2000 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 232

Chassis and body maintenance Brake lines & cables: Check the brake lines and hoses (including brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve) and parking brake cables for proper attachment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc. Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings: Check these and the other neighboring brake components for wear, deterioration and leaks. Under severe driving conditions, they may have to be inspected more frequently. Manual and automatic transmission, transfer & differential gear fluid: Visually inspect for signs of leakage and replace oil for limited-slip differential. Under severe driving conditions, the oil should be replaced at the specified interval. Steering gear, linkage & transfer gear, axle & suspension parts & drive axle shaft boots: Check for damage, looseness and leakage of oil or grease. Under severe driving conditions, more frequent inspection should be performed. Propeller shaft(s): Check the propeller shaft(s) for damage, looseness and grease leakage under severe driving condition ( only). Propeller shaft: Apply specified grease to the greasing points of propeller shafts in accordance with the maintenance schedule. In the case of driving in water, greasing should be performed immediately afterwards. Front wheel bearing grease: Check the wheel bearing for grease leakage around grease seals, axial end play and smooth turning (4x2). Check the wheel bearing grease condition or repack these in accordance with the maintenance schedule. In case of frequent driving in muddy water, the bearing grease inspection should be performed more frequently ( ). Exhaust system: Visually check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and hangers for proper attachment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc. Under severe driving conditions, inspection should be performed more frequently. Supplemental air bag, and supplemental side air bag (if so equipped) systems: Maintenance for the supplemental air bags or supplemental side air bags should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) vacuum hoses: Check vacuum hose (between ASCD actuator and ASCD pump) for breakage, cracks or fracture. Maintenance 9-11