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Nissan Pick-ups,
~ ~+c 11fJ~t Xterra & Pathfinder Automotive Repair Manual by Jeff Kibler and John H Haynes Member of the Guild 01 Motoring Writers
Models covered: Frontier pick-ups - 1998 through 2001 Xterra - 2000 and 2001 Pathfinder - 1996 through 2001
Two- and four-wheel drive versions Does not inc/ucJe InfOfflllJtlon specific to supercharped engine models
Haynes Publishing Group Sparkford Nr Yeovil Somerset BA22 7 JJ England
Haynes North America, Ine 861 Lawrence Drive Newbury Park California 91320 USA
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Contents Introductory pages
About this manual '" Introduction to the Nissan Frontier, Xterra and Pathfiooflf '" Vehicle Identification numbers ()-6
Buying parts '" Mamtenance techniques, tools and WOtkIng facilities '" Booster battery Oump) starting "13 Jacking and towing "14 Automotive chemlC8ls and lubricants "" Conversion factors "" FractionfdedmaVml!limeter equivalents 0-17 Safety firstl "18 Troubleshooting 0-19
Chapter 1 1 Tune-up alld routine maintenance ,.,
Chapter 2 Part A 2A 2.4l foor-cylinder engine 2A.'
Chapter 2 Part B 28 3.3L V6 engine 2B-1
Chapter 2 Parte 2C 3.5L VS engine 2C.,
Chapter 2 Part D 20 General engine overhaul procedures 20-1
Chapter 3 3 Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems 3-,
Chapter 4 4 Fuel and 9KhaUSt systems 4-,
Chapter 5 5 Engine electrical systems 5-,
Chapter 6 6 EmlSSiofls and engine control systems 8-,
Chapter 7 Part A 7A Manual transmission 7A-1
Chapter 7 Part S 78 Automatic transmission 76-'
Chapter 7 Parte 7C T ransf9f case 7e-,
ChapterS 8 Clutch and driveline 8-,
Chapter 9 9 ."""" 9-'
Chapter 10 10 Suspension and steering systems ,0-, Chapter 11 11 Body 11-1
Chapter 12 12 Chassis electrical system 12· '
Wiring diagrams 12·22
Index INO·' IND
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Index
A About this manual, 0-5 Accelerator cable, removal, installation and
adjustment, 4-8 Air conditioning
and heating system, check and maintenance, 3-12 compreSSOf, removal and installation, 3-15 condenser, removal and installation, 3-16 receiver/drier, removal and installation, 3-15
Air filter housing, removal and installation, 4-8 Air filter replacement, 1·27 Alrbag system, general Information, 12-20 Altemator, removal and installation, 5-10 Antenna, removal and installation, 12-9 Antifreeze, general information, 3-2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), general information and
trouble codes, 9-2 Automatic transmission, 7B-1 through 78-12
diagnosis and trouble codes, 78-2 extension housing oil seal (2WD models),
replacement, 78-8 fluid
and filter change, 1-31 level check, 1·14
general information, 78-2 mount, check and replacement, 78·9 ParklNeutraJ Position (PNP) switch, check, adjustment and
replacement, 78-8 removal and installation, 78-9 shift cable, check, adjustment and replacement, 78-3 shift interlock system, description, check and component
replacement, 7B·6 shift lever assembly, removal and Installation, 78-5 Throttle Valve (TV) cable, removal, installation and
adjustment, 7B-7 Transmission Control Module (reM), removal and
installation, 78-12 Automotive chemicals and lubricants, 0-15 Axle assembly, removal and instatlation
front, 8·19 rear, 8-13
Axles, description and check, 8-11 Axleshaft, bearing and oil seals (rear), removal,
bearing/seal replacement and installation, 8-11
B Balljolnts, check and replacement. 10-12 Battery
cables, check and replacement, 5-5 check and replacement, 5-3 check, maintenance and charging, 1·16 emergency jump starting, 0-13
Blower motor circuit, check, 3-8 removal and installation, 3-9
Body, 11-1 through 11-22 bumpers, removal and installation, 11-7 center console, removal and installation, 11·17 cowl cover, removal and Installation, 11-10
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dashboard trim panels, removal and installation, 11-18 door
latch, lock cylinder and handles, removal and installation, 11-12
