Nissan Xterra. Manual — part 574

PREPARATION

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PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

PIIB1407E

RSU-4

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

×: Applicable

Reference page

RSU-5

RSU-9

RSU-5

RSU-5

RSU-10

RSU-5

DL

N-13

8,

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Cha

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DL

N-19

2,

"NVH T

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ho

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Cha

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(C

20

0),

DL

N-22

4,

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Ch

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(M

22

6 wi

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DL

N-24

7,

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(M

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6

with

ELD)

RAX-6

, "NVH T

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(C20

0),

RA

X-18

, "NVH T

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"

(M

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WT

-4

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WT

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BR-5,

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ST

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PROPELLE

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Symptoms

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Vibration

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shimmy

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shudder

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Poor quality ride or handling

×

×

×

×

× ×

×

×

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

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• Check the rear suspension parts for any excessive play, cracks, wear, and other damage.

• Shake each rear wheel to check for any excessive play as shown.

• Tighten all of the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

CAUTION:

When installing the components with rubber bushings, the

final tightening of the nuts and bolts must be done with the

vehicle in an unladen condition (the fuel, engine coolant, and

engine oil full; the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in their

designated positions) with the tires on the ground.

• Check the shock absorbers for oil leaks, deformation, and other

damage.

• Check the shock absorber bushings for excessive wear and other

damage.

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RSU-6

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STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR

Inspection

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• Check stabilizer bar for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.

• Check rubber bushings for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.