Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 629

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Sliding hammer

Removing drive shaft

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

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PIIB1407E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

×: Applicable

Reference

—

FA

X-7, "Ins

pe

ct

io

n"

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F

AX-8,

 "Ex

plo

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V

iew"

—

FA

X-6, "Ins

pe

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FA

X-7, "Ins

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FSU-3,

 "NVH T

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art"

Refe

r to

 FRONT A

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in 

thi

s 

ch

art

WT

-5

6,

 "NVH T

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les

ho

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ing

 Ch

art"

WT

-5

6,

 "NVH T

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ho

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Re

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to 

DRI

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 th

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ST

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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

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FRONT S

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SPENSION

FRONT A

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ROAD WHEE

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DRIVE SHAFT

BRAKE

STE

E

RING

Symptom

DRIVE 
SHAFT

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

FRONT 
AXLE

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Vibration

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shimmy

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shudder

×

×

×

×

×

×

Poor quality ride or handling

×

×

×

×

×

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FRONT WHEEL HUB

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT WHEEL HUB

Inspection

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• Move the wheel hub and bearing assembly in an axial direction by hand to verify that looseness of wheel

hub and bearing exists. If any looseness exists, replace the wheel hub and bearing assembly

• Rotate wheel hub to verify if unusual noises or other irregular conditions exist. If any irregular conditions

exist, replace the wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FAX-31, "Wheel Bearing"

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

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• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.