99 pathfinder steering vibration

Post by **yidal8** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

I recall reading about a TSB addressing the shakes at 60-70MPH .My wife's 1999 Path is getting worse and worse . Wheel balance done yet again , but no relief . My mechanic tells me it needs new tires+shocks+alignment ????. But tires are good ( 20Kmi on this second Dunlop set , normal wear rate visually ), car tracks straight. only 60Kmi. on car . It feels like something is loose in the steering box / rack / etc.

Post by **NISTECH** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

we have done a steering rack on one of these for something similar. but some slight toe-in wear was associated with that one vehicle.

Post by **NISTECH** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

I will check on a tsb for you tomorrow if work load permits time.

Post by **yidal8** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

Nistech - thanks for your help , Let me know if you find anything . Also , the tires appear to wear normally on my Path, Maybe slightly more wear in the center of the tires . I keep pressures at 30 PSI all around .

Post by **Q45tech** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

Don't assume that tires are vibration free because they are not worn............20,000 miles is an extremely long time for many/most tires to stay round...........how much inner and outer weights are on the wheel..........anything over 1/2 ounce [14 grams] per side tells you there are problems.Car tires should be half the amount of truck/SUV tires: 1/4 ounce [7 grams] per side.

Post by **yidal8** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

QTech - Good point - I will check weights on wheels tonight .

Post by **NISTECH** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

the tsb you spoke of lists several causes for vibration between 60 and 70 mph and is not specific to any one problem. the list primarily focuses on tire related issues but makes mention of rack having excessive slop and requires an adjustment if it is found out of spec.

Post by **yidal8** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

NISTECH - Thanks . Can I find this TSB anywhere on the net ? I want to show it to my mechanic . ( Obviously , my car is out of warranty by now ).Appreciate your help .

Post by **NISTECH** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

not sure where it would be located on the net. its an 11 page bulletin I can get you the number tomorrow when I am at work. I thought it might be on the nissan site but they only list recalls.

Post by **yidal8** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

That's great , thanks . Once I have the TSB number , I will get it from my local Nissan service dept.

Post by **NISTECH** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

ok there are to applicable bullitens for 99 it depends on wheather its a 99 or 99.5

99 is NTB 98-10299.5 NTB 00-061

Post by **yidal8** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:54 pm

Thank you .

99 pathfinder steering vibration

99 pathfinder steering vibration

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