removal, installation and adjustment, 11-11 trim panels, removal and installation, 11·10 window glass, removal and installation, 11-13 window regulator, removal and installation, 11-13
front fender, removal and installation, 11-9 general information, 11-1 hinges and locks, maintenance, 11-3 hood
latch and release cable, removal and installation, 11-6 removal, installation and adjustment, 11-6
instrument panel, removal and installation, 11-20 liftgate
and liftgate glass (SUV models), removal and installation, 11-15
latch, lock cylinder, handle and support struts (SUV models), removal, installation and adjustment, 11-16 INO
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maintenance, 11-' mirrors, removal and installation, 11-14 radiator grille, removal and installation, 11-3 repair
major damage, 11-3 minor damage, 11-2
seats, removal and installation, 11-21 steering column covers, removal and installation, 11-20 tailgate (pick-up models)
removal, installation and adjustment, 11-14 latch and handle, removal and installation, 11-14
upholstery and carpets, maintenance, 11-1 vinyl trim, maintenance, 11-' windshield and fixed glass, replacement, 11-3
Booster battery Uump) starting, 0-13 Brakes, 9-1 through 9-26
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), general information and trouble codes, 9-2
caliper, removal and installation, 9-8 check, 1-24 disc
brake pads, replacement, 9-6 inspection, removal and installation, 9-8
drum brake shoes, replacement, 9-9 fluid change, 1-26 general information, 9-2 hoses and lines, inspection and replacement, 9-20 hydraulic system, bleeding, 9-22 light switch, check and replacement, 9-26 Load Sensing Valve (LSV), description and
replacement, 9-21 master cylinder, removal, installation and reservoir/seal
replacement, 9-19 parking brake
adjustment, 9-23 cables, replacement, 9-24
power brake booster, check, replacement and adjustment, 9-23
wheel cylinder, removal and installation, 9-19 Bulb replacement, 12-11 Bumpers, removal and Installation, 11-7 Buying Parts, 0-7
c Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, check and
replacement, 6-15 Camshaft(s) and lifters, removal and installation
2.4L four-cylinder engine(2A-9 3.3L V6 engine, 28-7 3.5L V6 engine, 2C-10
Camshafts, litters and bearings, inspection, 20-21 Catalytic converter, 6-27 Center console, removal and installation, 11-17 Charging system
check,5-9 general information and precautions, 5-9
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Chassis electrical system, 12-1 through 12-68 airbag system, general information, 12-20 antenna, removal and installation, 12-9 bulb replacement, 12-11 circuit breakers, general information, 12-4 cruise control system, description, check and component
replacement, 12-16 Daytime Running lights (DRL), general information, 12-15 electric
side view mirrors, description and check, 12-19 sunroof, description and check, 12-20
electrical troubleshooting, general information, 12-1 fuses and fusible links, general information, 12-3 general information, 12-1 headlight
bulb, replacemer;lt, 12-10 housing, replacement, 12-11
headlights, adjustment, 12-10 horn, check and replacement, 12-15 ignition switch and key lock cylinder, check and
replacement, 12-7 instrument
cluster, removal and installation, 12-8 panel gauges, check, 12-8
lighting system and windshield wiper/washer switches, check and replacement, 12-5
power door lock system, deSCription and check, 12-18 seats, description and check, 12-19 window system, description and check, 12-18
radio and speakers, removal and installation, 12-9 rear window defogger, check and repair, 12-16 relays, general information and testing, 12-4 turn signallhazard flashers, check and replacement, 12-5 wiper motor and amplifier, check and replacement, 12-14 wiring diagrams, general information, 12-21
Chassis lubrication, 1-22 Circuit breakers, general information, 12-4 Clutch
components, removal, inspection and installation, 8-4 description and check, 8-3 hydraulic system, bleeding, 8-4 master cylinder, removal, installation and reservoir/seal
