New to Pathfinders and maintenance; see that my 97 Pathy SE wants its timng belt replaced at 105K; I figure it's 10 years old (soon), and I should do it early. So as it needs its 90K stuff (plugs, trans, coolant, axle fluids, transfer case, wheel bearings packed, etc.), I'd do it all now. I've read some stories if guys doing this on their own, and rebuilding the top half soon afterwards. I want to avoid that.
I'm told I can get a kit with the timing belt tensioner, belt, and water pump. This sounds reasonable. The manual, though, says pull the raddy and all; do I really need to do that? How can I be sure I have everything 'right' (besides paying someone to do it).
How can I fill the transfer case when I'm on my back on the driveway? The axles shouldn't be a problem, and I think I;ll get by on the trans okay, too.
I'm concerned about the wheel bearings; specifically, leaving he bearing either too loose or too tight. The book isn;t if much help here, needing some fangled wrench or something to make it work right.
I just lack the knowledge and experience of working on Pathy's; any help, reassurances, avoidances, suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
