Nissan Pathfinder (2008 year). Manual - part 487

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK56DE)

INSTALLATION

1.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Changing Engine Oil

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin

contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.

1.

Warm up the engine, and check for any oil leaks.

2.

Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.

3.

Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.

4.

Install a new washer on the oil drain plug, then install the oil drain plug in the oil pan.

CAUTION:

Clean the drain plug and install with a new washer.

5.

Refill the engine with new specified engine oil.

CAUTION:

The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the “Refill oil capacity” val-
ues as a reference and check the oil level using the dipstick when filling the engine with oil.

6.

Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for any oil leaks.

7.

Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.

8.

Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as nec-
essary and install the oil filler cap. Refer to 

LU-24, "Inspection"

.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the engine with oil.

Changing Oil Filter

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1.

Remove the undercover using power tool.

2.

Remove the oil filter using Tool.

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil
are hot.

CAUTION:

• Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine NIS-

SAN Oil Filter or equivalent.

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any

engine oil leakage or spillage.

• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine and vehicle.

Oil drain plug

: Refer to 

EM-173, "Removal and Installation"

.

Oil grade and viscosity

: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

Oil capacity

: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

SMA954C

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

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3.

Remove any foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.

4.

Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil fil-
ter as shown.

5.

Screw on the oil filter manually until a slight resistance is felt,
then tighten the oil filter an additional 2/3 turn as shown. Or
tighten to specification.

6.

Install the undercover.

7.

Check the engine oil level using the dipstick as shown, adjust
the engine oil level as necessary.

8.

Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks, correct as nec-
essary.

9.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

10. Check the engine oil level using the dipstick and adjust the

engine oil level as necessary.

Changing Spark Plugs

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SMA010

Oil filter

: 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

SMA702C

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK56DE)

REMOVAL

1.

Remove the ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-177, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Remove the spark plug using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock it.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.

• If the spark plug tip is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.

• Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between change

intervals.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock spark plug.

1.

Ignition coil

2.

Spark plug

SEM294A

SMA773C

Cleaner air pressure

: Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm

2

, 85 psi)

Cleaning time

: Less than 20 seconds

SMA806CA

Make

NGK

Model

Standard

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Checking EVAP Vapor Line

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1.

Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing
or deterioration.

2.

Inspect vacuum relief valve of fuel tank filler cap for clogging and sticking.
Refer to 

EC-950, "How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage"

.

Standard type

DILFR5A-11

Gap (Nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Changing the In-cabin Microfilter

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1.

Open the lower glove box and press in on the sides so that it will
open completely allowing it to hang by the cord.

2.

Remove the screw and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.

3.

Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the front heater and cool-
ing unit housing.

4.

Insert the first new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater and
cooling unit housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the sec-
ond new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater and cooling unit
housing.
NOTE:
The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The
end of the microfilter with the arrow should face the rear of the
vehicle. The arrows should point downward.

5.

Install the in-cabin microfilter cover.

6.

Close the lower glove box completely.

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Checking the Exhaust System

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Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.

Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

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1.

Before driving, the A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid
temperatures of 30

°

 to 50

°

 C (86

°

 to 122

°

 F) using the “COLD”

range on the A/T fluid level gauge as follows:

a.

Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.

b.

Start the engine and move the selector lever through each gear
position. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position.

c.

Check the A/T fluid level with the engine idling.

d.

Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint-
free paper.

CAUTION:

When wiping the A/T fluid from the A/T fluid level gauge,
always use a lint-free paper, not a cloth.

e.

Re-insert the A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging
pipe until the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe
as shown.

CAUTION:

To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until
the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe, with
the gauge reversed from the normal inserted position.

f.

Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and note the A/T fluid level. If
the A/T fluid level is at low side of range, add A/T fluid to the
transmission through the A/T fluid charging pipe.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the transmission with A/T fluid.

g.

Install the A/T fluid level gauge and the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.

2.

Warm up the engine and transmission.

3.

Check for any A/T fluid leaks.

4.

Drive the vehicle to increase the A/T fluid temperature to 80

°

 C (176

°

 F).

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A/T fluid level gauge bolt

: Refer to 

TM-224, "2WD : Exploded View"

  for 

(2WD) or 

TM-228, "4WD : Exploded View"

  for 

(4WD).

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5.

Allow the A/T fluid temperature to fall to approximately 65

°

C (149

°

F). Use the CONSULT-II to monitor the

A/T fluid temperature as follows:

NOTE:
The A/T fluid level will be significantly affected by the A/T fluid temperature as shown. Therefore monitor
the A/T fluid temperature data using the CONSULT-II.

a.

Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.

b.

Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-II.

c.

Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.

6.

Re-check the A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approxi-
mately 65

°

C (149

°

F) using the “HOT” range on the A/T fluid

level gauge as shown. The HOT range is between 50

°

 - 80

°

 C

(122

°

 - 176

°

 F).

CAUTION:

• When wiping the A/T fluid from the A/T fluid level gauge,

always use lint-free paper, not a cloth.

• To check the A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level

gauge until the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charg-
ing pipe, with the gauge reversed from the normal
inserted position as shown.

7.

Check the A/T fluid condition.
• If the A/T fluid is very dark or has some burned smell, there

may be an internal problem with the transmission. Refer to

TM-180

 . Flush the transmission cooling system after repairing

the transmission.

• If the A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands,

etc.), replace the radiator and flush the transmission cooler
lines using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repairing
the transmission.

8.

Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.

9.

Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

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A/T fluid level gauge bolt

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TM-224, "2WD : Exploded View"

  for 

(2WD) or 

TM-228, "4WD : Exploded View"

  for 

(4WD).

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Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

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 .

1.

Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80

°

 C (176

°

 F).

2.

Stop the engine.

3.

Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.

4.

Drain the A/T fluid from the drain plug hole, then install the drain
plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T
fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid.
Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as
shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.

• To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission oil coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charg-

ing pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmis-
sion oil cooler hose return line.

• When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is

about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount
of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% of the specified capacity.

CAUTION:

• Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF and do not mix with other fluids.
• Using A/T fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability

and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is
not covered by the warranty.

• When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating

parts such as the exhaust manifold.

• Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.

5.

Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

6.

Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80

°

 C (176

°

 F).

7.

Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty,
repeat steps 2 through 6.

8.

Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.

9.

Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

Drain plug

: Refer to 

TM-232, "Exploded View"

 .

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A/T fluid grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

 .

A/T fluid level gauge bolt

: Refer to 

TM-224, "2WD : Exploded View"

  for 

(2WD) or 

TM-228, "4WD : Exploded View"

  for 

(4WD).

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