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Nissan Pathfinder: Transaxle & Transmission - Removal and Installation

Electric Shift Selector Nissan Pathfinder R53

Exploded View

1. Electric shift selector assembly        

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Shift the electric shift selector to the park position.

Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Refer to Battery Disconnect.

Remove the shift selector finisher. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

Make sure the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle cannot move with the parking brake applied.

Disconnect the harness connector from the electric shift selector.

Remove the electric shift selector bolts and remove the electric shift selector from center console assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

INSPECTION

Check the A/T position. If a malfunction is found, adjust the A/T position. Refer to Inspection.

Electric Shift Control Module Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Exploded View

1. Electric shift control module        

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove center console assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove electric shift control module bolts.

Disconnect the harness connector from the electric shift control module and remove the electric shift control module.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Paddle Shifter Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Exploded View

1. Paddle shifter 2. Steering wheel    

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove ICC steering switch. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove screws from paddle shifters. Refer to Exploded View.

Disconnect harness connectors and remove paddle shifters.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Always perform ICC system action test to check that the ICC system operates normally after replacing the distance sensor or repairing any ICC system malfunction. Refer to Description.

Dog Clutch a Position Sensor Nissan Pathfinder R53

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

When replacing dog clutch A position sensor, perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING DOG CLUTCH A POSITION SENSOR". Refer to Description.

NOTE:

When replacing dog clutch A position sensor, the harness assembly included with the service kit must be replaced.

Remove the control valve. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the bolt securing the harness pass-thru.

Inside the transaxle, disconnect the dog clutch A position sensor harness and remove harness from transaxle.

Remove bolts (A) and remove cover (1).

Remove bolts (A) and remove the dog clutch A position sensor (B).

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

When replacing dog clutch A position sensor, the harness assembly included with the service kit must be replaced.

  • Install dog clutch A position sensor assembly (B) and tighten bolts (A).

    Bolts (A) : 5.0 N·m (0.5 kg-m, 44 in-lb)

  • Installation of remaining components are in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When replacing dog clutch A position sensor, perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING DOG CLUTCH A POSITION SENSOR". Refer to Description.

Tcm Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Exploded View

1. Transaxle assembly 2. TCM    

Removal and Installation

CAUTION:

When replacing TCM, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TCM". Refer to Description.

REMOVAL

Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect harness connector from TCM. Refer to Harness Connector (lever locking type).

CAUTION:

Make sure the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle cannot move with the parking brake applied.

Remove the TCM bolts and remove the TCM from the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When replacing TCM, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TCM". Refer to Description.

Idle Stop Sensor Nissan Pathfinder

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the front air cleaner and air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove bolt (A) and disconnect harness (B).

Remove idle stop sensor.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Air Breather Hose Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the front air duct. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove air breather hose.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

  • Check that air breather hose is not collapsed or blocked due to folding or bending when installed.

  • Insert air breather hose (1) to air breather tube (2) all the way to the base of the tube.

  • Insert air breather hose to air breather tube so that the paint mark (A) is facing forward.

Oil Pan ➤ Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Control Valve Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Exploded View

1. Transaxle assembly 2. Connector tube 3. O-ring
4. Sensor assembly 5. Control valve 6. Oil pan
7. Clamp 8. O-ring 9. Adapter
10. Adapter A. Refer to Removal and Installation. B. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Removal and Installation

CAUTION:

When replacing control valve, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE". Refer to Description.

REMOVAL

Never Reuse These Parts Part # Prefix For additional information:
Hose clamp 31088F WATER HOSE EXPLODED VIEW
O-ring CONTROL VALVE EXPLODED VIEW
Wheel hub lock nut 40262 FRONT WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
Nut 40040B FRONT WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
O-ring 92471 COOLER PIPE AND HOSE EXPLODED VIEW
Gasket 20691 EXHAUST SYSTEM EXPLODED VIEW
Seal bearing 20695 EXHAUST SYSTEM EXPLODED VIEW
Bolt 20020B EXHAUST SYSTEM EXPLODED VIEW
Nut 20020A EXHAUST SYSTEM EXPLODED VIEW
Bolt 37010AA REAR PROPELLER SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Nut 37050B REAR PROPELLER SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Nut 54040B FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT EXPLODED VIEW
Nut 54060B FRONT STABILIZER EXPLODED VIEW

Remove oil pan. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove control valve bolts (A) and separate control valve assembly (1) from transaxle.

Remove bolts (A) from control valve and remove.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

  • Do not reuse O-ring.

  • Completely clean the iron powder from the magnet area of oil pan and the magnets.

Install the oil pan to the transaxle case with the following procedure.

