Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair workflow

Repair Work Flow

WORK FLOW

WT-5, "Preliminary Check"

WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)" WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III)"

WT-55, "Symptom Table"

DETAILED FLOW

1.CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Interview the customer to obtain detailed information about the symptom.

>> GO TO 2

2.PRELIMINARY CHECK

Perform preliminary check. Refer to WT-5, "Preliminary Check" >> GO TO 3

3.SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS. Refer to WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)" or WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III)".

>> GO TO 4

4.SYMPTOM

Check for symptoms. Refer to WT-55, "Symptom Table".

>> GO TO 5

5.MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the applicable parts.

>> GO TO 6

6.DRIVE TEST

1. Perform a drive test.

2. Check the low tire pressure warning lamp.

>> GO TO 7

7.SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS. Refer to WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)" or WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III)".

Are any DTC's displayed? YES >> GO TO 5

NO >> Inspection End

    Basic inspection
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    Inspection and adjustment
    Preliminary Check 1.TIRE PRESSURE Check all tire pressures. Refer to WT-70, "Tire". Do tire pressures match specification? YES >> GO TO 2 NO >> Adjust tire pressure to spe ...

    Other materials:

    Removal and installation
    TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Exploded View 1. Rear gusset 2. Air breather hose 3. CVT fluid level gauge 4. CVT fluid charging pipe 5. O-ring 6. Copper washer 7. Fluid cooler tube 8. Transaxle assembly A. Refer to TM-259, "Removal and Installation". Removal and Installation REMOVAL ...

    On-vehicle maintenance
    REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY On-vehicle Service • Check the suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or damage. Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. • Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. • Make sure that the cotter pin is installed. • Check ...

    Push-Button Ignition Switch
    WARNING Do not operate the push-button ignition switch while driving the vehicle except in an emergency. (The engine will stop when the ignition switch is pushed 3 consecutive times in quick succession or the ignition switch is pushed and held for more than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops whi ...