Nissan Pathfinder (2007 year). Manual - part 351

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket

EGS0011S

Oil Pump

EGS0011T

Steering Fluid

EGS0011U

Steering gear type

PR26AM

Outer socket

Swinging torque

0.3 

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 2.9 N·m (0.03 

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 0.29 kg-m, 3 

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 25 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance

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Measuring point: cotter pin hole of stud

4.84 

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 46.7 N (0.50 

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 4.7 kg-f, 4 

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 34 lb-f)

Rotating torque

0.3 

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 2.9 N·m (0.03 

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 0.29 kg-m, 3 

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 25 in-lb)

Axial end play

0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less

Inner socket

Swinging torque

1.0 

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 7.8 N·m (0.11 

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 0.79 kg-m, 9 

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 69 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance

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Measuring point: L mark see above, 
L=83.2 mm (3.276 in).

12.1 

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 93.7 N (1.3 

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 9.5 kg-f, 9 

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 69 lb-f)

Axial end play

0.2 mm (0.08 in) or less

Tie-rod maximum length “L” 

84.0 mm (3.31 in)

SGIA0358E

SGIA0167E

Oil pump relief hydraulic pressure

8.0 

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 8.8 mPa (81.60 

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 89.76 kg/cm

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 1276.0 psi)

Fluid capacity

Approx. 1.0 

 (2 1/8 US pt, 1 3/4 Imp pt)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

2007 Pathfinder

RAX-1

REAR AXLE

D  DRIVELINE/AXLE

CONTENTS

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SECTION 

RAX

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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2

Caution ..................................................................... 2

PREPARATION ........................................................... 3

Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) 
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ..................................... 4

WHEEL HUB  .............................................................. 5

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service  .......................... 5

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION  ......................... 5

Components ............................................................. 5
Removal and Installation  .......................................... 5

REMOVAL ............................................................. 5
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 6

REAR DRIVE SHAFT  ................................................. 7

Components ............................................................. 7
Removal and Installation  .......................................... 7

REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL  ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8

Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 8

DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .................. 9
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)  ...... 13

Wheel Bearing  ........................................................ 13
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 13

RAX-2

PRECAUTIONS

2007 Pathfinder

PRECAUTIONS

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Caution

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Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.

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Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.

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Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.

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Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service
location.

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Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean
cover must be placed over parts.

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Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adher-
ing to parts.

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Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

PREPARATION

RAX-3

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RAX

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PREPARATION

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Special Service Tools (SST)

EDS003AI

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

Commercial Service Tools

EDS003AJ

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

KV38100500
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Drift

Installing drive shaft plug
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.

KV38102200
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Drift

Installing drive shaft plug
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.

ZZA0701D

ZZA0920D

Tool name

Description

Power tools

Removing bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

RAX-4

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

2007 Pathfinder

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use 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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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Shudder

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Poor quality ride or handling

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WHEEL HUB

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WHEEL HUB

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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

EDS003AL

Inspect the components for any looseness or backlash. Inspect each component for any excessive wear or
damage. Replace any components as necessary.

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

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Move the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand to check the axial end play.
Check that the axial end play is with specification. Replace the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly as
necessary.

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Rotate the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly to check that there are no unusual noises or other
abnormal conditions. Replace the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly as necessary.

Components

EDS003AM

Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly

Removal and Installation

EDS003AN

REMOVAL

1.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.

2.

Remove the rear brake caliper, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the
rear brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to 

BR-31, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper

and Disc Rotor"

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NOTE:
Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed. 

3.

Remove the rear disc rotor.

4.

Remove the cotter pin, then remove the rear drive shaft nut using power tool.

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Discard the cotter pin, use a new one for installation.

5.

Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to 

RAX-7, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

Remove the four rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.

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Discard the four rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, use new ones for installation.

7.

Remove the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

WDIA0229E

1.

Back plate

2.

Rear wheel hub and bearing assembly

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Wheel stud

4.

Rear disc rotor

5.

Cotter pin

RAX-6

WHEEL HUB

2007 Pathfinder

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Use a new cotter pin for installation.

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Use new rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts for installation.