replacement, 8-3 pedal, adjustment, 8-7 release bearing, removal, inspection and installation, 8-6 release cylinder, removal and installation, 8-4 start switch, check and replacement, 8-8
Clutch and driveline, 8-1 through 8-20 Coil spring, rear (Pathfinder models). removal and
installation, 10-15 Conversion factors, 0-16 Coolant temperature gauge sending unit. check and
replacement, 3-8 Cooling system check, 1-20 Cooling system servicing (draining, flushing and
refilling), 1-29 Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems,
3-1 through 3-16 air conditioning and heating system, check and
maintenance, 3-12 antifreeze, general information, 3-2
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blower motor circuit, check, 3-a motor, removal and Installation, 3·9
compressor, removal and installation, 3-15 condensef', removal and installation, 3·16 coolant temperature gauge sending unit, check and
replacement, 3·8 engine cooling fan, check and replacement, 3-5 general information, 3-2 heater and air conditioning control assembly, removal and
Installation, 3-10 heater core, replacement, 3-10 radiator and coolant reservoir, removal and installation, 3-5 receiver/drier, removal and installation, 3-15 thermostat, check and replacement, 3-3 water pump, check and replacement, 3-6
Cowl cover, removal and installation, 11 ·10 Crankshaft
inspection, 2D-19 installation and main bearing oil clearance check, 2D-23 removal,2D-15
Crankshaft front oil seal, replacement 2.4L four-cy1inder engine, 2A-13 3.3l V6 engine, 28 -11 3.5l V6 engine, 2C-16
Crankshaft Posttion (CKP) sensor, check and replacement, 6-14
Crankshaft pulley, removal and installation 2.4l four-cylinder engine, 2A-13 3.3l V6 engine, 28-11 3.5l V6 engine, 2C-16
Cruise control system, description, check and component replacement, 12-16
Cylinder compression check, 2D-7 Cytinder head
cleaning and inspection, 20-12 disassembly,20-12 reassembly, 20-14 removal and installation
2.4l four-cylinder engine, 2A-12 3.3l V6 engine, 28-10 3.5l VS engine, 2C-14
Cylinder honing, 2D-17
o Dashboard trim panels, removal and Installation, 11-18 Daytime Running lights (DRL), general information, 12-15 Differential lubricant
change, 1-36 level check, '-21
Disc brake pads, replacement, 9-6 Distributor (four·cylinder and 3.3L V6 models), removal
and installation, 5-8
000' latch, lock cylinder and handles, removal and
installation, 11-12 removal, installation and adjustment, 11 -1 1 trim panels, removal and installation, 11-10
Door w indow g lass regulator, removal and installation, 11·13 removal and installation, 11-13
Driveaxle (4WD models) boot, replacement, 8-16 general information and inspection, 8-14 removal and Installation, 8-15
Drivebelt check, adjustment and replacement, 1-19 Driveshaft
and universal joints, general information and inspection, 8-8 center support bearing, replacement, 8-9 removal and installation, 8-9
Drum brake shoes, replacement, 9-9
E Electric
side view mirrors, description and check, 12-19 sunroof, description and check, 12-20
Electrical troubleshooting, general Information, 12-1 Emissions and engine control systems 6-1 through 6-28
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, check and replacement, 6-15
Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor, check and replacement, 6-14
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECl) sensor, check and replacement, 6-13
Evaporative Emissions Control (EVAP) system, 6-26 Exhaust Gas Aecirculation (EGA) system, 6-24 fuel temperature sensor, check and replacement, 6-18 Idle Air Control (lAC) system, 6-20 Intake Air Temperature (IAl) sensor, check and
replacement, 6-12 intake manifold runner control system, 6·21 Knock Sensor (KS), check and replacement, 6-18 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor and solenoid
valve, check and replacement, 6- 11 Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, check and replacement, 6·10 On-Board Diagnosis (080) system and trouble codes, 6·2 Oxygen (02) sensor, check and replacement, 6~ 17 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system, 6-23 Power steering pressure switch, check and
