Murano front end growl

[ZoomZ]

HI.
2013 Nissan Murano AWD. 276,000 Km's.

When i drive around 15-20 KPH, in Drive (D) and i release the gas pedal, touch nothing else, I hear a growl or vibration on the deceleration, Sound goes away after a second as i slow down or if i accelerate.

There is a noise that I can hear while I'm driving and I'm not sure I can attribute it to wheel bearing, CVT or Transfer case, or tire ( new Michelin All weather) I can sort of eliminate the tire noise, if testing at above procedure.

The CVT and TC have been religiously maintained by myself, using RL 75w90 gear oil in TC and Nissan NS-3 in CVT every 30k kms. Fluids have normal wear colors and never seen metal.

I do have one of those clip on noise isolators and can use during test drive, and I need time to get to that.

Any experience on this issue at slow speeds while decelerating? Can engine mounts cause this?

 

[GSCJR]

Can engine mounts cause this?

My first thought was a mount, so yes.

 

[D60]

I've honestly never touched a Murano....but does the RH CV have a "carrier bearing" like the Rogue?

Not saying this is the problem, but quite easy to inspect.

 

[ZoomZ]

I've honestly never touched a Murano....but does the RH CV have a "carrier bearing" like the Rogue?

Not saying this is the problem, but quite easy to inspect.

I dont think it does, I have heard of it on other vehicles, but I will check. great idea thanks.

 

[ZoomZ]

My first thought was a mount, so yes.

2 of them are really easy to change. Other not so much. I'll have to revisit.

 

[GSCJR]

The noise that I'm referring to is more like a buzzing rather than a growl, if that makes sense. Check the mounts, at times the help of an assistant is required to verify. Excessive movement under load would indicate a need for replacement. Good luck!

 

[ZoomZ]

The noise that I'm referring to is more like a buzzing rather than a growl, if that makes sense. Check the mounts, at times the help of an assistant is required to verify. Excessive movement under load would indicate a need for replacement. Good luck!

I just verified the Transmission side is worn and looks like it's sagging. This is another easy one to change, so it has been ordered. Not too expensive but not much to it. OEM.