Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Function diagnosis
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise
1. Camshaft bearing noise
2. Piston pin noise
3. Piston slap noise
4. Main bearing noise
5. Connecting rod bearing noise
6. Drive belt noise (Sticking/Slipping)
7. Drive belt noise (Slipping)
8. Water pump noise
9. Timing chain and chain tensioner noise
10. Tappet noise
A. Valve
B. Valve mechanism
C. Rotation mechanism
D. Drive belt
E. Timing chain
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source. Repair or replace the identified part as
necessary.
A: Closely related
B: Related
C: Sometimes related —: Not related
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special
service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service Tool
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Other materials: Seat belt extenders
If, because of body size or driving position, it
is not possible to properly fit the lap/
shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available for purchase. The extender
adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)
of length and may be used for either the
driver ...
Seat belt warning light and chime
The driver and front passenger seat is
equipped with an enhanced seat belt reminder
function.
A visual and audible alert will operate at
speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h)
or more under the following conditions:
If the driver seat belt is not fastened.
The front passenger’s seat belt is ...
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
the C ...
Preparation
On-vehicle maintenance