NVH Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. 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.
FRONT AXLE - DRIVE SHAFT - NOISE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Joint Sliding Resistance |
| Suspension |
| Front Axle |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - DRIVE SHAFT - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Imbalance |
| Suspension |
| Front Axle |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - NOISE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Drive Shaft |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Drive Shaft |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - VIBRATION SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Drive Shaft |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - SHIMMY SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - SHUDDER SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| 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 |