Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 415

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PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

BASIC INSPECTION

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

• Inspect the propeller shaft tube for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

• Check bearings for noise or damage. If damaged, replace as necessary.

PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION

NOTE:

If vibration is present at high speed, check propeller shaft runout first, then check mounting between propeller

shaft and companion flange.

1. Measure the runout of the propeller shaft tube at several points

by rotating the final drive companion flange with your hands.

• Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point “ ”).

2. If the runout still exceeds specifications, disconnect the propeller shaft at the final drive companion flange;

then rotate the companion flange 90

°, 180°, 270° and reconnect propeller shaft.

3. Check the runout again. If the runout still exceeds specifications, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
4. After installation, check for vibration by driving the vehicle.

Propeller shaft runout

: Refer to

DLN-107, "Pro-

peller Shaft Runout"

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Dimension

(A): 612.0 mm (24.09 in)
(B): 474.5 mm (18.68 in)

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Move the CVT shift selector to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
2. Put matching marks onto propeller shaft flange yokes, final drive

torsional damper, and transfer companion flange.

CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage propeller

shaft flange yokes, final drive torsional damper or transfer

companion flange.

3. Remove front heat insulator.

1.

Propeller shaft assembly

2.

Center bearing mounting bracket 
(upper)

3.

Clip

4.

Center bearing mounting bracket 
(lower)

: Vehicle front

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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4. Loosen nuts of center bearing mounting brackets (upper/lower).

CAUTION:

Tighten nuts temporarily.

5. Remove propeller shaft assembly bolts and nuts.Refer to 

DLN-103, "Exploded View"

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6. Remove center bearing mounting bracket nuts.
7. Remove propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:

If constant velocity joint was bent during propeller shaft assembly removal, installation, or trans-

portation, its boot may be damaged. Wrap boot with shop cloth or rubber to protect boot from

damage.

8. Remove clips in center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower).
9. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

DLN-105, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Install center bearing mounting bracket (upper) (1) with its arrow

mark (A) facing forward.

• Adjust position of center bearing mounting bracket (upper), center

bearing mounting bracket (lower) (2) sliding back and forth to pre-

vent play in thrust direction of center bearing insulator (3). Install

center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower) to vehicle.

• Align matching marks to install propeller shaft assembly to final

drive and transfer companion flanges.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

DLN-105, "Inspec-

tion"

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• After tightening the bolts and nuts to the specified torque, check

that the bolts (3) on the flange side are tightened as shown.

- Final drive assembly (1)

- Propeller shaft assembly (2)

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• If propeller shaft assembly or final drive assembly has been replaced, connect them as follows:

- Install propeller shaft (1) while aligning its matching mark (A) with

the matching mark (B) of the final drive (2) on the joint as close as

possible.

- Tighten bolts and nuts of propeller shaft and final drive to the spec-

ified torque.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance

Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Propeller Shaft Runout

Check propeller shaft runout at measuring points with a dial indica-

tor. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assem-

bly.

• Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point “ ”).

Journal Axial Play

As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial

play of joint. If it is outside the standard, replace propeller shaft

assembly. 

CAUTION:

Never disassemble joints.

Center Bearing

Check center bearing for noise and damage. If noise or damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

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Propeller shaft runout

: Refer to 

DLN-107, "Pro-

peller Shaft Runout"

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: Vehicle front

Dimension

(A) 612.0 mm (24.09 in)
(B) 474.5 mm (18.68 in)

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Journal axial play

: Refer to 

DLN-107, "Jour-

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