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 chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
REAR AXLE - NOISE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Joint Sliding Resistance |
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Rear Final Drive |
| Front Axle |
| Front Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
REAR AXLE - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Imbalance |
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Front Axle |
| Front Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
REAR AXLE - VIBRATION SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Front Axle |
| Front Suspension |
| Rear Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Propeller Shaft |
| Steering |
REAR AXLE - SHIMMY SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Front Axle |
| Front Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
REAR AXLE - SHUDDER SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Front Axle |
| Front Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
REAR AXLE - POOR QUALITY RIDE OR HANDLING SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Front Axle |
| Front Suspension |
| Rear Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Steering |