2006 NISSAN PATROL suspension

Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for speci®cations.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
hRadiator coolant level and coolant hose connec-
tions for leaks
hBattery ¯uid level, speci®c gravity and condi-
tions of battery terminals
hDrive belts tension
hFuel ®lter for water or dusts, and fuel lines and
connections for leaks
hEngine oil level and oil leaks
hClutch and brake reservoir ¯uid level and ¯uid
lines for leaks
hWindshield and rear window washer and head-
lamp cleaner reservoir ¯uid level
hPower steering reservoir ¯uid level and hose
connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
hXRemove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
hOperation of all instruments, gauges, lights and
accessories
hOperation of horn(s), wiper and washer
hSteering lock for operation
hCheck air conditioner for gas leaks
hFront and rear seats, and seat belts for opera-
tion
hAll moldings, trims and ®ttings for ®t and align-
ment
hAll windows for operation and alignment
hHood, trunk lid, door panels for ®t and alignment
hLatches, keys and locks for operation
hWeatherstrips for adhesion and ®t
hHeadlamp aiming
hTighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
hTire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
hCheck front wheels for toe-in
hInstall clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If appli-
cable)
h
XInstall deodorizing ®lter to air puri®er (If appli-
cable)
h
XRemove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
hManual transmission/transaxle gear oil, transfer
¯uid and differential gear oil level
hBrake and fuel lines and oil/¯uid reservoirs for
leaks
hTighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and
gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive
shafts
h
XTighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with
wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
hClutch operation
hParking brake operation
hService brake operation
hAutomatic transmission/transaxle shift timing
and kickdown
hSteering control and returnability
hEngine performance
hSqueaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
hAdjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition tim-
ing*1)
hAutomatic transmission/transaxle ¯uid level
hEngine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel
only)
FINAL INSPECTION
hInstall necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel
covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud ¯aps)
hInspect for interior and exterior metal and paint
damage
hCheck for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock),
and literature
hWash, clean interior and exterior
*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system
h
X: Not applicable to this model.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2

Chassis and Body Services
Annual driving distance below 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Abbreviations: R = Replace, I = Inspect, and correct or replace as necessary, L = Lubricate,T=Tighten.
[ ]: At the speci®ed mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or months,
whichever comes ®rst.km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54
CHASSIS AND BODY Underhood and under vehicle
Brake & clutch ¯uid (For level & leaks).I I I I MA-23, 20
Brake ¯uid.R R MA-24
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve I I MA-24
Power steering ¯uid & lines (For level & leaks) I I I I MA-26
Brake & clutch systemsI I I I MA-24, 20
Manual transmission oil (For leaks) I I I I MA-20
Manual transmission oil[R] MA-20
Transfer ¯uidI I R I MA-21
Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil (For level & leaks).*1 I I R I MA-22
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system.I I I I MA-26, 20 *2
Greasing points of propeller shaftLLLLMA-21
Drive shafts & steering damper.IIII *3
Body mounting bolts & nutsTTTT *4
Outside and Inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance wheels) I I I I MA-25, *5
Brake pads, discs & other brake components.I I I I MA-24
Front wheel bearing grease I R I R MA-22
Axle joint in knuckle ¯angeL L MA-23
Free running hub greaseI I I I MA-23
Headlamp aimingIIII *6
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play, stroke & operation) I I I I *7
Ventilation air ®lterRRR*8
Body corrosionAnnually MA-28
Air bag systemSee NOTE (1) *9
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Maintenance items with ``.'' should be performed more frequently according to ``Maintenance Under Severe Driv-
ing Conditions''.
*1: Including differential gear with differential lock
*2: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts'' in RA section
*3: ``FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft'' in FA section
*4: ``CAB BODY'' in BT section
*5: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*6: ``Aiming Adjustment'' in EL section
*7: ``Brake Pedal and Bracket'' in BR section, ``Adjusting Clutch Pedal'' in CL section
*8: ``Ventilation air ®lter'' in HA section
*9: ``Maintenance Items'' in RS section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-6

Annual driving distance over 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect, and correct or replace as necessary, L = Lubricate,T=Tighten.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54)
CHASSIS AND BODY Underhood and under vehicle
Brake & clutch ¯uid (For level & leaks).I I I MA-23, 20
Brake ¯uid.R MA-24
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve I MA-24
Power steering ¯uid & lines (For level & leaks) I I I MA-26
Brake & clutch systemsI I I MA-24, 20
Manual transmission oil (For leaks) I I I MA-20
Manual transmission oilR MA-20
Transfer ¯uidI R I MA-21
Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil (For level & leaks).*1 I R I MA-22
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system.I I I MA-26, 20 *2
Geasing points of propeller shaft L L L MA-21
Drive shafts & steering damper.III*3
Body mounting bolts & nutsTTT*4
Outside and Inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance wheels) I I I MA-25, *5
Brake pads, discs & other brake components.I I I MA-24
Front wheel bearing greaseI R I MA-22
Axle joint in knuckle ¯angeL MA-23
Free running hub greaseI I I MA-23
Headlamp aimingIII*6
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play, stroke & operation) I I I *7
Ventilation air ®lterRRR*8
Body corrosionAnnually MA-28
Air bag systemSee NOTE (1) *9
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Maintenance items with ``.'' should be performed more frequently according to ``Maintenance Under Severe Driv-
ing Conditions''.
*1: Including differential gear with differential lock
*2: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts'' in RA section
*3: ``FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft'' in FA section
*4: ``CAB BODY'' in BT section
*5: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*6: ``Aiming Adjustment'' in EL section
*7: ``Brake Pedal and Bracket'' in BR section, ``Adjusting Clutch Pedal'' in CL section
*8: ``Ventilation air ®lter'' in HA section
*9: ``Maintenance Items'' in RS section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Chassis and Body Services (Cont'd)
MA-7

