Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Axle and suspension parts
Inspection
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust
cover for cracks or other damage.
Inspection
FLUID LEVEL
• Check fluid level with engine stopped.
• Make sure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.
• Fluid levels at HOT (A) and COLD (B) are different. Do not confuse
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Inspection
Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease
leakage.
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Other materials: Fuel gauge
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The low fuel warning message shows in
the vehic ...
Tachometer
5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Do not rev the engine into the red zone 1.
7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operati ...
Warning/Indicator lights (red)
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, see "Vehicle information
display - 5 inch (13 cm) Type A" or
"Vehicle information display - 7 inch (18cm)
Type B".
or
Brake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator (if s ...