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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

Index

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

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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