Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 1109

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW

BASIC INSPECTION

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW

Work Flow

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OVERALL SEQUENCE

DETAILED FLOW

1.

 OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOM

Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the conditions and environment under

which the malfunction occurred.

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW

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2.

 CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM

Check the malfunction on the vehicle that the customer describes.

Inspect the relation of the symptoms and the condition when the symptoms occur.

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3.

 IDENTIFY THE MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM WITH SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Use Symptom diagnosis from the symptom inspection result in step 2 and then identify where to start perform-

ing the diagnosis based on possible causes and symptoms. Refer to 

ST-40, "Symptom Table"

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4.

 PERFORM THE COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OF THE OF THE APPLICABLE SYSTEM

Perform the diagnosis with Component diagnosis of the applicable system.

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5.

 REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the specified malfunctioning parts.

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6.

 FINAL CHECK

Check that malfunctions are not reproduced when obtaining the malfunction information from the customer,

referring to the symptom inspection result in step 2.
Are the malfunctions corrected?

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POWER STEERING FLUID

POWER STEERING FLUID

Inspection

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FLUID LEVEL

Check power steering fluid level at the scale on the power steering

reservoir cap indicator.

• Check power steering fluid level with engine stopped and the fluid

temp between 0 – 30

° C (32 – 86° F).

• Power steering fluid level should be between the hatching area on

the power steering reservoir cap indicator.

CAUTION:

• Do not overfill.

• Do not reuse used power steering fluid.

• Recommended power steering fluid is Genuine NISSAN E-

PSF or equivalent. Refer to 

MA-15, "FOR USA AND CANADA :

Fluids and Lubricants"

 (United States and Canada) or 

MA-16,

"FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants"

 (Mexico).

NOTE:

Power steering fluid level marks are on the reservoir and also on the power steering reservoir cap indicator.

FLUID LEAKAGE

Check the power steering hydraulic system for leaks, cracks, dam-

age, loose connections, chafing or deterioration. Repair or replace

as necessary.
1. Start engine and allow engine to idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to

check fluid leakage.

CAUTION:

Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more

than 10 seconds. Damage to power steering oil pump may

occur. 

4. If power steering fluid leakage at connections is noticed, loosen flare nut and retighten. 

CAUTION:

Do not over tighten flare nut as damage to O-ring and connection can occur.

5. If power steering fluid leakage from the power steering oil pump is noticed, repair connection or replace

power steering oil pump. Refer to 

ST-52, "Removal and Installation"

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6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of power steering fluid. Power steering fluid indicates a leak

from the power steering gear, replace as necessary. Refer to 

ST-48, "Removal and Installation - 2WD"

(2WD) or 

ST-49, "Removal and Installation - 4WD"

 (4WD).

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