replacement, 6-16 Powertrain Control Module (PC M), removal and
installation, 6-8 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), check, replacement and
adjustment, 6·9 variable valve timing control system, 6-22 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), check and replacement, 6-19
Engine cooling fan, check and replacement, 3-5 Engine electrical systems, 5-1 through 5-12
alternator, removal and installation, 5-10 battery
cables, check and replacement, 5·5 check and replacement, 5-3 emergency jump starting, 0·13
charging system check,5-9 general information and precautions, 5-9
d istributor (four· cylinder and 3.3l V6 models), removal and INO installation, 5·8
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Ignition coil(s) (3.5l V6 models), removal and installation, 5-8
ignition system check, 5-6 general information, 5-5
ignition timing, check and adjustment. 5-9 starter motor
and circuit, in-vehicle check, 5-11 removal and installation, 5-12
Index
starting system, general information and precautions. 5-11 Engine idle speed and fast idle cam (four-cylinder and 3.3L
V6 models), check and adjustment, 4-12 Engine mounts, check and replacement
2.4L four-cylinder engine, 2A-16 3.3L VS engine, 28-14 3.5L ve engine, 2C-21
Engine 011 and fi lter change, 1-14 Engine 011 cooler and adapter (3.SL VS engine), general
Information and replacement, 2C-20 Engines
2.4L four-cylindef engine, 2A-' through 2A-16 camshaft and litters, removal, inspection and
installation, 2A-9 crankshaft
front oil seal, replacement, 2A·13 pulley, removal and installation, 2A·13
cylinder head, removal and installation, 2A·12 exhaust manifold, removal and Installation, 2A·11 flywheeVdriveplate, removal and installation, 2A·16 general information, 2A·2 intake manifold, removal and installation, 2A.' 0 mounts, check and replacement, 2A·16 oil
pan, removal and installation, 2A·14 pump and pick~up tube, removal, inspection and
installation, 2A·14 rear main oil seal, replacement, 2A·16 repair operations possible with the engine
in the vehicle, 2A·2 timing chain and sprockets, removal, inspection and
installation, 2A·6 Top Oead Center (TDC) for number one piston,
locating, 2A-2 valve
clearance, check and adjustment, 2A·4 cover, removal and installation, 2A·3 springs, retainers and seals, replacement, 2A·5
3.3L V6 engine, 28·' through 28·14 camshafts, lifters and seals, removal and
installation, 28·7 crankshaft front oil seal, replacement, 28·11 crankshaft pulley, removal and installation, 28· 11 cylinder heads, removal and installation, 28·10 exhaust manifolds, removal and Installation, 28 -10 flywheeVdriveplate, removal and installation, 28-14 Intake manifold, removal and Installation, 28-9 mounts, check and replacement, 28~ 14 oil
pan, removal and installation, 28-12 pump, removal, inspection and installation, 28-13
rear main oil seal, replacement, 28-14
repair operations possible with the engine in the vehicle, 28-2
rocker arm assembly, removal, inspection and installation, 28-3
timing belt and sprockets, removal and installation, 28-5 Top Dead Center (TDC) for number one piston,
locating, 28-2 valve
covers, removal and installation, 28-3 springs, retainers and seals, replacement, 28·4
3.5L V6 engine, 2C-l through 2C-22 camshafts and lifters, removal and installation, 2C-10 crankshaft front oil seal, replacement, 2C-16 crankshaft pulley, removal and installation, 2C-16 cylinder head, removal and installation, 2C-1 4 exhaust manifold, removal and installation, 2C-13 flywheeVdriveplate, removal and installation, 2C-20 intake manifold, removal and installation, 2C-12 mounts, check and replacement, 2C-21 oil
cooler and adapter, general information and replacement, 2C-20
pan, removal and installation, 2C-17 pump, removal, Inspection and installation, 2C-18
rear main oil seal. replacement, 2C-21 repair operations possible with the engine in the
vehicle, 2C-2 timing chain and sprockets, removal, inspection and
installation, 2C-7 Top Dead Center (TDC) for number one piston.
