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Nissan Pathfinder: Rear Axle - Precautions. Preparation. Service Data and Specifications (SDS)

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Transmission & Driveline :: Rear Axle / Precautions. Preparation. Service Data and Specifications (SDS)

Precautions Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of collisions.

Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” sections of this Service Manual.

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation:

  • To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, it is recommended that all maintenance and repair be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

  • Improper repair, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag Module, see “SRS AIR BAG”.

  • Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation:

  • When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the ignition/power switch ON or engine running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing serious injury.

  • When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition/power switch OFF, disconnect the 12V battery or batteries, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precautions for Drive Shaft

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shaft:

  • Joint sub-assembly does not disassemble because it is non-overhaul parts.

  • Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.

  • Before disassembling and assembling, clean the outside of parts.

  • Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service location.

  • Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover must be placed over parts.

  • Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering to parts.

  • Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

Preparation Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Special Service Tool

The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.

Tool number

(TechMate No.)

Tool name
Description

KV38107900

(NI-52469-1)

Differential side oil seal protector

Installing drive shaft

A: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia

B: Minimum 23 mm (0.91 in)

KV40107300

(NI-51751)

Boot Band crimping tool

Installing boot bands

Commercial Service Tool

Tool name Description
Drive shaft joint puller

Removing drive shaft
Boot band & Damper band crimping tool

Installing boot band & damper bands
Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

Always Replace with New Parts

Do not Reuse These Parts Part Code For additional information:
Bush - Radius, Axle 43052H REAR WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
Bush - LWR Link, FR Axle 43052D REAR WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
Bush - LWR Link, RR Axle 43052E REAR WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
Cotter pin 43080J REAR WHEEL HUB EXPLODED VIEW
Circlip - Drive SFT 39634 REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Circlip - Drive SFT 39600F REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Shield – dust 39752X REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Band - Boot, HSG (Small) REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Band - boot, SFT (Small) REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Band - boot, HSG (Large) REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Band - boot, SFT (Large REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Boot - Fixed JT, RUB 39641K REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Boot - Slide JT, RUB 39741K REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Boot - fixed JT, RUB 39641K REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW
Ring - Snap 39010J REAR DRIVE SHAFT EXPLODED VIEW

Service Data and Specifications (SDS) Nissan Pathfinder

Wheel Bearing

Item Standard
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Drive Shaft

Joint type Wheel side Final drive side
Grease quantity

99± 10 g

(3.49 ± 0.35 oz)

114± 10 g

(4.02 ± 0.35 oz)
Boots installed length

121 mm (4.76 in)

128.1 mm (5.04 in)

* : Boot installation grooves

Boot Bands

Unit: mm (in)

Dimension (M) Wheel side Large 2.6 mm Max (0.102 Max)
Small 2.15 mm Max (0.085 Max)
Transaxle side Large Low profile type band
Small 1.5 mm Max (0.059 Max)

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual

Precautions. Preparation. Service Data and Specifications (SDS)

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