Nissan Murano: Engine / Engine Mechanical :: System Description. Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual / Engine / Engine Mechanical :: System Description. Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting

NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise

1. Camshaft bearing noise 2. Piston pin noise 3. Piston slap noise
4. Main bearing noise 5. Connecting rod bearing noise 6. Water pump noise
7. Timing chain and chain tensioner noise 8. Drive belt noise (Sticking/Slipping) 9. Tappet noise
A. Valve B. Valve mechanism C. Rotation mechanism
D. Drive belt E. Timing chain    
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom
  1. Locate the area where noise occurs.

  2. Confirm the type of noise.

  3. Specify the operating condition of engine.

  4. Check specified noise source. Repair or replace the identified part as necessary.

Location of noise Type of noise Operating condition of engine Source of noise Check item Reference page
Before warm-up After warm-up When starting When idling When racing While driving

Top of engine

Rocker cover

Cylinder head
Ticking or clicking C A A B Tappet noise Valve clearance Valve Clearance
Rattle C A A B C Camshaft bearing noise

Camshaft journal clearance

Camshaft runout
Camshaft

Crankshaft pulley

Cylinder block (Side of engine)

Oil pan
Slap or knock A B B Piston pin noise

Piston and piston pin clearance

Connecting rod bushing clearance
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Slap or rap A B B A Piston slap noise

Piston-to-bore clearance

Piston ring side clearance

Piston ring end gap

Connecting rod bend and torsion
Cylinder Block
Knock A B C B B B Connecting rod bearing noise

Connecting rod bushing clearance (Small end)

Connecting rod bearing clearance (Big end)
Connecting Rod Bearing
Knock A B A B C Main bearing noise

Main bearing oil clearance

Crankshaft runout
Main Bearing

Front of engine

Timing chain cover
Tapping or ticking A A B B B Timing chain and chain tensioner noise

Timing chain cracks and wear

Timing chain tensioner operation
Removal and Installation
Front of engine Squeaking or fizzing A B B C Drive belts (Sticking or slipping) Drive belts deflection Checking Drive Belt
Creaking A B A B A B Drive belts (Slipping) Idler pulley bearing operation

Squall

Creak
A B B A B Water pump noise Water pump operation Removal and Installation

A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related

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