locating,2C-3 valve
clearance, check and adjustment, 2C-4 covers, removal and installation, 2C-3 springs, retainers and seals, replacement, 2C-6
general engine overhaul procedures, 20-1 through 20-26 camshafts, lifters and bearings. inspection, 20-21 crankshaft
inspection, 20-19 installation and main bearing oil clearance
check. 20-23 removal. 20·15
cylinder compression check, 20~7 cylinder head
cleaning and inspection, 20·12 disassembly,20-12 reassembly, 20-14
cylinder honing, 20-17 engine block
cleaning, 20-16 inspection, 20-17
general information, engine overhaul, 20-6 initial start-up and break-in after overhaul, 20-26 main and connecting rod bearings, inspection and
main bearing selection. 20·20 piston rings. installation, 20-22 pistons/connecting rods
inspection, 20·18 installation and rod bearing oil clearance
check, 20-25 removal, 20-14
rear main oil seal installation, 20-25
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vacuum gauge diagnostic checks, 20 -8 valves, servicing, 20-14
Evaporative Emissions Control (EVAP) system, 1-28, 6-26 Exhaust Gas Aecirculation (EGA) system, 1-36, 6-24 Exhaust manifold, removal and installation
2.4L four-cylinder engine, 2A-1 1 3.3L V6 engine, 28-10 3.5L V6 EIflgine, 2C-13
Exhaust system check, 1-21 servicing, general information, 4-13
F Fluid ktvel checks
automatic transmission, 1-14 battery electrolyte, 1-12 brake and clutch fluid, 1-12 differential, '-21 engine
coolant, 1-11 oil,1-10
manual transmission, 1-22 transfer case, 1-22 windshield washer fluid, 1-11
Flywheel/driveplate, removal and Installation 2.4L four-cylinder engine, 2A-16 3.3L V6 engine, 28-14 3.5L V6 engine, 2C-20
Fractionldecimal/millimeter equivalents, 0-17 Free-running hubs (4WO models), removal and
installation, 8-13 Front end alignment. general infonnation, 10-23 Front fender. removal and installation, 11-9 Front hub and wheel bearing check, repack and
adjustment, 1-32 Fuel and exhaust systems. 4-1 through 4-14
accelerator cable, removal, installation and adjustment, 4-8 air filter housing, removal and installation, 4-8 engine Idle speed and fast idle cam (four-cylinder and 3.3L
V6 models), check and adjustmElflt, 4-12 exhaust system servicing, general information, 4-13 fuel
filter replacement, '-27 level sending unit, check and replacem8flt, 4-6 lines and frttings, replacement, 4-4 p!'essure
regulator, removal and installation, 4-10 relief procedure, 4-3
pump, removal and installation, 4-5 pumplfuel pressure, check, 4-4 rail and injectOf'S, removal and installation, 4-11 system check, 1-23 tank
cleaning and repair, 4-7 removal and installation, 4-6
general information, 4-3 throttle body, removal and installation, 4-10
Fuel injection system check, 4-9 general information, 4-9
Fuel temperature sensor, check and replacement, 6-18 Fuses and fusible links, general infonnatlon, 12-3
G General engine overhaul procedures. 20-1 through 20-26
camshafts, lifters and bearings, inspection, 20-21 crankshaft
Inspection, 20-19 installation and main bearing oil clearance check, 20-23 removal, 20-15
cylinder compression check, 20-7 cylinder head
cleaning and inspection, 20-12 disassembly, 20-12 reassembly, 20 -14
cylinder honing, 20-1 7 disassembly sequence, 20 -11 engine block
cleaning, 20-16 inspection, 20-17
engine rebuilding altematives, 20-9 removal and installation, 20 -10 removal, methods and precautions, 20-9
general information, engine overhaul, 20-6 Init ial start-up and break-in after overhaul, 20-26 main and connecting rod bearings, inspection and
main bearing selection, 20 -20 oil pressure check, 20-7 piston rings, installation, 20 -22 pistons/connecting rods
