NVH Troubleshooting Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti Q50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Reference			EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	INSPECTION	ADJUSTMENT	TIRE AIR PRESSURE	INSPECTION	-	-	TIRE AIR PRESSURE	NVH in Front Axle and Front Suspension.	NVH in Rear Axle and Rear Suspension.	Refer to TIRES in this chart.	Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.	NVH in Front Axle.	NVH in Front Axle and Brake System.	NVH in Steering System.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS			Improper installation, looseness	Out-of-round	Imbalance	Incorrect tire pressure	Uneven tire wear	Deformation or damage	Non-uniformity	Incorrect tire size	FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION	REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION	TIRES	ROAD WHEELS	DRIVE SHAFT	BRAKE	STEERING
Symptom	TIRES	Noise	*	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*		*	*	*	*
		Shake	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*		*	*	*	*
		Vibration				*				*	*	*			*		*
		Shimmy	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*		*		*	*
		Shudder	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*	*		*		*	*
		Poor quality ride or handling	*	*	*	*	*	*		*	*		*	*
	ROAD WHEEL	Noise	*	*	*			*			*	*	*		*	*	*
		Shake	*	*	*			*			*	*	*		*	*	*
		Shimmy, Shudder	*	*	*			*			*	*	*			*	*
		Poor quality ride or handling	*	*	*			*			*	*	*

*: Applicable