Pathfinder 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1996)
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Figure 2
5.
Open the spare tire carrier approximately 30 to 40 degrees from the vehicle body (see Figure 2).
Figure 3
6.
With the spare tire carrier opened 30 - 40 degrees, lift up on the end of the spare tire carrier to just past the point that all excess play is removed
from the hinge bushing (see Figure 3).
7.
Have an assistant re-tighten the spare tire carrier mounting bolts using the following tightening procedure while you continue to hold up on the
carrier.
A.
First, re-tighten the upper spare tire carrier mounting bracket bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft-lb).
B.
Second, re-tighten the lower spare tire carrier mounting bracket bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft-lb).
8.
Re-install the spare tire and ensure the spare tire carrier closes correctly.
9.
Verify the incident is repaired by:
A.
Closing and shaking the spare tire carrier three times.
B.
Listening for the rattle noise while driving the vehicle between speeds of 45 and 60 mph.
10.
If the rattle noise is still present, repeat this procedure.
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