Pathfinder LE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1997)
Carrier Side Gears: Specifications
SIDE GEAR ADJUSTMENT
Available Side Gear Thrust Washers:
Part Number And Thickness:
38424-N3110 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.75 mm (0.0295 inch)
38424-N3111 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.78 mm (0.0307 inch)
38424-N3112 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.81 mm (0.0319 inch)
38424-N3113 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.84 mm (0.0331 inch)
38424-N3114 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.87 mm (0.0343 inch)
38424-N3115 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.90 mm (0.0354 inch)
38424-N3116 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.93 mm (0.0366 inch)
Side Gear Backlash [1] ................................................................................................................................................... less than 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
SIDE BEARING ADJUSTMENT
Available Side Bearing Adjusting Washer
Part Number And Thickness:
38453-N3100 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.00 mm (0.0787 inch)
38453-N3101 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.05 mm (0.0807 inch)
38453-N3102 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.10 mm (0.0827 inch)
38453-N3103 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.15 mm (0.0846 inch)
38453-N3104 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.20 mm (0.0866 inch)
38453-N3105 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.25 mm (0.0886 inch)
38453-N3106 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.30 mm (0.0906 inch)
38453-N3107 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.35 mm (0.0925 inch)
38453-N3108 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.40 mm (0.0945 inch)
38453-N3109 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.45 mm (0.0965 inch)
38453-N3110 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.50 mm (0.0984 inch)
38453-N3111 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.55 mm (0.1004 inch)
38453-N3112 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2.60 mm (0.1024 inch)
Turning Resistance [2] .......................................................................................................................................................... 34.3 - 39.2 N (7.7 - 8.8 lbs.)
[1]: Clearance between side gear and differential case.
[2]: Differential carrier assembly.