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Universal Joint

Postby Gn22 » Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:29 pm

HI 2008 pathfinder V6 97300 Universal Joint. Anyone has that problem, how difficult to change thank you.


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Postby smj999smj » Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:45 am

U-joint failure on R51 Pathfinders is very common. The original joints are Spicer non-greasables, if you want the OEM part. You can get both Spicer and Moog U-joints with or without grease-fittings. As far as replacement, it is not different than replacing most any other vehicle's U-joints. Remove the driveshaft, remove the retaining rings and press out the old joints and reverse procedure to install. Nissan recommends replacing the driveshaft bolts and nuts, but most don't and I haven't heard of any incidents caused by not doing so. Perhaps if they are very rusty, it might be a good idea to replace them.

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Postby Gn22 » Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:20 am

Thank you

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Postby Kilaman » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:23 am

have you replaced it yet?


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