Nissan Pathfinder: Driveline - Rear Propeller Shaft: 3fcj-Cvj

• Precautions
• Preparation
• Symptom Diagnosis. Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting
• Basic Inspection. Propeller Shaft Assembly
• Removal and Installation. Rear Propeller Shaft
• Service Data and Specifications (SDS)

Precautions Nissan Pathfinder SUV

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:

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

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation:

Preparation Nissan Pathfinder 2025

Special Service Tool

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

Commercial Service Tool

Always Replace with New Parts

Symptom Diagnosis. Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting Nissan Pathfinder R53

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

×: Applicable

Basic Inspection. Propeller Shaft Assembly Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Inspection

APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

• Inspect the propeller shaft tube for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

• Check bearings for noise or damage. If damaged, replace as necessary.

PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION

NOTE:

If vibration is present at high speed, check the propeller shaft runout first, then check mounting between propeller shaft and companion flange.

Measure the runout of the propeller shaft tube at several points by rotating the final drive companion flange with your hands.

Propeller shaft runout	: Refer to Propeller Shaft Runout.
A.	Runout measure range
	: Front

If the runout still exceeds specifications, disconnect the propeller shaft at the final drive companion flange; then rotate the companion flange 90°, 180°, 270° and reconnect propeller shaft.

Check the runout again. If the runout still exceeds specifications, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

After installation, check for vibration by driving the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle.

Removal and Installation. Rear Propeller Shaft Nissan Pathfinder R53

Exploded View

1.	Center bearing mounting bracket (upper)	2.	Clip	3.	Rear propeller shaft assembly
4.	Center bearing mounting bracket (lower)		Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle front

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove air duct hose and resonator assembly. Refer to Exploded View.

Use Tool (A) to place transaxle assembly (1) in neutral position.

Remove front heat insulator.

Put matching marks onto propeller shaft flange yoke and transfer companion flange.

CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage propeller shaft flange yokes or transfer companion flange.

Put matching marks onto propeller shaft flange yokes or electro-hydraulic coupling companion flange.

CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage propeller shaft flange yokes or electro-hydraulic coupling companion flange.

Loosen the nuts of center bearing mounting brackets (upper/lower).

: Front

Remove propeller shaft assembly bolts from the transfer assembly side. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove propeller shaft assembly bolts from the rear final drive assembly side. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove center bearing mounting bracket nuts.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse nuts.

Remove propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:

If constant velocity joint was bent during propeller shaft assembly removal, installation, or transportation, its boot may be damaged. Wrap boot with shop cloth or rubber to protect boot from damage.

Remove clips in the center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower).

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Install center bearing mounting bracket [upper (1)] with its arrow mark (A) facing forward.

  

• Adjust the position of the center bearing mounting bracket (upper), center bearing mounting bracket [lower (2)] sliding back and forth to prevent play in thrust direction of center bearing insulator (3). Install center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower) to Nissan Pathfinder vehicle.

• Align matching marks to install propeller shaft assembly to final drive and transfer companion flanges.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection.

• After tightening the bolts and nuts to the specified torque, check that the bolts (3) on the flange side are tightened as shown.

  

  • Final drive assembly (1)

  • Propeller shaft assembly (2)

• If propeller shaft assembly or final drive assembly has been replaced, connect them as follows:

  • Install propeller shaft (1) while aligning its matching mark (A) with the matching mark (B) of the final drive (2) on the joint as close as possible.

    

  • Tighten bolts and nuts of propeller shaft and final drive to the specified torque.

Inspection

Inspection after removal

Appearance

Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Propeller Shaft Runout

Check propeller shaft runout at measuring points with a dial indicator. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Propeller shaft runout	: Refer to Propeller Shaft Runout.
A.	Runout measure range
	: Front

Journal Axial Play

As shown, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If it is outside the standard, replace propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not disassemble joints.

Center Bearing

Check center bearing for noise and damage. If noise or damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not disassemble center bearing.

Inspection After Installation

After assembly, perform a driving test to check propeller shaft vibration. If vibration occurs refer to Inspection.

Service Data and Specifications (SDS) Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen

General Specifications

Propeller Shaft Runout

Unit: mm (in)

Journal Axial Play

Unit: mm (in)

B2720 Corner Sensor [rl] ++++