  1. Install the control valve to the transaxle case, and then tighten the oil pan bolts to specification in sequence as shown.

    Control valve bolts : 8 N·m (0.8 kg-m, 71 in-lb)

CAUTION:

When replacing control valve, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE". Refer to Description.

Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

  • Check oil pan for foreign material.

  • If a large amount of worn material is found, clutch plate may be worn.

  • If iron powder is found, bearings, gears, or clutch plates may be worn.

  • If aluminum powder is found, bushing may be worn, or chips or burrs of aluminum casting parts may enter.

  • Check points where wear is found in all cases.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the A/T fluid level and leakage. Refer to Inspection.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE." Refer to Description.

A/t Sensor Unit Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

When replacing A/T sensor unit, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING SENSOR UNIT". Refer to Description.

Never Reuse These Parts Part # Prefix For additional information:
Hose clamp 31088F WATER HOSE EXPLODED VIEW
O-ring CONTROL VALVE EXPLODED VIEW
Wheel hub lock nut 40262 FRONT WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
Nut 40040B FRONT WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW

Remove control valve. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove bolts (A) and remove harness assembly (1).

Remove sensor assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When replacing A/T sensor unit, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING SENSOR UNIT". Refer to Description.

Differential Side Oil Seal Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen

Exploded View

1. Transaxle assembly 2. Differential side oil seal (left side) 3. Differential side oil seal (right side) (2WD models only)

Removal and Installation (LH)

REMOVAL

Never Reuse These Parts Part # Prefix For additional information:
Differential side oil seal 38342P DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL EXPLODED VIEW
Wheel hub lock nut 40262 FRONT WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
Nut 40040B FRONT WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW

Remove front drive shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation (LH).

Use oil seal remover or a similar means and remove the differential side oil seal.

CAUTION:

When removing the differential side oil seal, be careful not to scratch the oil seal mounting surfaces of the transaxle case and converter housing.

INSTALLATION

Install differential side oil seal (LH) using Tool (A) to transaxle assembly (1).

Tool (A) : — (NI-53124)

Installation of remaining components are in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation (RH)

REMOVAL

Never Reuse These Parts Part # Prefix For additional information:
Differential side oil seal 38342P DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL EXPLODED VIEW
Wheel hub lock nut 40262 FRONT WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
Nut 40040B FRONT WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW

Remove front drive shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation (RH).

Use oil seal remover or a similar means and remove the differential side oil seal.

CAUTION:

When removing the differential side oil seal, be careful not to scratch the oil seal mounting surfaces of the transaxle case and converter housing.

INSTALLATION

Install differential side oil seal (RH) using Tool (A) to transaxle assembly (1).

Tool (A) : — (NI-53125)

Installation of remaining components are in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for A/T fluid leakage. Refer to Inspection.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

Adjust A/T fluid level. Refer to Adjustment.

Water Hose Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Exploded View

1. Hose clamp 2. A/T water hose A 3. A/T water hose B
4. Transaxle assembly A. Water outlet B. Water outlet

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING:

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.

CAUTION:

Perform this step engine is cold.

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Never Reuse These Parts Part # Prefix For additional information:
Hose clamp 31088F WATER HOSE EXPLODED VIEW

Drain engine coolant. Refer to Draining.

Remove engine undercover (LH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove hose clamp, and remove A/T water hose A from A/T fluid warmer.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse hose clamp.

Remove hose clamp, and remove A/T water hose B from A/T fluid warmer.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse hose clamp.

Remove air cleaner and air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove hose clamp, and remove A/T water hose A.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse hose clamp.

Remove bolt from A/T water hose B.

Remove hose clamp, and remove A/T water hose B.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse hose clamp.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

  • Do not reuse hose clamp.

  • Hose clamp should not interfere with the spool or bulge.

*Refer to the following when installing water hose.

Water hose (1) Installation side tube (2) Direction of paint mark Hose insertion depth
A/T water hose A Water outlet Upward End reaches the 2-stage bulge.
A/T oil warmer Frontward
A/T water hose B A/T oil warmer Frontward
Water outlet Upward

*Refer to the following when installing hose clamps.

Water hose (1) Installation side tube (2) Hose clamp (3)
Direction of tab Clamping position*
Water hose A Water outlet Upward and 45° rightward A: 5-7 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in) (L) from hose end.
A/T fluid warmer Frontward
Water hose B A/T fluid warmer Forward and 45° downward B: Align with the paint mark (C) as shown.
Water outlet Downward

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant and A/T fluid.

Fluid Cooler System Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Exploded View

WITH TOW PACKAGE

NOTE:

4WD shown, 2WD similar.

