Nissan Pathfinder: Rear Suspension - 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 2025
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
| Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS | SYMPTOM | Reference | |||||
| FRONT SUSPENSION | |||||||
| Noise | Shake | Vibration | Shimmy | Shudder | Poor quality ride or handling | ||
| Improper installation, looseness | x | x | x | x | x | x | Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View |
| Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection | x | x | x | x | x | x | Refer to Exploded View |
| Bushing or mounting deterioration | x | x | x | x | x | x | — |
| Parts interference | x | x | x | x | — | x | — |
| Spring fatigue | x | — | x | — | — | x | — |
| Suspension looseness | x | x | — | — | — | — | Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View, Refer to Exploded View |
| Incorrect wheel alignment | — | — | — | x | — | x | Refer to Inspection and Adjustment |
| Stabilizer bar fatigue | — | — | — | — | — | x | Refer to Inspection and Adjustment |
| PROPELLER SHAFT (4WD) | x | x | x | — | — | — | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
| DIFFERENTIAL (4WD) | x | — | — | — | — | — | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
| REAR AXLE | x | x | x | x | x | x | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
| TIRE | x | x | x | x | x | x | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
| ROAD WHEEL | x | x | — | x | x | x | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
| DRIVE SHAFT | x | x | x | — | — | — | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
| BRAKES | x | x | — | x | x | — | Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart |
×: Applicable
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen
Wheel Alignment (Unladen)
| Item | Except for ROCK CREEK® | ROCK CREEK® | ||
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Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) |
Minimum | –1° 27′ 00′′ (–1.450°) | –1° 06′ 36′′ (–1.110°) | |
| Nominal | –0° 42′ 00′′ (–0.700°) | –0° 21′ 36′′ (–0.360°) | ||
| Maximum | 0° 03′ 00′′ (0.050°) | 0° 23′ 24′′ (0.390°) | ||
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| Total toe-in | Distance (A - B) | Minimum | Out 0.8 mm (Out 0.031 in) | Out 1.6 mm (Out 0.063 in) |
| Nominal | In 3.2 mm (In 0.126 in) | In 2.4 mm (In 0.094 in) | ||
| Maximum | In 7.2 mm (In 0.283 in) | In 6.4 mm (In 0.252 in) | ||
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Angle (LH and RH) Degree minute (Decimal degree) |
Minimum | Out 0° 03′ 36′′ (Out 0.06°) | Out 0° 07′ 12′′ (Out 0.12°) | |
| Nominal | In 0° 14′ 24′′ (In 0.24°) | In 0° 10′ 48′′ (In 0.18°) | ||
| Maximum | In 0° 32′ 24′′ (In 0.54°) | In 0° 28′ 48′′ (In 0.48°) | ||
*: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in designated positions.
Ball Joint
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Swing torque | 0.5 – 3.4 N·m (0.05 – 0.35 kg-m, 4 – 30 in-lb) |
| Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position) | 8.1 – 54.8 N (0.83 – 5.59 kg, 1.82 – 12.32 lb) |
Wheelarch Height
Wheelarch Height
UNITED STATES
Unit: mm (in)
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| Axle type | 2WD | 4WD | ||||||
| Wheel size | 255/60R18 | 255/50R20 | 255/60R18 | 255/60R18 | 265/60R18 | 255/50R20 | ||
| Grade | S, SV, SL | Platinum | S, SV, SL (with 8 passenger) | SV (with 7 passenger) | ROCK CREEK® | Platinum | ||
| Front (Hf) | 836 (32.91) | 838 (32.99) | 836 (32.91) | 836 (32.91) | 854 (33.62) | 838 (32.99) | ||
| Rear (Hr) | 856 (33.70) | 854 (33.62) | 856 (33.70) | 855 (33.66) | 869 (34.21) | 853 (33.58) | ||
Measure value under unladen conditions. (Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions).
CANADA
Unit: mm (in)
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| Axle type | 4WD | ||||||||
| Wheel size | 265/60R18 | 255/60R18 | 255/50R20 | ||||||
| Grade | ROCK CREEK® | S | SV | SL | Platinum | ||||
| Front (Hf) | 854 (33.62) | 836 (32.91) | 839 (33.03) | ||||||
| Rear (Hr) | 869 (34.21) | 855 (33.66) | 853 (33.58) | ||||||
Measure value under unladen* conditions. (Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions).
MEXICO
Unit: mm (in)
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| Axle type | 2WD | 4WD | ||
| Wheel size | 255/60R18 | 255/50R20 | ||
| Grade | Sense | Advance | Exclusive | Exclusive 4WD |
| Front (Hf) | 836 (32.91) | 838 (32.99) | ||
| Rear (Hf) | 856 (33.70) | 854 (33.62) | 853 (33.58) | |
Measure value under unladen* conditions. (Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions).
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)
