Pathfinder LE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999)
9. Measure wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 inch)
10. Measure starting force "A" at wheel hub bolt.
11. Install lock washer by tightening the lock nut within 15 to 30 degrees.
12. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions to seat wheel bearing correctly.
13. Measure starting force "B" at wheel hub bolt. Refer to procedure 10.
14. Wheel bearing preload "C" can be calculated as shown below.
C = B - A
Wheel bearing preload "C": 7.06 - 20.99 N (0.72 - 2.14 kg, 1.59 - 4.72 lbs.)
15. If wheel bearing preload "C" is outside specifications, remove lock washer. Tighten or loosen lock nut within +/- 15 degrees (Refer to step 11
above). Install lock washer, then repeat steps 12, 13 and 14.
16. Repeat above procedures until correct axial end play and wheel bearing preload are obtained.
17. Install drive flange (4WD models) and wheel hub cap.
Rear
REAR WHEEL BEARING
1. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
2. Check axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 inch)