a, 7 TRAINING MANUAL WDe!l PATHFINDER Vol. 6/92This manual has been prepared to assist Nissan and Dealer Personnel in the care and maintenance al the Nissan Pathfinder WD21 Model. Rights for alteration to data and speciiications, at any time, are reserved. Any such alterations will be advised by the Technical Service Department through Technical Bullotins, © 1992 Nissan Motor Co. (ust. Pty. Lid, Inc. in Victoria. Technical Training DepartmentCONTENTS Iroduetion Model Cases Serial Number Locations General Spectications Periodic Maintenance Engine Mechanical Electrical Units and Locations ECCS Systems Location of Pans = Parts Deseription - ~ Contiol System ses esersses = Fallsate Systems - ~ IdlerTiming Seting Procedure ~ 5 Mode Diagnostic System — Ato Cruise Control and Diagram Manual T ‘Automate Transmission ~ Self Diagnosis, “Transtar Case and Final Drive Brakes : Suspension ~ Adjustable Shock AbsorbersINTRODUCTION ‘The development targets for the 1992 Pathfinder where to enhance its recreational vehicle image by im- provements to interior luxury, loughness, safety and power. The model range fealures two variants, the STand Ti, Additionally the Tis available with a lealher trim option, The following features are included in the face-lift 1. Both variants fitted with VG30E engine as standard, 2. ‘The S speed manual transmission features double baulk «ing syrichranizers on 2nd and @rd gears and a reverse gear synchronizer. 3. The 4 speed automatic transmission features electronic control with lock-up converter and Power! ‘Auto shift pattern control. 4. Limited slip rear differential is standard on both models. 5. Aulo Free-whooling hubs and adjustable shock absorbers filed to Ti varlants as standarc. 5, 4 door body allowing easier access to rear seats on both models. 7. Sun roof and leather seat trim fitted to Ti "Pac * now model 8. B speakor AM/FM Radio Cassette fitted as standard to Ti model. 9. Roll over valve fited to evaporative system for safety. 410. Cruise control and semi auto air conditioning fitted standard to all Ti variants,MODEL RANGE =e EE st ~~ Vea0e Manual ‘WHYD2IDIFEMY PFINDERSTM 7 a vveq0e iWanal | WHYD2TDPFBWT2 _PFINDERTIW Ti {Leather VG30E ‘Manual "Wave iDPFBMX7E: PRINDERTIOM Model Codes we Li He wane engine = wn wit y pa 1e identification Number (V.I.N.) 2 00008 = ° Stopnsojne mering) Saadatwheebase (v0)SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS Identification Number = crane eter Sons Taam Ne on rsh \ Automatic Transmission Number REAROIA ANGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Vehicle Dimensions Dimensions) oF 7 vera Length mm ‘Overall With co ‘Overall Height mm naelbase mm Tack Rot Rear ca “Kero Weight —Manuai— kG 175S |S FTO. mr Atomac kg | 7S) ‘Ree Capacity Front ke) _wrsoss | AT 1000 Rear iG) AT TBC IMS en «| os “Towing Capacity > Powerman a weupnacowa Zp aranes AAG) aon lh 1 (eanthea mea 1 Tate ach _ aaa EGR corel aera es THE —__ Fon pimp convlana ar S| Raipur rae Neutaltnnbtor atch Lal ve [air concttoner switct 4 ‘Exhaust gas sensor Inspection lamas (On the [Arcana eh monitor & sethdiagnesis ‘control unit) [eoutinsen —s ee [rower steering ol pressure switch) |= |\ehicie speed sensor LI aSYSTEM CONTROL Fuel Injection Control Input/Output Signal Line Engine speed and piston postion Crank angie sensor ‘Amount ot intake aie ‘ir Bow meter jam Engine temperate Engine temperature sensor Densty of axygenin exhaust gas eraust gas sensor Trotte sensor Tate ehepes Ecos. —_— sl Injector ———__________ Throtis vee de postion une “Tvatle vave switch ae ) . gross move utr ily et-clos N>R>2>1 > = Priority Over eg 1) If.D and R signals are received, the contro! unit will assume D position. 2) it R and 2 are received, the contr unit wil assume R postion. 49TRANSFER UNIT Specifications Teh a 1000 Tow 220 ‘Nan gear 2 Tow gear a numveretseath | Couner gear —— UO} s Tow 2 “Frontdive sorocket | aT “Frontdive shat | at Ol capacity es 22. rvice Notes ~The Morse chain requires no periodic retensioning, — Oillehange is recommended every 40,000 km/2 years (Max). — Oil specitication is Nissan Matic D. If unavailable the use ot an appropriate gear oll wll not cause adverse driveability problems. DIFFERENTIALS ~ Front differential — R200, Rear differential — 12338, Service Notes. = Ollcchange recommended at 40,000 krn/2 Years (Max). — Ensure rear differential toppedirefilled with a compatible L.S.D. oll 50BRAKE SYSTEM 1, Front rotor size ~ @ 277%26 (mm) 2. Dual piston callipers used ~ CL28VD 3, Vacuum booster Upgraded from 9" normaito 7” & 8" tandem Upgraded from 5 X pedal effort to 8 X pedal effort 4, Rear drum brakes and handbrake remain unchanged Service Notes — Min, recommended brake fluid DOT 3 — Recommended brake fluid change ~ 40,000 km/2¥ears (Max) = Handbrake adjustment: 7 ~- 9 notches = Number of notches when warning light switch comes on : 2 notches stADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBERS The T:Pathfindor s fitted with adjustable shock absorbers. Depeniing on road conditions the driver may soject via a switch between SPORT or TOURING. This will vary the arilice size of the valving within the shock absorber, thereby increasing or decreasing its dampening action. najoanie tc tore Schematic Diagram pte i ae [Se | ee 2 t Srsaes T FRONT SHOCK AR} sons LA pope | Miser EAR SHOCK [ROSORBER LMShock Absorber Check [Method 8] Attach a suitable too! to the shock absorber, Check operating sound ofthe actuator when the select switch is moved from one. position (SPORT) 10 the other (TOURING) and vice versa. [Method B] 1 Compress the shack absorber as much as possible. 2. Apply batery voltage acrossterminals([S]and 1,8) and TZ Jot the shock absorber. 3. Check it speed varies with expansion of the shock ab- sorbey when switching to side and B side i speed changes, tne actuator is functioning propery. fr ther wards, of passages in the shock absorber are prop oly switches by the actuator) ee sont | FouRING Specifications Ap9ied mode q ee | Tier taie ‘Shock absorber type ‘Standard ‘Adjustable ~ Damping free T 02 mee} Noe cwsansion 201 — 3208 Basi 3285 i. (862 - 739) {860 - 741}, a i 4 er comusen Fea 27 718 L199 267) {161 — 24) (500-42NOTES