA : Fluids and 
Lubricants"

 (United States 

and Canada), 

MA-20, "FOR 

MEXICO : Fluids and Lubri-
cants"

 (Mexico).

LDIA0163E

LDIA0163E

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