Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Suspension ARM
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove the rear suspension assembly. Refer to RSU-12, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove the connecting rod bracket from the suspension arm using power tools.
3. Remove the two suspension arm bolts and nuts from the suspension member side
of the suspension arm
using power tools.
4. Remove the ball joint cotter pin and lock nut using power tools.
• Discard the cotter pin, use a new cotter pin for installation.
5. Remove the suspension arm from the knuckle using Tool.
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
CAUTION:
• Do not damage ball joint when removing.
• While using Tool, temporarily tighten the nut so as not to damage screw
threads.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Discard the cotter pin, use a new cotter pin for installation.
• Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-18, "Rear
Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*)".
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from connecting rod, using power tools.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings using power
tools.
3. Remove the sta ...
General Specification (Rear)
Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools
and mats in designated positions.
*: Fuel, engine ...
Other materials: Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH
For additional information, see all Warnings
and Cautions in "Child safety" and
"Child restraints" before installing a
child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined
weight of the child and the child restraint
exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined
weight of the child and the chi ...
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 ...
Folding rear seat
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the driver
side and passenger side of the rear seat for
loading and unloading, as shown.
1. Move the front passenger seat to the
most forward position.
2. Open the access cover on the rear parcel
shelf.
3. Insert a key or another suitable tool
...