Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006): Steering and Suspension

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 (VG30i) (1988), 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 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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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information37 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins27 pages
    Customer Interest: › 08-097D › Apr › 11 › Steering/Suspension - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Alignment:17 pages
    08-097D › Apr › 11 › Steering/Suspension - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    04-054C › Apr › 11 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Info.2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    05-099D › Jan › 11 › Steering/Suspension - Front End Alignment Cam Bolts2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Alignment: › 06-072B › Sep › 09 › Engine - Drive Belt Chirp/Squeak On Start Up2 3 4 5
  - Specifications › Front Suspension2 3
  - Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension › Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires3 pages
  - Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder: › 08-032 › Mar › 08 › Tire Monitor System - TPMS Sensor Seal Leak
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder: › 08-032 › Mar › 08 › Tire Monitor System - TPMS Sensor Seal Leak
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension21 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering11 pages
    Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - Tire Inflation Precautions2
- Steering55 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Axle2 3 4 5 6
  - Power Steering18 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › Checking Fluid Level2
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Power Steering Pump: › 06-072B › Sep › 09 › Engine - Drive Belt Chirp/Squeak On Start Up2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Pump: › 06-072B › Sep › 09 › Engine - Drive Belt Chirp/Squeak On Start Up2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering11 pages
    Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
  - Steering Column3 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair
    Key Reminder Switch › Component Information › Locations2
  - Steering Gear › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3 4 5 6
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Tie Rod › Component Information › Service and Repair2
- Suspension85 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information12 pages
    Specifications › Front Suspension2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Control Arm › Component Information36 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    Recalls for Control Arm: › 10-071A › Aug › 10 › Recall PC049 - Inspect/Replace Front Lower Control Arm2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Arm: › 10-071A › Aug › 10 › Recall PC049 - Inspect/Replace Front Lower Control Arm2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Axle2 3 4 5 6
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › 08-027A › Aug › 08 › ABS/TCS - VDC/Slip Light ON/DTC C1143/C1144/C1156/C11632 3 4
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Bushing: › 10-072A › Oct › 10 › Suspension - Front End Popping/Squeaking/Clunking Noises2
    Customer Interest for Stabilizer Bushing: › 10-072A › Oct › 10 › Suspension - Front End Popping/Squeaking/Clunking Noises2
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Testing and Inspection › Front Axle2
    Service and Repair › Front Axle2 3
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications › Front Axle2
- Wheels and Tires44 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service and Repair › Garage Jack and Safety Stand2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires3 pages
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations
    Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder: › 08-032 › Mar › 08 › Tire Monitor System - TPMS Sensor Seal Leak
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder: › 08-032 › Mar › 08 › Tire Monitor System - TPMS Sensor Seal Leak
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - Tire Inflation Precautions2
  - Tire Monitoring System7 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Locations2
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations
    Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder: › 08-032 › Mar › 08 › Tire Monitor System - TPMS Sensor Seal Leak
    Customer Interest for Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder: › 08-032 › Mar › 08 › Tire Monitor System - TPMS Sensor Seal Leak
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - Tire Inflation Precautions2
  - Tires › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Tire Mounting Information2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service and Repair › Balancing Wheels2 3
  - Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Tire Mounting Information2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Testing and Inspection › Front Axle2
    Service and Repair › Front Axle2 3
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications › Front Axle2
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Accessory Wheel Lock Installation/Removal
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections