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How to change track rod end on NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.3 V6 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 2.7 TD 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.2 TD 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.5 V6 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.3 V6 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.3 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.3 V6 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 2.7 TD 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.2 TD 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.5 V6 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.3 V6 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder II (R50) 3.3 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Pathfinder II (R50) and other NISSAN models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Nippers
Ball joint puller
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R50). AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R50). Take the following steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: track rod end – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R50). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
- Step 7Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 8Remove the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening. Use nippers.
- Step 9Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 10Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 12Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 13Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 14Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R50). AUTODOC experts recommend:While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
- Step 15Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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