steering NISSAN PATHFINDER 2012 R52 / 4.G Service And Maintenance Guide

Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle
and Suspension Parts, Drive
Shaft Boots
Check for damage, looseness, and
leakage of oil or grease. Under severe
driving conditions, inspect more fre-
quently.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 7,500
miles according to the instructions in
the Owner’s Manual (except all
370Z) . When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if
necessary.
Transmission Fluid/Oil,
Differential Oil, Transfer Case
Oil
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals.
If towing a trailer, using a camper or
car-top carrier, or driving on rough or
muddy roads:
●replace the fluid/oil every 30,000
miles or 24 months.
●For vehicles with a CVT transmis-
sion (cube, Murano, Altima, Altima
Coupe, Maxima, Rogue, Sentra
and Versa) , replace the fluid every
60,000 miles or request the dealer
to inspect the fluid deterioration
data using a Consult. If the dete-
rioration data is more than
210000, replace the CVT fluid.
Automatic transmission fluid for 370Z
and NV 1500/2500/3500 is
maintenance-free.
Off-Road Maintenance
Check the following items frequently
whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water:
●Brake pads and rotors
●Brake linings and drums
●Brake lines and hoses
●Differential, transmission and
transfer case oil
●Steering linkage
●Propeller shaft(s) and front drive
shafts
●Engine air filter
●Clutch housing drain (4WD only)
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
12

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Drive shaft boots__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball joints__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici-
pating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
7,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS
17
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace in-cabin microfilter1
❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)4
❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission/CVT fluid3
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball joints__Manual transmission oil__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball joints__Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)SCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Replace in-cabin microfilter1
❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)4
❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission/CVT fluid3
__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots__Manual transmission oil__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici-
pating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Standard equipment on cube, Murano, Altima, Altima Coupe, Armada Platinum, Pathfinder, Frontier LE and Pro-4X Off-Road, Maxima, Titan Crew Cab LE, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, Versa Hatchback and Xterra (except X) . Optional accessory on all other models.
2 370Z, Armada, Frontier, Rogue AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra, Murano AWD, NV 1500/2500/3500.
3 Automatic transmission fluid for 370Z and NV 1500/2500/3500.
4 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
15,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS
21
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Drive shaft boots__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball joints__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici-
pating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
22,500 MILES OR 18 MONTHS
23
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 AND 2
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace in-cabin microfilter2
❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)5
❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission
fluid3,4
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads, rotors, drums
& linings
__CVT fluid (cube, Murano,
Altima, Altima Coupe,
Maxima, Rogue, Sentra
and Versa)
__Differential oil1,3
__Drive shaft boots__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball
joints
__Fuel lines/connections__Fuel tank vapor vent sys-
tem hoses
__Manual transmission oil3
__Propeller shaft (4WD/
AWD/RWD)
__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball joints__Transfer case oil
(4WD/AWD)3
OPTIONAL PREMIUM UPGRADE
Premium Upgrade adds the following services to Schedule1&2 :
❑Lubricate all locks/hinges❑Replace automatic transmission/CVT fluid4
❑Replace differential oil1
❑Replace engine drive belts❑Replace manual transmission oil (if applicable)❑Replace radiator cap❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)❑Replace wiper blades❑Inspect the following:__All lights__Headlights/adjust if necessary
❑For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 370Z, Armada, Frontier, Rogue AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra, Murano AWD, NV 1500/2500/3500.
2 Standard equipment on cube, Murano, Altima, Altima Coupe, Armada Platinum, Pathfinder, Frontier LE and Pro-4X Off-Road, Maxima, Titan Crew Cab LE, Quest,
Rogue, Sentra, Versa Hatchback and Xterra (except X) . Optional accessory on all other models.
3 Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads.
4 Automatic transmission fluid except for 370Z and NV 1500/2500/3500.
5 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
30,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS
26
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Drive shaft boots__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball joints__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici-
pating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
37,500 MILES OR 30 MONTHS
29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace in-cabin microfilter1
❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)4
❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission/CVT fluid3
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball joints__Manual transmission oil__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball joints__Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)SCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Replace in-cabin microfilter1
❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)4
❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission/CVT fluid3
__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots__Manual transmission oil__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici-
pating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Standard equipment on cube, Murano, Altima, Altima Coupe, Armada Platinum, Pathfinder, Frontier LE and Pro-4X Off-Road, Maxima, Titan Crew Cab LE, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, Versa Hatchback and Xterra (except X) . Optional accessory on all other models.
2 370Z, Armada, Frontier, Rogue AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra, Murano AWD, NV 1500/2500/3500.
3 Automatic transmission fluid except for 370Z and NV 1500/2500/3500.
4 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
45,000 MILES OR 36 MONTHS
31
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Drive shaft boots__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball joints__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici-
pating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
52,500 MILES OR 42 MONTHS
33
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace spark plugs (NISMO 370Z)❑Replace manual transmission oil (Frontier only)❑Replace in-cabin microfilter2
❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)5
❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission
fluid/CVT fluid3,4
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads, rotors, drums
& linings
__Differential oil1,3
__Drive shaft boots__Engine drive belts__Exhaust system
__Front suspension ball
joints
__Fuel lines/connections__Fuel tank vapor vent sys-
tem hoses
__Manual transmission oil3
__Propeller shaft (4WD/
AWD/RWD)
__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball joints__Transfer case oil
(4WD/AWD)3
OPTIONAL PREMIUM UPGRADE
Premium Upgrade adds the following services to Schedule1&2 :
❑Lubricate all locks/hinges❑Replace automatic transmission/CVT fluid4
❑Replace differential oil1
❑Replace engine drive belts❑Replace manual transmission oil (if applicable)❑Replace radiator cap❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)❑Replace wiper blades❑Inspect the following:__All lights__Headlights/adjust if necessary
❑For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 370Z, Armada, Frontier, Rogue AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra, Murano AWD, NV 1500/2500/3500.
2 Standard equipment on cube, Murano, Altima, Altima Coupe, Armada Platinum, Pathfinder, Frontier LE and Pro-4X Off-Road, Maxima, Titan Crew Cab LE, Quest,
Rogue, Sentra, Versa Hatchback and Xterra (except X) . Optional accessory on all other models.
3 Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads.
4 Automatic transmission fluid except for 370Z and NV 1500/2500/3500.
5 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
60,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS
36
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings__Drive shaft boots__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball joints__Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace engine oil and filter❑Rotate tires (except all 370Z)1
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici-
pating Nissan dealer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Check and adjust tire pressures.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
67,500 MILES OR 54 MONTHS
39
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE