NVH Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Maxima. 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 - DRIVE SHAFT - NOISE, VIBRATION SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Joint Sliding Resistance |
| Axle |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - DRIVE SHAFT - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Excessive Joint Angle |
| Imbalance |
| Axle |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - AXLE - NOISE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Drive Shaft |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - AXLE - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Drive Shaft |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - AXLE - VIBRATION SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Drive Shaft |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - AXLE - SHIMMY SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Parts Interference |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - AXLE - SHUDDER SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Improper Installation, Looseness |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Brakes |
| Steering |
FRONT AXLE - 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 |