1998 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 205

CLUTCH HOUSING DRAIN If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary. Contact your NISSAN dealer. ONLY use spare tires specified for each four wheel drive model. Care of wheels ¼ Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance. ¼ Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle is washed. ¼ Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels. ¼ Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion. This may cause loss of pressure or damage the tire bead. ¼ We recommend that the road wheels be waxed to protect against road salt in areas where it is used during winter. DI0117 Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required. Wheel balance service should be performed with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the rear wheels on the vehicle could lead to transmission damage. Checking water entry Whenever you drive in deep water or mud, check water entry in the clutch housing by removing the blind plug at the bottom of the transmission case. After checking, be sure to reinstall the plug. 8-30 Do-it-yourself