Nissan Pathfinder: Front Axle - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting (Symptom Diagnosis). Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Transmission & Driveline :: Front Axle / Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting (Symptom Diagnosis). Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
- Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting (Symptom Diagnosis)
- Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting (Symptom Diagnosis) Nissan Pathfinder 2022
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
| SYMPTOM | |||||||||
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| Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS | DRIVE SHAFT | FRONT AXLE | Reference | ||||||
| Noise | Shake | Noise | Shake | Vibration | Shimmy | Shudder | Poor quality ride or handling | ||
| Excessive joint angle | × | × | — | ||||||
| Joint sliding resistance | × | Refer to Inspection | |||||||
| Imbalance | × | — | |||||||
| Improper installation, looseness | × | × | × | × | × | × | Refer to Exploded View | ||
| Parts interference | × | × | × | × | × | — | |||
| Wheel bearing damage | × | × | × | × | × | Refer to Inspection | |||
| FRONT SUSPENSION | × | × | × | × | × | × | × | × | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
| TIRE | × | × | × | × | × | × | × | × | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
| ROAD WHEEL | × | × | × | × | × | × | × | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart | |
| BRAKE | × | × | × | × | × | × | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart | ||
| STEERING | × | × | × | × | × | × | × | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart | |
×: Applicable
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) Nissan Pathfinder 2025
Wheel Bearing
| Item | Standard |
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| Axial end play | 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less |
Drive Shaft
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| Joint type | Wheel side | Transaxle side | ||
| Grease quantity |
155 ± 10 g (5.47 ± 0.35 oz) |
275 ± 10 g (9.70 ± 0.35 oz) |
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| Boots installed length (L) | 147 mm (5.79 in) | 184.1 mm (7.25 in) | ||
* : Boot installation grooves
Dynamic Damper
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| LH | RH | |||
| Dimension (A) | 240.5 ± 3 mm (9.47 ± 0.12 in) | 226 ± 3 mm (8.90 ± 0.12 in) | ||
| Dimension (B) | 70 mm (2.76 in) | 70 mm (2.76 in) | ||
Boot Bands
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| Dimension (M) | 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in) | |
Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting (Symptom Diagnosis). Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
- Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting (Symptom Diagnosis)
- Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
Contact Us
Nissan Pathfinder Info Center
Email: info@nipathfinder.com
Phone: +1 (800) 123-4567
Address: 123 Pathfinder Blvd, Nashville, TN 37214, USA
Working Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)
