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Edition:

August 201

Publication No. SM2E-1R51U2

FOREWORD

This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 201

NISSAN PATHFINDER.

In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,

this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the

PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting

any repair task.

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information

at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-

cations and methods at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of

the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.

The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a

manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.

Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician

and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service

procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended

by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal

safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service

method selected.

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2012

QUICK REFERENCE CHART: PATHFINDER

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Engine Tune-up Data: VQ40DE

INFOID:0000000007837584

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVE BELT

SPARK PLUG

Cylinder arrangement

V-6

Displacement cm

(cu in)

3,954 (241.30)

Bore and stroke mm (in)

95.5

92.0 (3.76

3.622)

Valve arrangement

DOHC

Firing order

1-2-3-4-5-6

Number of piston rings

Compression

Oil

Number of main bearings

Compression ratio

9.7

Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm

, psi)/300 rpm

Standard

1,275 (13.0, 185)

Minimum

981 (10.0, 142)

Differential limit between cylinders

98 (1.0, 14)

Cylinder number

Valve timing
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)

Unit: degree

244

240

−

SEM713A

PBIC0187E

Tension of drive belts

Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner

QUICK REFERENCE CHART: PATHFINDER

2012

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Engine Tune-up Data: VK56DE

INFOID:0000000007837583

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVE BELTS

Application

United States and Canada

Mexico

Make

NGK

Standard type*

DILFR5A-11

PLFR5A-11

Gap (nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Cylinder arrangement

V-8

Displacement cm

(in

)

5,552 (338.80)

Bore and stroke mm (in)

98 x 92 (3.86 x 3.62)

Valve arrangement

DOHC

Firing order

1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2

Number of piston rings

Compression

Oil

Number of main bearings

Compression ratio

9.8:1

Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm

, psi)/rpm

Standard

1,520 (15.5, 220)/200

Minimum

1,324 (13.5, 192)/200

Differential limit between cylinders

98 (1.0, 14)/200

Cylinder number

Valve timing

Unit: degree

244

232

SEM957C

PBIC0187E

2012

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SPARK PLUG

Unit: mm (in)

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)

INFOID:0000000007837582

*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 35

′

(35.43

)

*3: Target value 31

′

(31.37

)

*4: Target value 35

′

(35.55

)

*5: Target value 31

′

(31.63

)

Tension of drive belts

Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner

Make

NGK

Standard type*

DILFR5A-11

Gap (nominal)

1.1 (0.043)

Drive type

2WD

4WD

Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

-0

′

(-0.50

)

-0

′

(-0.25

)

Nominal

′

(0.25

)

′

(0.50

)

Maximum

′

(1.00

)

′

(1.25

)

Cross camber

′

(0.75

) or less

′

(0.75

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(2.25

)

′

(2.00

)

Nominal

′

(3.00

)

′

(2.75

)

Maximum

′

(3.75

)

′

(3.50

)

Cross caster

′

(0.75

) or less

′

(0.75

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Nominal

′

(13.00

)

′

(12.75

)

Total toe-in

Distance (A

−

Minimum

2.1 mm (0.08 in)

Nominal

3.1 mm (0.12 in)

Maximum

4.1 mm (0.16 in)

Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(0.08

)

′

(0.08

)

Nominal

′

(0.12

)

′

(0.12

)

Maximum

′

(0.15

)

′

(0.15

)

Wheel turning angle (full turn)

Inside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

′

– 35

′

(33.43

– 35.43

)

′

– 35

′

(33.55

– 35.55

)

Outside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

′

– 31

′

(29.37

– 31.37

)

′

– 31

′

(29.63

– 31.63

)

SFA234AC

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Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)

INFOID:0000000007837580

*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designed positions.

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*

)

INFOID:0000000007837581

Unit: mm (in)

*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

- 0

′

(- 0.53

)

Nominal

- 0

′

(- 0.03

)

Maximum

′

(0.47

)

Toe-in

Distance difference between right and
left side (AR-BR)-(AL-BL)

:Front

Minimum

-2 mm (-0.08 in)

Nominal

0 mm (0 in)

Maximum

2 mm (0.08 in)

Distance [left side (AL-BL) or right
side (AR-BR)] from center line of body

Minimum

- 1.4 mm (- 0.055 in)

Nominal

1.9 mm (0.075 in)

Maximum

5.2 mm (0.205 in)

Angle (left side or right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

- 0

3' (-0.05

)

Nominal

4' (0.07

)

Maximum

11' (0.18

)

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Engine

VQ40DE

VK56DE

Drive type

2WD

4WD

Tire size

P245/75R16

P265/65R17

P265/60R18

P245/75R16

P265/65R17 P265/60R18

P265/60R18

Front wheelarch height
(Hf)

867

(34.13)

865

(34.06)

867

(34.13)

875

(34.45)

874

(34.41)

891

(35.08)

876

(34.49)

Rear wheelarch height
(Hr)

875

(34.45)

873

(34.37)

875

(34.45)

884

(34.80)

883

(34.76)

901

(35.47)

886

(34.88)

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