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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×
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×
FRONT AXLE
Noise
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-
-
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Shake
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×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Vibration
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-
-
×
×
×
×
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×
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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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×
-
×
×
-
×
×
Poor quality ride or handling
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-
-
×
×
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×
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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:
Exploded View
1.
Center pillar upper finisher
2.
Front door welt
3.
Front pillar finisher
4.
Dash side finisher
5.
Front outer kicking plate
6.
Front inner kicking plate
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Center pillar lower finisher
8.
Rear door welt
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