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Nissan and Datsun Pathfinder LE 4WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2002)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Pathfinder LE 4WD
Engine
V6-3.5L (VQ35)
Year
2002
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).

5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn). 

If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance "B" (front side).

Total toe-in.

7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.

a. Loosen lock nuts.

b. Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in and out.

Make sure both tie-rods are the same length.
Standard length "L".

c. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque.

Lock nut tightening torque.

Front Wheel Turning Angle 
Turning angle is set by stroke length of steering gear rack and cannot be adjusted.

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L

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