
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE
FAX
A
B
SECTION
FRONT AXLE C
FAX
E
CONTENTS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .............................. 2
. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ...................................... 7 F
Inspection ................................................................ 7
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 2
. ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ................................. 8
. G
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 2
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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ............. 8
PRECAUTION .............................................. 3
. Removal and Installation ......................................... 8
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PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 3
. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ..................................... 11
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Removal and Installation (Left Side) .......................11
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(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation (Right Side) ....................12
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SIONER" .................................................................. 3
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Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Bat- DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............. 15
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tery Disconnect ........................................................ 3
. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ..................................... 15 J
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 3 .
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side) ..................15
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PREPARATION ........................................... 5
. Disassembly and Assembly (Right Side) ................20
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS K
PREPARATION .................................................. 5
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Special Service Tool ................................................ 5
. (SDS) ........................................................... 27
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Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 5
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS L
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................... 6
. (SDS) ................................................................. 27
Wheel Bearing ........................................................27
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FRONT WHEEL HUB ......................................... 6
. Drive Shaft ..............................................................27
. M
Inspection ................................................................. 6
. Dynamic Damper ....................................................27 .
Boot Bands .............................................................28
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Revision: July 2008 FAX-1 2009 Altima
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000004205623
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
WT-61, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
WT-61, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
FSU-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart.
BR-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
ST-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
FAX-15, FAX-20
FAX-11, FAX-12
FAX-7
FAX-6
Reference page
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Improper installation, looseness
Wheel bearing damage
Joint sliding resistance
Excessive joint angle
Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
SUSPENSION
FRONT AXLE
STEERING
Imbalance
BRAKES
TIRES
DRIVE Noise