NVH Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. 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.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - NOISE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Fluid Level |
| Air in Hydraulic System |
| Outer Socket Ball Joint Swinging Force |
| Outer Socket Ball Joint Rotating Torque |
| Outer Socket Ball Joint End Play |
| Steering Fluid Leakage |
| Steering Wheel Play |
| Steering Gear Rack Sliding Force |
| Drive Belt Looseness |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Differential |
| Wheel Hub |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Drive Shaft |
| Brakes |
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Steering Wheel |
| Improper Installation or Looseness of Tilt Lock Lever |
| Mounting Rubber Deterioration |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Wheel Hub |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Drive Shaft |
| Brakes |
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - VIBRATION SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Steering Wheel |
| Improper Installation or Looseness of Tilt Lock Lever |
| Mounting Rubber Deterioration |
| Steering Column Deformation or Damage |
| Improper Installation or Looseness of Steering Column |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Wheel Hub |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Drive Shaft |
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - SHIMMY SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Steering Wheel |
| Improper Installation or Looseness of Tilt Lock Lever |
| Mounting Rubber Deterioration |
| Steering Linkage Looseness |
| Wheel Hub |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - SHUDDER SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Mounting Rubber Deterioration |
| Steering Linkage Looseness |
| Wheel Hub |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |