Nissan Pathfinder: Rear Axle - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Transmission & Driveline :: Rear Axle / Symptom Diagnosis / Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

	SYMPTOM
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS	DRIVE SHAFT		REAR AXLE						Reference
	Noise	Shake	Noise	Shake	Vibration	Shimmy	Shudder	Poor quality ride or handling
Excessive joint angle	×	×	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Joint sliding resistance	×	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Refer to Disassembly and Assembly (LH) Refer to Disassembly and Assembly (RH)
Imbalance	—	×	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Improper installation, looseness	—	—	×	×	×	×	×	×	Refer to Exploded View
Parts interference	—	—	×	×	×	×	—	×	—
PROPELLER SHAFT (AWD)	×	×	×	×	×	—	—	—	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
DIFFERENTIAL	×	—	×	—	—	—	—	—	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION	×	×	×	×	×	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
TIRES	×	×	×	×	×	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
ROAD WHEEL	×	×	×	×	—	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
BRAKES	×	×	×	×	—	×	×	—	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart