01 Pathfinder Vibration

[webibeay]

Hey Folks -

Got an issue I hope someone can help with before I try and take it to a mechanic and get screwed...

I have a 2001 Pathfinder 5-Speed with roughly 122k on it. Overall, runs and drives great - although I am noticing a vibration when coasting with the truck in gear... for example traveling along local main road at about 40mph in 4th gear and take my foot off the gas -- this vibration starts - and goes away as soon as I put my foot back on the gas.

Any thoughts....

Thanks!

[Towncivilian]

Are your wheels balanced? Alignment good? Check for play in the driveshaft(s). Can you tell which direction the vibration is emanating from?

Welcome to NICO.

[webibeay]

Thank you - Yes, wheels balanced & alignment good - new tires last fall. Used to have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and had a similar issue and was the driveshaft joints... wondering if this is the same issue....

Weird, though - ran errands with it this AM and it didn't do it.... I'll get underneath it today!

[Towncivilian]

While you're down there, grease the driveshafts. Any NLGI No. 2 lithium soap base grease will be fine.