1997 Nissan Maxima Shaking and sqeaking

1997 NISSAN MAXIMA
190,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOEHNC
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not sure if the two are related, but I was on a trip, it was raining and couldn't see the blown out semi tire in front of me before I ran over it. Shortly thereafter I heard a few squeaks and clunks, so here are all they symptoms:

1. squeak/rattle. I can hear it best putting my ear by the housing below where the automatic shifter knob sits.

2. sometimes when I turn the ignition, the whole front of car shakes until it starts idling.

3. intermittently, while driving, and not under any particular driving pattern (around corners, reverse, stopping/accelerating)..I'll hear/feel a clunk that I can faintly feel in the steering wheel and my foot on the gas pedal.

Hopefully this give enough info. Thank you.
Nov 3, 2010 at 12:20 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Wht not jack up car and have a look for any damage
Nov 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM
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