I did see the issues that others were having with the steering assembly but this is happening when not turning. It concerns me since I am used to hearing noises in my old POS (the reason for purchasing this otherwise excellent vehicle ) and that usually led to my mechanic saying my struts are bad.

Also, if it is an issue this *should* be covered under the warranty, correct?

do you have the vent selector set to defrost?? if so then it may be the ac compressor.

wrong.
these are horrible...

toyo proxes4
but are a dam good tire.

good piont btw.

I do not remember the exact name of the the nut you have to tighten, Torque something it is near the struts bolts.

See that big bolt there 4 all together , green tinge to them make sure it is tightened to spec. I had to tighten 2 out of the 4.

I'm just glad it wasn't something more serious.

When I questioned the Service Tech, he agreed that both Right and Left have to be done (I was in on a previous appointment to diagnose and booked this appointment with the understanding that both were being done). The Tech said that he was booking them under seperate appointments because otherwise Nissan would give him a hard time if both were shown at the same time because this is supposedly highly unusual. Judging by all that I read here on this one thing, what else is suspect?

For example, previously when discussing problem and possible diagnosis, Tech asked me if I could also feel a vibration in through the steering wheel or whether I "felt the sound" coming moreso from the under the vehicle?? At that point he mentioned possibly the LOWER STEERING SHAFT?? which he claimed was often seen?? As well, the Tech asked me if my vehicle had been in an accident or had been submerged!? OK - good questions but NO is the answer on both ... but submerged?? What is this about?

So, that's my 2 cents worth ... but would like to know -- are there more parts involved to worry about with respect to REPLACE RF AXLE, or does it mean that all of the parts ie - bearings, strut plates, strut mounts ... are comprised when one REPLACES THE AXLE??

Also, other postings talk about the poor positioning of the strut plates being such that they catch the windshield water run-off and apparently lead to premature rusting ... Should I be asking for an inspection on that too?

They seem to be genuinely trying to look out for the right solutions because they also know that the warranty runs out on Feb. 27 -- so my return next week will be the last chance that I have to have problems revealed or at least documented on their system for my vehicle to allow for the possibility of a valid claim if whatever items I ask about and get documented come up soon after with problems.

Sorry for the whole enchilada in one stop but with the warranty about to run out I could use some guidance ... Thanks - MEXCHICK