Nissan Pathfinder (2008 year). Manual - part 488

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Checking Transfer Fluid

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CAUTION:

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

MA-6

.

FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL

1.

Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.

2.

Check fluid level from the filler plug hole.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking fluid level.
• Check the ATX14B as shown.

• Check the TX15B as shown.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-149,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

 (ATX14B), 

DLN-288, "Disassembly and Assembly"

 (TX15B).

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Changing Transfer Fluid

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CAUTION:

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

MA-6

.

DRAINING

1.

Stop engine.

2.

Remove the drain plug and gasket. Drain the fluid.

A/T fluid level gauge bolt

: Refer to 

TM-224, "2WD : Exploded View"

  for 

(2WD) or 

TM-228, "4WD : Exploded View"

  for 

(4WD).

SDIA3209E

SDIA3287E

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• Remove the ATX14B drain plug as shown.

• Remove the TX15B drain plug as shown.

3.

Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-149,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

 (ATX14B), 

DLN-288, "Disassembly and Assembly"

 (TX15B).

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1.

Remove the filler plug and gasket.
• Check the ATX14B as shown.

• Check the TX15B as shown.

2.

Fill the transfer with new fluid until the fluid level reaches the specified limit near the filler plug hole.

SDIA3208E

SDIA3286E

SDIA3209E

SDIA3287E

Fluid grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

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CAUTION:

Carefully fill fluid. (Fill up for approx. 3 minutes.)

3.

Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check fluid level again.

4.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-149,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

 (ATX14B), 

DLN-288, "Disassembly and Assembly"

 (TX15B).

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Checking Propeller Shaft

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Check the front and rear propeller shafts for damage, dents, and cracks. Check the joints for looseness and
any damage. Repair or replace as necessary. Refer to 

DLN-200, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

.

Checking Front Final Drive Oil

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

MA-6

.

R180A

1.

Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.

2.

Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as
shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the front final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-345,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

M205

1.

Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.

2.

Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as
shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3.

Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the
front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to 

DLN-378, "Disassembly and Assembly"

.

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-26, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

.

Changing Front Final Drive Oil

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

MA-6

.

R180A

DRAINING

1.

Stop the engine.

LDIA0176E

LDIA0176E

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2.

Remove the drain plug and gasket from the front final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil.

3.

Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the front final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-345,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1.

Remove the filler plug and gasket from the front final drive
assembly.

2.

Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the front final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-345,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

M205

DRAINING
1.

Stop the engine.

2.

Remove the drain plug from the front final drive assembly to drain the differential gear oil.

3.

Install the drain plug with sealant applied on the threads to the front final drive assembly. Tighten to the
specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-378, "Disassembly and Assembly"

.

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-26, "Recommended Chemical Prod-

ucts and Sealants"

.

FILLING

1.

Remove the filler plug from the front final drive assembly.

2.

Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3.

Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the
front final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to 

DLN-378, "Disassembly and Assembly"

.

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-26, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

.

Checking Rear Final Drive Oil

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

MA-6

.

R200

1.

Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the rear final drive assembly or around it.

LDIA0175E

Differential gear oil 
grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids 

and Lubricants"

.

LDIA0176E

Differential gear oil 
grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids 

and Lubricants"

.

LDIA0176E

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2.

Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as
shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-413,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

R230

1.

Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the rear final drive assembly or around it.

2.

Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as
shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-450,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Changing Rear Final Drive Oil

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

MA-6

.

R200

DRAINING

1.

Stop the engine.

2.

Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil.

3.

Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-413,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1.

Remove the filler plug and gasket from the rear final drive ass-
mebly.

2.

Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-413,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

.

CAUTION:

LDIA0163E

LLIA0068E

LDIA0162E

Differential gear oil 
grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and 

Lubricants"

.

LDIA0163E

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Do not reuse gasket.

R230

DRAINING

1.

Stop the engine.

2.

Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil.

3.

Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-450,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING
1.

Remove the filler plug and gasket from the rear final drive
assembly.

2.

Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-450,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Balancing Wheels

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WHEEL BALANCE REMOVAL

1.

Remove wheel and tire using power tool.

2.

Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the wheel.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to scratch the wheel during removal.
• After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agent from the wheel.

WHEEL BALANCE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

• If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting,

select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for wheels.

1.

Set wheel on wheel balancer using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.

2.

When inner and outer imbalance values are shown on the wheel balancer indicator, multiply outer imbal-
ance value by 1.6 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight with
a value closest to the calculated value and install it to the designated outer position of, or at the desig-
nated angle in relation to the road wheel.

CAUTION:

• Do not install the inner balance weight before installing the outer balance weight.
• Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the mating surface of the wheel.

LLIA0068E

Differential gear oil 
grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and 

Lubricants"

.

LLIA0068E

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Indicated imbalance value 

×

 5/3 = balance weight to be installed

Calculation example:
23 g (0.81 oz) 

×

 5/3 = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) = 40 g (1.41 oz) balance

weight (closer to calculated balance weight value)
Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated
balance weight value.
Example:
37.4 g = 35 g (1.23 oz)
37.5 g = 40 g (1.41 oz)

a.

Install balance weight in the position shown.

b.

When installing balance weight to wheels, set it into the grooved
area on the inner wall of the wheel as shown so that the balance
weight center is aligned with the wheel balancer indication posi-
tion (angle).

CAUTION:

• Always use Genuine NISSAN adhesion balance weights.
• Balance weights are not reusable; always replace with

new ones.

• Do not install more than three sheets of balance weights.

c.

If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install
two balance weight sheets in line with each other as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not install one balance weight sheet on top of another.

3.

Start wheel balancer again.

4.

Install drive-in balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the
wheel balancer indication position (angle).

CAUTION:

Do not install more than two balance weights.

5.

Start wheel balancer. Make sure that inner and outer residual
imbalance values are 5 g (0.18 oz) each or below.
• If either residual imbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.18 oz),

repeat installation procedures.

Wheel Balance (Maximum Allowable Imbalance)

SMA054D

WDIA0060E

SMA056D

Maximum allowable imbalance

Dynamic (at rim flange)

5 g (0.18 oz) (one side)

Static

10 g (0.35 oz)

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Tire Rotation

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1.

Rotate the tires on each side from front to back as shown, using
power tool.

• Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service inter-

vals. Refer to 

MA-4

.

• Do not include the spare tire when rotating the tires.

CAUTION:

When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by divid-
ing the work two to three times in order to prevent the
wheels from developing any distortion.

2.

Adjust the tire pressure to specification. Refer to 

WT-40, "Tire"

.

3.

After the tire rotation, retighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle has been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles),
and also after a wheel and tire have been installed such as after repairing a flat tire.

Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks

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• Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank. It should be

between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir tank.

• Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.
• If the fluid level is extremely low, check the brake system.
• If the brake warning lamp comes on when the fluid is at the correct

level, check the brake fluid level switch and the parking brake
switch.

CheckingBrake Line and Cables

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1.

Check the brake lines and hoses for cracks, deterioration, and
other damage. Replace any damaged parts.

CAUTION:

If brake fluid leaks are visible around the brake line joints,
retighten the joint, or replace damaged parts as necessary.

2.

Check for brake fluid leaks by fully depressing brake pedal while
engine is running.

Checking Disc Brake

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ROTOR

Wheel nuts

: Refer to 

WT-36, "Rotation"

.

SMA829C

LFIA0234E

SBR389C