Inspection, 20-18 installation and rod bearing oil clearance check, 20-25 removal, 20-14
rear main oil seal installation, 20 -25 reassembly sequence, 20-22 vacuum gauge diagnostic checks, 20-8 valves, servicing, 20-14
H Headlight
adjustment, 12-10 bulb, replacement, 12-10 housing, replacement, 12-11
Heater and air conditioning control assembly, removal and
installation, 3-10 COf'e, replacement, 3-10
Hinges and locks, maintenance, 11-3 Hood
latch and release cable, removal and installation, 11-6 removal, installation and adjustment, 11-6
Horn, check and re~acement, 12-15
I Idle Ak Control (lAC) system, 6-20 IMD
INO-6 Index
Ignition coi~s) (3.SL VG models), removal and installation, 5-8 switch and key lock cylinder, check and replacement. 12·7 system
check, 5-6 general information, 5-5
timing, check and adjustment, 5-9 Initial start-up and break-in after overhaul, 20-26 Instrument
cluster, removal and installation, 12-8 panelgaug8s,check,12-8 panel, removal and installation, 11-20
Intake Air Temperature OAn sensor, check and replacement, 6-12
Intake manifold runner control system, 6-21 Intake manifold. removal and installation
2.4l four-cylinder engine, 2A-' 0 3.3L VS engine, 26-9 3.5L VG engine, 2C-1 2
Intermediate shaft, removal and installation, 10-17 Introduction to the Nissan Frontier, Xterra and
Pathfinder, 0-5
J Jacking and towing, 0-14
K Knock Sensor (KS), check and replacement, 6-18
L Leaf spring (Frontier and Xterra models), removal and
installation, 10-14 Llftgate (SUV models)
and liftgate glass, removal and installation, 11 -1 5 latch, lock cylinder. handle and support struts, removal,
installation and adjustment, 11-1 6 Lighting system and windshield wiper/washer switches,
check and replacement, 12-5 Load Sensing Valve (LSV), description and
replacement, 9-21 Lower control ann, removal and installation, 10-11
M Main and connecting rod bearings, inspection and
main bearing selection, 20-20 Maintenance schedule, 1-4 Maintenance techniques, tools and working facilities, 0-7 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor and solenoid
valve, check and replacement, 6-11 Manual transmission. 7A-1 through 7A-4
back-up light switch. check and replacement, 7A-2 general information. 7A-1 lubricant
change, 1-36 level check, ' -22
neutral position switch. check and replacement, 7A-2 oil seals, replacement, 7 A-3 overhaul, general infonnation, 7A-4 removal and installation, 7 A-3 shift lever, removal and Installation, 7A-2
Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, check and replacement, 6-10 Master cylinder, removal, installation and reservoirlseal
replacement, 9-19 Mirrors, removal and installation, 11 -14
N Neutral position switch, check and replacement, 7A-2
o 011 pan, removal and installation
2.4L four-cylinder engine, 2A-14 3.3L V6 engine, 2B-12 3.5L VS engine, 2C-17
Oil pump. removal, inspection and installation 2.4L four-cylinder engine, 2A-14 3.3L V6 engine, 2B-1 3 3.5L V6 engine, 2C-18
On-Board Diagnosis (OBo) system and trouble codes, 6-2 Oxygen (02) sensor, check and replacement. 6-17
p Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch, check, adjustment and
replacement, 78-8 Parking brake
adjustment, 9-23 cables, replacement, 9-24
Pilot bushing, replacement, 8-7 Pinion oil seal, replacement, 8-12 Piston rings. installation, 20-22 Pistons/connecting rods
Inspection, 20-18 installation and rod bearing oil clearance check, 20-25 removal, 20-14
Posrtive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system, 6-23 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve and hose check
and replacement, 1-34 Power brake booster, check, replacement and
