NVH Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 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.
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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 leaks |
Steering wheel play |
Steering gear rack sliding force |
Improper steering wheel |
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever |
Steering column deformation or damage |
Improper installation or looseness of steering column |
Steering linkage looseness |
WHEEL HUB AND BEARING |
SUSPENSION |
TIRES |
WHEEL |
DRIVE SHAFT |
BRAKES |
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Symptom |
Steering |
Noise |
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Shake |
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Vibration |
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Shimmy |
X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shudder |
X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
X: Applicable