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather condi-
tions or in areas where ambient temperatures
are either extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountain-
ous areasG Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in
the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in
mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent driving in water
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving
conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance
interval
Reference
page Annual driving distance
below 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)over 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)
ABCD......Engine oil & oil ®lter
ReplaceEvery 3 months or
5,000 km (3,000
miles)Every 5,000 km
(3,000 miles)MA-13, 14
A.........Aircleaner ®lter Viscous paper type
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or
18 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-18
A...E.....Fuel ®lter
ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or
12 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-16
.....F....Brake ¯uid
ReplaceMA-24
..C....H..Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil*3
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or
18 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-22
......GH..Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts &
propeller shaft & exhaust systemCheck
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 6
monthsEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles)MA-26, 21,
23 *1
......GH.JGreasing points of propeller shafts Lubricate MA-21
..C....H..Drive shafts & steering damper Check *1
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, discs & other brake components Check MA-24
.........JFront wheel bearing grease & free-running hub grease Check *2, MA-23
*1: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension'' in RA section
*2: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*3: Including differential gear with differential lock
Maintenance for off-road driving
Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required of the following items:
mBrake pads and discs
mBrake lining and drums
mBrake lines and hoses
mWheel bearing grease and free-running hub grease
mDifferential, transmission and transfer oil
mSteering linkage
mPropeller shafts and front drive shafts
mAir cleaner ®lter
mClutch housing (Check water entry. Refer to MA-21.)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-8

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you ®nd the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageÐ
Ð
PD-6
PD-6
PD-19
PD-29
PD-19
PD-14
Ð
Refer to MA section.
Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT in this chart.
Refer to DIFFERENTIAL in this chart.
NVH in FA, RA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in RA section
NVH in BR section
NVH in ST section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotation torque
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
Rough gear tooth
Improper gear contact
Tooth surfaces worn
Incorrect backlash
Companion ¯ange excessive runout
Improper gear oil
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomPRO-
PELLER
SHAFTNoiseXXXX XXXXXXX
Shake XXXXXXX
VibrationXXXX XX X X
DIFFER-
ENTIALNoiseXXXXXXX XXXXXX
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
PD-4

REAR AXLE &
REAR SUSPENSION
SECTION
RA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION............................1
Precautions ..................................................................1
Special Service Tools ..................................................1
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................3
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION........................4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE..................................................5
Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts .......................5
Rear Wheel Bearing ....................................................5
REAR AXLE.....................................................................6
Components.................................................................6
Removal .......................................................................7
Inspection.....................................................................9Installation ....................................................................9
REAR SUSPENSION.....................................................12
Removal and Installation ...........................................13
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber ...............................14
Upper Link, Lower Link and Panhard Rod ................14
Stabilizer Bar .............................................................15
STABILIZER RELEASE DEVICE..................................16
System Components .................................................16
System Description ....................................................16
Removal and Installation ...........................................17
Wiring Diagram ..........................................................18
Trouble Diagnoses.....................................................20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)..........25
General Speci®cations ...............................................25
Inspection and Adjustment ........................................25
RA

Precautions
+When installing rubber parts, ®nal tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
+Use ¯are nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
+After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
+Always torque brake lines when installing.
Special Service Tools
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV40101000
Axle stand
NT159
Removing rear axle shaft
ST36230000
Sliding hammer
NT126
Removing rear axle shaft
ST38080001
Bearing lock nut wrench
NT507
Removing wheel bearing lock nut
a: 58 mm (2.28 in)
KV40106500
Wheel bearing puller
NT724
Removing wheel bearing
GG94310000
Flare nut torque
wrench
NT406
Removing and installing brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
SBR820BA
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION
RA-1

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you ®nd the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageRA-4
RA-14
Ð
Ð
Ð
RA-12
RA-15
RA-5
NVH in PD section
NVH in PD section
NVH in FA section
Refer to REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION in this chart.
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in BR section
NVH in ST section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or de¯ection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Stabilizer bar fatigue
Wheel bearing damage
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
AXLE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomREAR
AXLE AND
REAR
SUSPEN-
SIONNoiseXXXXXX XXX XXXXX
ShakeXXXX X X X XXXXX
VibrationXXXXXXXXXX
ShimmyXXXX X XX XX
Judder X X X X X X X X
Poor quality ride or handlingXXXXX XX X XX
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RA-3