1. A/T fluid cooler 2. Transaxle assembly 3. A/T fluid cooler hose A
4. Clamp 5. A/T fluid cooler hose B Clip

WITHOUT TOW PACKAGE

NOTE:

4WD shown, 2WD similar.

1. Transaxle assembly 2. A/T fluid cooler hose A 3. Clamp
4. A/T fluid cooler hose B Clip A. To radiator. Refer to Exploded View.
B. To radiator. Refer to Exploded View.        

Removal and Installation

WITH TOW PACKAGE

REMOVAL

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Remove front under cover (LH). Refer to Exploded View.

Remove the A/T fluid cooler hoses from the A/T fluid warmer using the following procedure:Remove the A/T fluid cooler hose cap (1) from the A/T fluid cooler hose (2).

Install suitable tool (A) on to the A/T fluid cooler hose at the A/T fluid warmer.

Rotate suitable tool counterclockwise 60 degrees to release snap ring.

Remove A/T fluid cooler hose (1) from the A/T fluid warmer.

(A) : Suitable tool

Using a suitable tool, release clip and separate A/T fluid cooler hose A from radiator core support.

Using a suitable tool, release clip and separate A/T fluid cooler hose B from radiator core support.

Remove front grille. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect harness connector from horn (HIGH).

Remove front bumper retainer. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove the A/T fluid cooler tube from the A/T fluid cooler using the following procedure:Remove the A/T fluid cooler hose cap (1) from the A/T fluid cooler tube (2).

Install suitable tool (A) on to the A/T fluid cooler tube at the A/T fluid cooler.

Rotate suitable tool counterclockwise 60 degrees to release snap ring.

Remove A/T fluid cooler tube (1) from the A/T fluid cooler.

(A) : Suitable tool

Remove bolts and remove A/T fluid cooler.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WITHOUT TOW PACKAGE

REMOVAL

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Remove front under cover (LH). Refer to Exploded View.

Remove the A/T fluid cooler hoses from the A/T fluid warmer using the following procedure:Remove the A/T fluid cooler hose cap (1) from the A/T fluid cooler hose (2).

Install suitable tool (A) on to the A/T fluid cooler hose at the A/T fluid warmer.

Rotate suitable tool counterclockwise 60 degrees to release snap ring.

Remove A/T fluid cooler hose (1) from the A/T fluid warmer.

(A) : Suitable tool

Using a suitable tool, release clips and separate A/T fluid cooler hose A from radiator core support.

Using a suitable tool, release clip and separate A/T fluid cooler hose B from radiator core support.

Using a suitable tool, disconnect A/T fluid cooler hose A from radiator.

Using a suitable tool, disconnect A/T fluid cooler hose B from radiator.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for A/T fluid leakage. Refer to Inspection.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

Adjust A/T fluid level. Refer to Adjustment.

A/t Fluid Warmer Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Exploded View

1. Transaxle assembly 2. A/T fluid warmer 3. Seal

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING:

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.

CAUTION:

Perform this step engine is cold.

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Never Reuse These Parts Part # Prefix For additional information:
Hose clamp 31088F WATER HOSE EXPLODED VIEW

Drain engine coolant. Refer to Draining.

Remove the front under cover (RH/LH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove hose clamp, and remove A/T water hose A from A/T fluid warmer.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse hose clamp.

Remove hose clamp, and remove A/T water hose B from A/T fluid warmer.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse hose clamp.

Remove A/T fluid cooler hose A from A/T fluid warmer.

Remove A/T fluid cooler hose B from A/T fluid warmer.

Remove A/T fluid warmer bolts and remove A/T fluid warmer.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-rings.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

  • Do not reuse hose clamp or O-rings.

  • Hose clamp should not interfere with the spool or bulge.

*Refer to the following when installing water hose.

Water hose (1) Installation side tube (2) Direction of paint mark Hose insertion depth
A/T water hose A A/T fluid warmer Frontward End reaches the 2-stage bulge.
A/T water hose B A/T fluid warmer Frontward

*Refer to the following when installing hose clamps.

Water hose (1) Installation side tube (2) Hose clamp (3)
Direction of tab Clamping position*
Water hose A A/T fluid warmer Frontward A: 5-7 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in) (L) from hose end.
Water hose B A/T fluid warmer Forward and 45° downward B: Align with the paint mark (C) as shown.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

  • Check for A/T fluid leakage. Refer to Inspection.

  • Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant and A/T fluid.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

Adjust A/T fluid level. Refer to Adjustment.

Plug Nissan Pathfinder R53

Exploded View

1. Filler plug 2. Drain plug 3. Transaxle assembly

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the plugs.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for A/T fluid leakage. Refer to Inspection.

Adjustment

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

Adjust A/T fluid level. Refer to Adjustment.

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