2013-2018 Nissan Altima Steering Issue! (Random Jerking/Wandering)
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- čas přidán 15. 09. 2023
- What's up everybody!
This is an overview of a long-time wandering/jerking steering issue that eluded me on this 5th Gen. Altima. Resolution & problem solved in the video?
*DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a Master Tech, just a long time wrencher.
*Check out my How-To on getting 5th Gen. Altima on jackstands:
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Link to my original Control Arm Replacement How-To:
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Car in video is a 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
My step-by-step Control Arm Replacement how-to:
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15 Altima with 180+k miles still running original LCAs 🙏🙏 thank you for posting all the video working on your Altima. I watched every single of them and followed step by step to fix mines when needed.
Awesome man good to hear! And I truly appreciate the support & comment!
Just found your videos, going to help me get my Altima to 200k!!! Same issues control arms and gasket on engine. Vids are good scares you enough to know it's not a simple oil change but shows can be done!
Glad to hear you found the channel 🙏 good luck with the car I’m always hear to help if it’s something i can shed light on 👍
Good job!
Appreciate the comment 🙏🙏🙏
Yep I noticed the same drift on my 14 2.5 and I also replaced control arm with the beck although I'm not getting the balding of the tires ..
Well if they are bad/going bad, really only a matter of time!
Hi I have tight power steering and dealer is suggesting to replace rack and pinion besides the control arms tie rods for 5k. Which by itself is crazy expensive but you think I shouldn’t just try trepkacing the control arms and see if it fixes things?
That’s kind of hard to say without seeing it and experiencing the issue. But yea, $5K is ridiculous. I would suggest putting the front end in the air on jackstands and go over it.
Look for bushing wear on the control arms similar to what i showed in the video. If they are all cracked up, then definitely replace them. Could be your problem alone. But i would also look at the outer tie rod ends, see if they have bushing cracks. Depending on your mileage probably couldn’t hurt to replace the outer & inner tie rods. But you just need to evaluate everything and confirm the condition of these parts. Check out my outer tie rod end video, i have some insight on suspension diagnosis in the first 5 minutes of that video.
love your videos. I have nissan altima 2015, which has 133k miles and i have never replaced control arms. Any recommendation when should i replace it? Also, my car hesitate on low rpm, any suggestion what is wrong with it.
I appreciate the comment!
As far as replacing the control arms….they really aren’t a maintenance wear item you replace periodically…like spark plugs for example. You just want to replace them when they start feeling noticeable, and partnered with bushing wear. They should be tight, I reviewed how to check them in the video. As long as they are tight and you aren’t experiencing any symptoms of bad LCA’s, you’re fine.
As far as hesitation at low RPM, thats hard to diagnose over the internet. That’s something someone really needs to feel/experience along with looking at live-data on a OBDII scanner. Could be something as simple as spark plugs. It seems as though a lot of time with hesitation issues with these cars it is transmission related, but I don’t want to scare you as thats not the only possibility. I would suggest having it evaluated by someone who can accurately check everything and pinpoint the issue vs. just playing the guessing game and replacing random parts.
Might be your crank sensor . Especially if it does it on and off or consistently
I have same issue. My control arms and ball joints were bad so I changed it but still wears out quickly on my car. Maybe suspension issue
Very weird!
Any update on the new control arms? Looking to get this brand too.
Still like new 👍👍👍
Always was told to put pressure under control arm when torquing. Possibly to ride height other wise bushings will wear out.
I did torque these under load to take no chances, as I outlined in the video. But honestly I’ve torqued quite a few control arms without loading with no issues. I had a ‘99 Altima and I torqued LCA on it without loading and they lasted longer than the car lol.
Not necessary the way the Nissan control arm bushings are mounted.
Really strange how quickly the bushings in the Beck-Arnley LCAs wore out. Here's hoping the MOOG LCAs are much longer lasting. I checked the price of the OEM LCAs. $450 per side - yikes!!!! The OEM LCAs are still on my 14 Altima 2.5S with 138K miles. No issues with the steering or rapid tire wear (yet).
Seriously! I appreciate it though! But man where ever you saw that price you need to stop looking there!! Lol.
Coulter Nissan Parts is the cheapest & most reliable oem nissan parts source I’ve found! Only $283 a side:
www.coulterpartscenter.com/oem-parts/nissan-driver-left-front-lower-control-arm-545013ta0b?c=bD0xJm49U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHMmYT1uaXNzYW4mbz1hbHRpbWEmeT0yMDE0JnQ9c2wmZT0yLTVsLWw0LWdhcw%3D%3D
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Didn't shop around for the best price - mainly curious as to what the MSRP was. The OEMs from coulter are still nearly twice as much as the MOOGs.
@@thx1138guy yea they definitely aren’t cheap!
2014 Altima with 190k and original LCR. Am I risking it everytime I drive to work? My car feels like a rollercoaster. It goes up and down a ton. Dealer wanted 2k. I'm thinking about replacing everything. LCRs, outer and inner tie rods, struts. Gonna be fun
I think you answered your own question stating it feels like a rollercoaster lol. Did you have the dealer diagnose the issue?
Yup they recommended replacing the LCRs and the tie rods. I just got my moog LRCs. I'm going to take the struts out entirely same with the tir rods. Does it help to take off the axel nut as well?
I changed ine twice i think. Honestly indont remember but idk if it was the front kr rear i had to get nissan control arms and they were expensive.
I think I only changed the expensive control arms once and the moog twice. Maybe... I would have to look. I have 430k though on my altima
@@occckid123 wow 430k?! That’s impressive!!
@@TheOriginalBeeCee yes but I'm having an issue where it's misfiring randomly over the last 40k miles. Had 3 compression test done. All good. P0304 and p0300 and also a p0219e random code that comes sometimes. I changed sparks coil and fuel injectors. No fix. Even the fuel pump. Dealer Saif maybe it could be timing that it's better to just put a used engine for cheap in it instead of doing the timing chain job. Ughh...
I also watched 1 of your other videos where someone said don't do aftermarket valve cover because the clearance might not be correct causing issues. I don't have any oil leaking. My sparks did foul quick with in 6k miles or so 1 time but no oil leaks.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee yes
When you drive faster like between 40mph-60mph did you feel like the steering wheel turns to freely and loosely like if your driving with one hand or let go just a little it would run off the road?
My steering feels comfortable at lower speeds but as I go faster feels like I'm skating or on a roller coaster and have to take caution and steer with two hands
Yea, thats kind of how this felt. I would get under it though and visibly inspect it to help confirm. Take the wheel off to get the best visual of everything.
I’m surprised the alignment people didn’t notice
I’m not. Most people don’t care about their job or how good they do it. They just go through the motions. Damn Nissan dealer with Nissan techs didn’t even notice.