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: Air bags, seat belts and child restraints
Top tether strap anchor
Rear seat belts with pretensioner(s) for
outboard seating
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag
Head restraints/headrests
Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder height adju ...
Spark plugs
Replacing spark plugs
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped A
spark plugs as frequently as conventional
type spark plugs because they
last much longer. Follow the maintenance
log shown in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual. Do not service
iridi ...
Installing the spare tire
WARNING
For AWD vehicles - the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire must be installed to the
rear wheels only. If a front tire is punctured,
install the original rear tire onto
the front wheel, then install the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire on the rear.
Failure to do so could cause overheating
to the AWD ...
Power steering fluid and lines
Drive shaft