Pathfinder LE 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2001): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

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 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 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
   • Engine309 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Engine39 pages

       • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls - MIL ON/Multiple VVT DTC's Set
       • Variable Valve Timing Solenoid › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…38
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications23
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods8 pages

       • Camshaft Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Specifications23
       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › General Specifications2
       • Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Specifications
       • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls - MIL ON/Multiple VVT DTC's Set
     • Cylinder Block Assembly23 pages

       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › General Specifications23
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Connecting Rod Bolt2345
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Diameters and Limits234567
       • Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Engine Block Heater › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
       • Piston Pin, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
       • Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
     • Cylinder Head Assembly8 pages

       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications › Available Valve Shims234
       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Guide › Component Information › Specifications
       • Valve Spring › Component Information › Specifications
       • Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information › Specifications
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories › Drive Belt › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Drive Belt Noise Diagnosis23456
     • Engine Lubrication18 pages

       • Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Engine Oil › Component Information3 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel System - Cold Weather Engine Starting Tips
         • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Oil Cooler, Engine › Component Information › Diagrams23
       • Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Description and Operation
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information › Diagrams234567
       • Oil Pump, Engine › Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information › Specifications
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine4 pages

       • Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Sensors and Switches - Engine › Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…37
     • Timing Components98 pages

       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Specifications23
       • Timing Chain › Component Information › Diagrams234567891011121314151617
       • Timing Chain Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Variable Valve Timing76 pages

         • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Controls - MIL ON/Multiple VVT DTC's Set
         • Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…37
         • Variable Valve Timing Solenoid › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…38
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks58 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Special Tools - Fuel Pressure Gauge Kit234567
       • Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Adjustments23456789101112
       • Idle Speed › System Information26 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins9 pages

           • Customer Interest for Idle Speed: › 00-041 › May › 00 › MIL ON - DTC P0505 (Electronic Idle Control)23
           • By Symptom for Idle Speed: › 00-041 › May › 00 › MIL ON - DTC P0505 (Electronic Idle Control)23
           • All Technical Service Bulletins for Idle Speed: › 00-041 › May › 00 › MIL ON - DTC P0505 (Electronic Idle Control)23
         • System Diagnosis › Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Testing Procedure2
         • Adjustments › Idle Speed/Ignition Timing/Idle Mixture Ratio Adjustment23456789101112131415
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
       • Ignition Timing2 pages

         • Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
         • Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Locations
       • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications › Plug Gap2
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications23
       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications › Available Valve Shims234
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications23456
   • Cooling System119 pages

     • Coolant › Component Information5 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Coolant - Special Refilling Tool23
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Radiator Cooling Fan › Fan Clutch › Component Information › Diagrams23
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information40 pages

       • Specifications
       • Locations › Component Locations23
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…36
     • Heater Core › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Lamps and Indicators - Cooling System › Temperature Gauge › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Radiator › Component Information10 pages

       • Specifications
       • Diagrams › Removal and Installation2
       • Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview2
       • Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2345
     • Radiator Cap › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages

       • Customer Interest for Radiator Cap: › 04-018 › Feb › 04 › Cooling System - Leaks/Overheating23
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Radiator Cap: › 04-018 › Feb › 04 › Cooling System - Leaks/Overheating23
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System › Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information40 pages

       • Specifications
       • Locations › Component Locations23
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…36
     • Temperature Gauge › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information5 pages

       • Specifications
       • Testing and Inspection › Primary Thermostat2
       • Service and Repair › Thermostat2
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications23456
   • Exhaust System5 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Diagrams23
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information › Specifications2
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
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