NVH Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. 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 | REFER TO |
|---|---|
| Excessive joint angle | |
| Joint sliding resistance | |
| PROPELLER SHAFT | |
| FRONT FINAL DRIVE | |
| WHEEL HUB | Refer to WHEEL HUB in this chart. |
| SUSPENSION | |
| TIRES | |
| ROAD WHEEL | |
| BRAKES | |
| STEERING |
FRONT AXLE - DRIVE SHAFT - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS | REFER TO |
|---|---|
| Excessive joint angle | |
| Imbalance | |
| PROPELLER SHAFT | |
| WHEEL HUB | Refer to WHEEL HUB in this chart. |
| SUSPENSION | |
| TIRES | |
| ROAD WHEEL | |
| BRAKES | |
| STEERING |
FRONT AXLE - WHEEL HUB - NOISE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS | REFER TO |
|---|---|
| Improper installation, looseness | |
| Parts interference | - |
| PROPELLER SHAFT | |
| FRONT FINAL DRIVE | |
| DRIVE SHAFT | Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart. |
| SUSPENSION | |
| TIRES | |
| ROAD WHEEL | |
| BRAKES | |
| STEERING |
FRONT AXLE - WHEEL HUB - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS | REFER TO |
|---|---|
| Improper installation, looseness | |
| Parts interference | - |
| PROPELLER SHAFT | |
| DRIVE SHAFT | Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart. |
| SUSPENSION | |
| TIRES | |
| ROAD WHEEL | |
| BRAKES | |
| STEERING |
FRONT AXLE - WHEEL HUB - VIBRATION SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS | REFER TO |
|---|---|
| Improper installation, looseness | |
| Parts interference | - |
| PROPELLER SHAFT | |
| DRIVE SHAFT | Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart. |
| SUSPENSION | |
| TIRES | |
| STEERING |
FRONT AXLE - WHEEL HUB - SHIMMY SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS | REFER TO |
|---|---|
| Improper installation, looseness | |
| Parts interference | - |
| SUSPENSION | |
| TIRES | |
| ROAD WHEEL | |
| BRAKES | |
| STEERING |
FRONT AXLE - WHEEL HUB - SHUDDER SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS | REFER TO |
|---|---|
| Improper installation, looseness | |
| SUSPENSION | |
| TIRES | |
| ROAD WHEEL | |
| BRAKES | |
| STEERING |
FRONT AXLE - WHEEL HUB - POOR QUALITY RIDE OR HANDLING SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS | REFER TO |
|---|---|
| Improper installation, looseness | |
| Parts interference | - |
| Wheel bearing damage | |
| SUSPENSION | |
| TIRES | |
| ROAD WHEEL |