Nissan Pathfinder: Rear Axle - Periodic Maintenance

• Wheel Hub
• Rear Drive Shaft

Wheel Hub Nissan Pathfinder R53

On-vehicle Service

Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or damage.

• Move the wheel as shown, to check for excessive play.

  

Inspection

Rear Wheel Bearing

• Check wheel hub bearing axial end play with suitable tool (A).

  

  Axial end play

  : Refer to Wheel Bearing.

• Check that wheel hub bearings operate smoothly. Rotate the wheel hub and check for irregular conditions or unusual noise.

• Replace wheel hub if there is excessive axial end play or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Rear Drive Shaft Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Inspection

Check the following items, and replace the parts as necessary.

• Check drive shaft mounting points and drive shaft joint for looseness and other damage.

  CAUTION:

  Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.

• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

B2720 Corner Sensor [rl] ++++