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Power Steering Pump: Customer Interest
P/S Pump - Fluid Leaks at Fitting

Classification:
ST00-002a

Reference:
NTB00-078a

Date:
December 5, 2000

2001 PATHFINDER; P/S FLUID LEAK AT PUMP HOSE FITTING

This bulletin amends NTB00-078 and includes updated Parts & Claims Information. Please discard all paper copies of NTB00-078.

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2001 Pathfinder (R50)

APPLIED DATE(S):
From 1/25/00 to 4/12/00

SERVICE INFORMATION

If an Applied Vehicle has a power steering fluid leak near the pump hose fitting (see Figure 1) the fitting bolt may need to be tightened or replaced.

Use the procedure below to resolve the incident, if it should occur.

NOTE:

This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not
performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1.

Loosen the fitting bolt.

2.

Re-tighten the fitting bolt to 42.8 - 50.0 ft-lb (6 - 7 kg-m).

CAUTION:

Do not overtighten the fitting bolt. Damage to the bolt or pump may occur.

3.

Wipe up any spilled oil.

4.

Start the engine and bring it to operating temperature.

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