NVH Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
FRONT AXLE - NOISE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Joint Sliding Resistance |
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Front Final Drive |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Imbalance |
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - VIBRATION SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Joint Sliding Resistance |
| Imbalance |
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - SHIMMY SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - SHUDDER SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Joint Sliding Resistance |
| Imbalance |
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - POOR QUALITY RIDE OR HANDLING SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Wheel Bearing Damage |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |