Drivetrain - Propeller Shaft Clunk Noise: Overview

Classification:
PD99-001

Reference:
NTB99-074

Date:
February 15, 2000

1996-99 PATHFINDER 2WD WIND-UP CLUNK
(REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE)

This bulletin supersedes NTB98-046/NTB98-046a. Use this bulletin (NTB99-074) to repair all 1996-99 Pathfinders that have NOT been repaired with the procedure in NTB98-046 and NTB98-046a.

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1996-99 Pathfinder 2WD (R50) - 1999.5 MY NOT included

APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before JN8AR07S4XW350146

APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before December 1, 1998

APPLIED TRANS:
Automatic Transmission ONLY

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a 1996-99 2WD Pathfinder equipped with automatic transmission exhibits a "clunk" noise from the rear end of the vehicle when stopping, it is considered a normal characteristic of this vehicle, and is due to the longer propeller shaft required in 2WD vehicles. However, to ensure the satisfaction of those owners who may find this noise objectionable, a new transmission, propeller shaft, rear stabilizer bar connecting rods and lower rear suspension links are available to correct this incident.

IMPORTANT:
Prior to starting this service procedure, confirm that the vehicle has NOT been previously repaired with the procedure in NTB98-046 and NTB98-046a by checking for the presence of notification stickers on the inside back cover of the Owner's Manual, under the front hood or on the driver's side door jamb. If the vehicle has been previously repaired with the procedure in NTB98-046 and NTB98-046a, this service procedure is NOT applicable.

This repair involves the following procedures:

1. Removal of the old transmission and propeller shaft.

2. Installation of the transmission damper.

3. Installation of the new transmission and propeller shaft.

4. Installation of the new rear stabilizer bar connecting rods.

5. Installation of the new lower rear suspension links.

6. Application of Notification Stickers.





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PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

NOTE:
This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding as shown.