nailzscott

I am new to the forum and new to Nissan Maxima. Mine is an 04 SL with all the toys. Great car but I extremely dissapointed in slight vibration at steering wheel at 65-70 mph. At dealer 5 times, swapped entire set of Continental Contitouring tires off of 05. Perform road force balance which greatly improved. I recognize that this car is sensitive to road feel with its tight steering, but I have more vibration on the steering wheel than my 03 3/4 ton Dodge Ram. I jacked car up last night and spun front wheels (to 60 mph). One front tire has about 1/32 to 1/16 up/down runout. Two rear tires also have runout, but a little less. Is this enough to cause problem. I may be over-sensitive and would only be able to show dealer problem if they rode with me for my 2 hour trek weekly to Detroit airport. Very slight vibration always felt at 70 but can actually hear tire noise on certain smooth sections of highway. Is there any recourse. Wish I could get some money back from them, give them Continentals, and buy some Michelins. Is there a rack/pinion adjustment of any sort that dealer can do to minimize vibration transfer through steering. Sorry for long post, just irritated at the moment. Thanks.

SilverBelle04

Hi - this has been discussed several times. You might find helpful info here. Happy reading.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=shimmy+2004
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=shimmy+2004
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=shimmy+2004

Good luck with your Max.

Bob

nailzscott

Thanks for the quick response. I noticed in the posts references to a TSB for Steering Rack Adjustment. Do you know where I could get some information on the TSB? Thanks

SilverBelle04

No problem.

TSB: http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownershi.../NTB04-084.htm

Bob