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: Brake system
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking at two wheels.
Brake precautions
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. H ...
Intelligent Around View Monitor
system operation
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position
or press the CAMERA button to operate
the Intelligent Around View Monitor.
The screen displayed on the Intelligent
Around View Monitor will automatically return
to the previous screen 3 minutes after
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Chassis Control (if so equipped)
The chassis control is an electric control
module that includes the following functions:
Intelligent Trace Control
Active Ride Control
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC)
This system senses driving based on the
driver’s steering and acceleration/braking
patterns, and controls brake pressure at
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Power steering fluid and lines
Drive shaft