Nissan Murano: Chassis and Body Maintenance / Axle and Suspension Parts
Inspection
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.

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Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
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Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
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Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
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Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
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Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.

Inspection
FLUID LEVELVerify proper power steering fluid level.
Check power steering fluid level with engine stopped and the fluid temp between 0 – 30° C (32 – 86° F)...
Inspection
Check the following items, and replace the parts as necessary.Check drive shaft mounting points and drive shaft joint for looseness and other damage...
Other information:
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or electronic control
units or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come
on, check for an open fuse...
DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGICMalfunction has occurred inside AWD control unit. DTC No.
CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition
C1201
CONTROLLER FAILURE
(Control unit failure)
Diagnosis condition
Ignition switch: ON
Signal
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Threshold
—
Diagnosis delay time
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POSSIBLE CAUSEInternal malfunction of AWD control unitFAIL-SAFEFront-wheel drive or shifts to 4-wheel drive (rear-wheels still have some driving torque)...