adjustment, 9-23 Power door lock system, description and check, 12-18 Power seats, description and check, 12-19 Power steering
fluid level check, '-14 pressure switch, check and replacemef'lt, 6-16 pump, removal and installation, 10-21 system. bleeding, 10-22
Power window system, description and check, 12-18 Powertrain Control Module (PCM), removal and
Installation, 6-8
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R Radiator
and coolant reservoir, removal and installation, 3-5 grille, removal and installation, 11-3
Radio and speakers, removal and installation, 12-9 Aear main 0 11 seal
installation, 20-25 replacement
2.4l four-cylinder engine, 2A-16 3.3L V6 engine, 28-14 3.5L VB engine, 2C-21
Rear window defogger, check and repair, 12-16 Relays, general information and testing, 12-4 Repair operations possible with the engine in the vehicle
2.4L four-cylinder engine, 2A-2 3.3L VS engine, 28-2 3.SL VB engine, 2C-2
Rocker arm assembly (S.3l VG engine), removal, inspection and Installation, 28-3
s Safety firstl , 0-18 Seat belt check, 1-16 Seats, removal and installation, 11-21 Shift
cable, check, adjustment and replacement, 78-3 interlock system, description. check and component
replacement, 78-6 lever assembly, removal and Installation, 78·5
Shock absorber, removal and installation front (Frontier and Xterra models), 10·6 rear, 10·13
Spark plug replacement, 1·28 wire, distributOf cap and rotor check and replacement, 1·35
Stabilizer bar and bushings, removal and Installation front , 10·6 rear, 10·14
Starter motor and circuit, in·vehicle check, 5·11 removal and installation, 5·12
Starting system, general information and precautions, 5·11 Steering column
covers, removal and installation, 11·20 removal and installation, 10·17 transfer gear (Pathfinder models), removal and
installation, 10·18 Steering gear
boots (Pathfinder models), replacement, 10·19 removal and Installation, 10·20
Steering knuc lde, removal and Installation , 10· 13 Steering linkage (Frontier and Xterra models), removal and
installation, 10·19 Steering system
intermediate shaft, removal and installation, 10·17 power steering
pump, removal and installation, 10·21 system, bleeding, 10·22
steering column removal and installation, 10·17
steering gear boots (Pathfinder models), replacement, 10·19 removal and installation, 10--20
steering linkage (Frontier and Xterra models), removal and installation, 10·19
steering wheel, removal and installation, 10·16 transfer gear (Pathfinder models), removal and
installation, 10-18 tie·rod ends, removal and installation, 10·18 wheel studs, replacement, 10·22
Strut or coli spring (Pathfinder models). replacement, 10·9 Strut/coll spring assembty (Pathfinder models), removal,
inspection and installation, 10-8 Suspension and steering systems, 10·1 through 11)..24 Suspension system
balljoints, check and replacement, 10·12 coil spring, rear (Pathfinder models), removal and
installation, 10·15 leaf spring (Frontier and Xterra models), removal and
installation, 10·14 lower control arm, removal and installation, 10·11 shock absorber, removal and installation
front (Frontier and Xterra models), 10·6 rear, 10·13
stabilizer bar and bushings, removal and installation front, 10·6 rear, 10·14
steering knuckle, removal and installation, 10·13 strut or coil spring (Pathfinder models), replacement, 10·9 strut/coil spring assembly (Pathfinder models), removal,
inspection and installation, 10·8 suspension arms, rear (Pathfinder models), removal and
installation, 10·15 tension rod (2WD Frontier models), removal and
installation, 11)..12 torsion bar (Frontier and Xterra models), removal and
installation, 11)..7 upper control arm (Frontier and Xterra models), removal
