Nissan Murano: Transmission & Driveline / Front Axle :: Periodic Maintenance
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts. Reference — Inspection — Exploded View — Inspection NVH Troubleshooting Chart Inspection NVH Troubleshooting Chart NVH Troubleshooting Chart Inspection NVH Troubleshooting Chart NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS Excessive joint angle Joint sliding resistance Imbalance Improper installation, looseness Parts interference Wheel bearing damage FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT AXLE TIRE WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT BRAKE STEERING
Symptom
DRIVE SHAFT
Noise
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×
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×
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Shake
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FRONT AXLE
Noise
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Shake
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×
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Vibration
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×
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Shimmy
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×
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Shudder
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×
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×
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×
Poor quality ride or handling
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×
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Inspect Front Axle for cracks or damage...
On-vehicle Service
Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or damage.
Move the wheel as shown to check for excessive play.
Inspection
Move the wheel hub and bearing in an axial direction by hand to verify that looseness of wheel hub and bearing exists...
Other information:
Diagnosis Procedure
The front wiper does not operate under any operation conditions.CHECK WIPER RELAY OPERATION
CONSULT
Select “FRONT WIPER” in “Active Test” mode of “IPDM E/R”.
When operating the test item, check front wiper operation...
High Strength Steel (HSS)
High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below: Tensile strength Major applicable parts
370 - 590 MPa
Lower front and rear hoodledge
Upper hoodledge
Side dash
Roof bow No...