Nissan Pathfinder (2006 year). Manual — part 361

PREPARATION

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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

2006 Pathfinder

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart

EDS003AK

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

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: Applicable

Reference page

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REAR FINAL

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FRONT AXLE

FRONT SUSPENSION

REAR SUSPENSION

TIRES

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BRAKE

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Symptom

Noise

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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-32, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper

and Disc Rotor"

.

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"

.

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

3.

Wheel stud

4.

Rear disc rotor

5.

Cotter pin

RAX-6

WHEEL HUB

2006 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.

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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Components

EDS003AO

Rear Drive Shaft Assembly

Removal and Installation

EDS003AP

REMOVAL

1.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.

2.

Remove the cotter pin and discard, then remove the lock nut from the drive shaft.

●

Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.

3.

Remove the six rear drive shaft bolts from the rear final drive assembly flange using power tool.

●

Do not reuse the rear drive shaft bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.

4.

Separate the rear drive shaft from the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end of
the rear drive shaft with a suitable hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable
puller.

5.

Remove the rear drive shaft.

CAUTION:

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When removing the rear drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the rear drive shaft
joint.

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Do not excessively extend the slide joint.

WDIA0230E

1.

Rear final drive assembly

2.

Rear drive shaft

3.

Rear wheel hub and bearing assembly

4.

Rear disc rotor

5.

Cotter pin

RAX-8

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

2006 Pathfinder

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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Move the joint up and down, left and right, and in the axial direc-
tion. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.

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Check the boot for cracks or other damage, and for any grease
leakage.

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If necessary, disassemble the drive shaft, and repair as neces-
sary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts and washers, discard after removal and use new bolts and
washers for installation.

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Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.

Disassembly and Assembly

EDS003AQ

DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side

1.

Mount the drive shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.

2.

Remove the boot bands.

3.

If the plug needs to be removed, move the boot to the wheel side, then drive the plug out using a suitable
plastic hammer.

RAA0030D

1.

Plug

2.

Housing

3.

Snap ring

4.

Ball cage, steel ball and liner race assembly

5.

Stopper ring

6.

Boot band

7.

Boot

8.

Shaft

9.

Circlip

10. Joint sub-assembly

WDIA0221E

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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4.

Remove the stopper ring with a flat-bladed screwdriver as
shown, and pull the housing out.

5.

Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball and
inner race assembly from the drive shaft.

6.

Remove the boot from the drive shaft.

7.

Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels.

Wheel Side

1.

Mount the drive shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.

2.

Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly.

3.

Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into
the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint sub-
assembly out of the drive shaft as shown.

CAUTION:

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If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.

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Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the
joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.

4.

Remove the boot from the drive shaft.

5.

Remove the circlip from the drive shaft.

6.

While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease on the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Drive Shaft

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Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.

Joint Sub-assembly

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Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.

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Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.

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Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.

SRA249A

SFA514A

SDIA0606E

RAX-10

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

2006 Pathfinder

CAUTION:

If any defective conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire
joint sub-assembly.

NOTE:
Install a new housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race as a set.

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Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.

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Check for any damage to the drive shaft screws.

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Check for any deformation of the boot installation components.

Ball Cage

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Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.

Steel Ball

●

Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.

Inner Race

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Check the ball sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.

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Check for any damage to the serrated part.

ASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side

1.

If the plug has been removed, use Tool to press in a new one.

NOTE:
Discard the old plug and use a new one for assembly.

2.

Wrap the serrated part of the shaft with tape. Install the boot
band and boot to shaft.

NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for
assembly.

3.

Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the shaft.

4.

Install the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly on the
shaft, and secure them tightly using the snap ring.

NOTE:
Discard the old snap ring and use a new one for assembly.

Tool number

: KV38100500 (

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: KV38102200 (

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SDIA1153E

SFA800

SDIA1125E