Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 657

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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

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Symptom

DRIVE 
SHAFT

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

FRONT 
AXLE

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Vibration

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shimmy

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shudder

×

×

×

×

×

×

Poor quality ride or handling

×

×

×

×

×

×

FRONT WHEEL HUB

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT WHEEL HUB

Inspection

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• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of

wheel bearing.

• Rotate wheel hub and make sure there are no unusual noises or other irregular conditions. If there are any

irregular noises or conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FAX-26, "Wheel Bearing"

.

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

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• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occur from drive shaft.

FRONT WHEEL HUB

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT WHEEL HUB

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-60, "Adjustment"

.

2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-102, "Removal and Installation - Front Wheel

Sensor"

.

CAUTION:

Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

3. Remove brake hose lock plate from strut assembly. 
4. Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using power tool leaving brake hose attached, then remove

disc rotor. Reposition caliper aside with wire. Refer to 

BR-32, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper

and Rotor"

.

NOTE:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
6. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on lock nut to disen-

gage drive shaft from wheel hub.

CAUTION:

• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be

careful not to overextend slide joint.

• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support.

NOTE:

Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel

hub and bearing assembly.

7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.

1.

Steering knuckle

2.

Splash guard

3.

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

4.

Cotter pin

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