and installation, 10·10 SuspenSion, steering and driveaxle boot check, 1· 23
T Tailgate (pIck-up models)
removal, installation and adjustment, 11·14 latch and handle, removal and installation, 11·14
Tension rod (2WD Frontier models), removal and installatlon, 1().12
Thermostat, check and replacement, 3·3 Throttle body, removal and installation, 4· 10 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), check , replacement and
adjustment, 6·9 Throttle Valve (TV) cable, removal, installation and
adjustment. 7B-7 Tie-rod ends, removal and installation, 1().18 Timing belt and sprockets (3.3l V6 engine), removal and
installation, 2B·5 IND
INO-8 Index
Timing chain and sprockets, removal, Inspection and installation 2.4L four-cylinder engine, 2A·6 3.5L V6 engine, 2C·7
Tire and tire pressure checks, 1-12 Tire rotation, 1-21 Top Dead Canter (TDC) for number one piston, locating
2.4L four-cylinder engine, 2A·2 3.3L V6 engine, 28-2 3.5L VG engine, 2C-3
Tonslon bar (Frontier and Xterra models), removal and Installation, 10-7
Transfer case, 7C-1 through 7e-4 general information, 7C-1 lubricant
change, 1-36 level check. 1-22
oil seals, replacement, 7C-2 overhaul, general information, 7C-4 position switches, check and replacement, 7C-2 removal and installation, 7C-3 shift lever, removal and installatlon, 7C-1
Transmission, automatic, 78-1 through 78-12 diagnosis and trouble codes, 76-2 extension housing oil seal (2WD models). replacement, 78-8 fluid
and filtel' change, 1-31 level check, 1· 14
gen6(a1 information, 78-2 mount, check and replacement, 78-9 Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch, check, adjustment and
replacement, 78-8 removal and Installation, 78-9 shift cable, check, adjustment and replacement, 78-3 shift interlock system, description, check and component
replacement, 78-6 shift leve( assembly, removal and installation, 78-5 Throttle Valve (TV) cable, removal, installation and
adjustment, 78-7 Transmission Control Module (TCM), removal and
installation, 78-12 Transmission, manual, 7A·1 through 7A-4
back-up light switch, check and replacement, 7A-2 general information, 7 A-1 lubricant
change, 1-36 level check, 1-22
neutral position switch, check and replacement, 7A-2 oil seals, replacement, 7A-3
removal and installation, 7 A-3 shift lever, removal and installation, 7A-2
Troubleshooting, 0-19 Tune-up and routine maintenance 1-1 through 1-36 Tune-up general Information, 1-10 Turn slgnal/hazard flashers, check and replacement, 12-5
u Underhood hose check and replacement, 1-20 Universal joints, replacement, 8-10 Upholstery and carpets, maintenance, 11-1 Upper control arm (Frontier and Xterra models), removal
and Installation, 10-10
v Vacuum gauge diagnostic checks, 20-8 Valve clearance, check and adjustment
2.4L four-cy1inder engine, 2A-4 3.5L V6 engine, 2C-4
Valve cover, removal and installation 2.4L four-cy1ind6( engine, 2A-3 3.3L VS engine, 28-3 3.SL V6 engine, 2C-3
Valve Springs, retainers and seals, replacement 2.4L four-cylind6( engine, 2A-S 3.3L VS engine, 28-4 3.SL V6 engine, 2C-6
Valves, servicing, 20-14 Variable valve timing control system, 6-22 Vehicle Identification numbers, 0-6 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), check and replacement, &-19 Vinyl trim, maintenance, 11-1
w Water pump, check and replacement, 3-6 Wheel cylinder, removal and installation, 9-19 Wheel studs, replacement, 10-22 Wheels and tires, general information, 10-22 Windshleld and fixed glass, replacement, 11-3 Wiper blade inspection and replacement, 1-16 Wiper motor and amplifier-check and replacement, 12-14 Wiring diagrams, general information, 12-21
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