Pathfinder 4WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC (VG30i) (1988): Transmission and Drivetrain

Also for this vehicle: Pathfinder 2WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC (VG30i) (1989), Pathfinder 2WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1993), Pathfinder 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003), Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009), Pathfinder 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2008), Pathfinder 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC (Z24i) (1987), Pathfinder 4WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1990), Pathfinder 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1996), Pathfinder 4WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2004), Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005), Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006), Pathfinder 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2008), Pathfinder Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56) (2004), Pathfinder LE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999), Pathfinder LE 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2001), Pathfinder LE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1997), Pathfinder LE 4WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2002), Pathfinder SE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999), Pathfinder SE 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2001), Pathfinder SE 4WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2002), Pathfinder XE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1997), Pathfinder XE 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2001).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
   • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle40 pages

     • Lock-Up Control Unit <--> [Control Module, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2
     • Downshift Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information3 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Fluid Application
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Park Gear, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Relays and Modules - A/T3 pages

       • Lock-Up Control Unit <--> [Control Module, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2
       • Neutral/Park (NP) Relay <--> [Transmission Position Relay, A/T] › Component Information › Locations
     • Seals and Gaskets, A/T › System Information › Service and Repair
     • Sensors and Switches - A/T4 pages

       • Downshift Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
       • Neutral Switch <--> [Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T] › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Shift Linkage, A/T › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Sun Gear › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Front Sun Gear Support Bushing Eliminated
     • Torque Converter › Component Information › Specifications
     • Transmission Cooler, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Mandatory Oil Cooler Cleaning234567891011121314
     • Neutral/Park (NP) Relay <--> [Transmission Position Relay, A/T] › Component Information › Locations
     • Neutral Switch <--> [Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T] › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Control Valve Assembly <--> [Valve Body, A/T] › Component Information › Service and Repair23
   • Clutch, M/T5 pages

     • Clutch Disc, M/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Clutch Hydraulic System › Clutch Slave Cylinder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › M/T - Clutch Operating Cylinder Service Information
     • Clutch Pedal Assembly › Component Information › Adjustments23
   • Continuously Variable Transmission/Transaxle, CVT › Transmission Cooler, CVT › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Mandatory Oil Cooler Cleaning234567891011121314
   • Differential Assembly9 pages

     • Differential Carrier › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Differential Axle Housing › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information3 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Drivetrain - Oil For Limited Slip Differential
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Pinion Gear, Differential › Component Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Drivetrain - Pinion Height Adapter, Manual Update
       • Service and Repair › Drive Pinion Height, 190 Model Axles23
   • Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints28 pages

     • Axle Bearing › Component Information8 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Axle Bearing (Rear) - Removal Kit/Service Procedure23456
       • Adjustments › 2WD Models2
     • Axle Shaft Assembly › Axle Shaft › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Wheel Bearing › Component Information7 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
       • Adjustments › 4WD Models2
       • Service and Repair › Hub, Rotor and Wheel Bearing234
     • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Service and Repair › Locking Hub Service234
     • Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages

       • Customer Interest for Wheel Hub (Locking): › FA88003 › Jun › 88 › Auto-Lock Free-Running Hub - Noise234
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub (Locking): › FA88003 › Jun › 88 › Auto-Lock Free-Running Hub - Noise234
   • Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints › Propeller Shaft <--> [Drive/Propeller Shaft] › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal2345678910
   • Flex Plate › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
   • Manual Transmission/Transaxle17 pages

     • Case, M/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages

       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Case:5 pages

         • 97-009A › Jun › 98 › M/T - Whine Under Acceleration2
         • 93136 › Sep › 93 › M/T - Breather Vent At Firewall Leaks Oil23
       • Customer Interest for Case:5 pages

         • 97-009A › Jun › 98 › M/T - Whine Under Acceleration2
         • 93136 › Sep › 93 › M/T - Breather Vent At Firewall Leaks Oil23
     • Differential, Manual Transaxle › Differential Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Drain Plug, M/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Shift Linkage, M/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

       • Customer Interest for Shift Linkage: › 93021A › Mar › 93 › M/T - Shift Lever Vibration In 3RD Gear
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Shift Linkage: › 93021A › Mar › 93 › M/T - Shift Lever Vibration In 3RD Gear
   • Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T3 pages

     • Lock-Up Control Unit <--> [Control Module, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2
     • Neutral/Park (NP) Relay <--> [Transmission Position Relay, A/T] › Component Information › Locations
   • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T4 pages

     • Downshift Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
     • Neutral Switch <--> [Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T] › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
   • Transfer Case › Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
   • Transmission Control Systems7 pages

     • Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T3 pages

       • Lock-Up Control Unit <--> [Control Module, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2
       • Neutral/Park (NP) Relay <--> [Transmission Position Relay, A/T] › Component Information › Locations
     • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T4 pages

       • Downshift Switch, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
       • Neutral Switch <--> [Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T] › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections