Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
Drive Belt: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Drive Belt Chirp/Squeak On Start Up
Classification: EM06-004B
Reference: NTB06-072B
Date: September 3, 2009
DRIVE BELT NOISE
This bulletin has been amended. The Service Procedure, Applied Vehicles / VIN / Date, ACTION, and Claims Information have been revised. Please
discard all previous copies of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2005 - 2008 Xterra (N50)
2005 - 2008 Pathfinder (R51)
2005 - 2008 Frontier (D40)
APPLIED ENGINE: VQ40 engine ONLY
APPLIED VINS:
Xterra: Vehicles built before 5N1AN0(***)8C 531034
Pathfinder: Vehicles built before 5N1AR18(**)8C 656034
Frontier: Vehicles built before 1N6AD0(***)8C 437234
APPLIED DATE: Vehicles built before March 5, 2008
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A chirping or "squeak" noise is coming from the engine area, usually occurring at start-up in the morning especially in cold or damp conditions.
OR
A squealing or chirping noise occurs when the vehicle has been driven for awhile (an extended period of time). Duplication of the noise may require
operation of the engine for at least one (1) hour.
AND
In either of these cases the noise is heard coming from the drive belt.
ACTION:
^ Inspect power steering oil pump pulley alignment. Realign the pump bracket, if needed.
^ Replace the Auto-Tensioner and Drive Belt with the ones listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin, if needed.
^ Refer to the Service Procedure in this bulletin for details.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE
PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.
PARTS INFORMATION