NVH troubleshooting Chart
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Location of noise | Type of noise | Operating condition of engine | Source of noise | Check item | |||||
Before warmup | After warmup | When starting | When idling | When racing | While driving | ||||
Top of engine rocker cover cylinder head | Ticking or clicking | C | A | A | B | Tappet noise | Valve clearance | ||
Rattle | C | A | A | B | C | Camshaft bearing noise | Camshaft journal oil clearance Camshaft runout | ||
Crankshaft pulley cylinder block (side of engine) oil pan | Slap or knock | A | B | B | Piston pin noise | Piston to piston pin oil clearance Connecting rod bushing oil clearance | |||
Slap or rap | A | B | B | A | Piston slap noise | Piston to cylinder bore clearance Piston ring side clearance Piston ring end gap Connecting rod bend and torsion | |||
Knock | A | B | C | B | B | B | Connecting rod bearing noise | Connecting rod bushing oil clearance Connecting rod bearing oil clearance | |
Knock | A | B | A | B | C | Main bearing noise | Main bearing oil clearance Crankshaft runout | ||
Front of engine front cover | Tapping or ticking | A | A | B | B | B | Timing chain and chain tensioner noise | Timing chain cracks and wear Timing chain tensioner operation | |
Front of engine | Squeaking or fizzing | A | B | B | C | Drive belt (Sticking or slipping) | Drive belt deflection | ||
Creaking | A | B | A | B | A | B | Drive belt (Slipping) | Idler pulley bearing operation | |
Squall Creak | A | B | B | A | B | Water pump noise | Water pump operation |
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related -: Not related
Inspection Warm up engine and then turn it off. Release fuel pressure. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT). ...
Exploded View 1. Generator 2. Water pump 3. Crankshaft pulley 4. A/C compressor (with A/C models) Idler pulley (without A/C models) 5. Idler pulley 6. Drive belt ...
Towing your vehicle
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage
your vehicle. Towing instructions are available
from a NISSAN dealer. Local service operators
are generally familiar with the applicable laws
an ...
Brake caliper assembly
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View
REMOVAL
1. Brake caliper assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Cap 2. Bleeder valve 3. Cylinder body
4. Piston seal 5. Piston 6. Piston boot
7. Sliding pin 8. Sliding pin boot 9. Bushing
10. Torque member Apply rubber
grease Apply brake fluid
NOTE:
LH front ...