Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Front coil spring and strut

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to WT-66, "Adjustment".

2. Remove brake caliper and reposition aside using wire. Refer to BR-30, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".

CAUTION: Avoid depressing brake pedal with brake caliper removed.

3. Remove wheel sensor electrical harness from strut. Refer to BRC-63, "Removal and Installation" (ABS), BRC-134, "Removal and Installation" (TCS/ABS), BRC-236, "Removal and Installation" (VDC/TCS/ABS).

4. Remove brake hose lock plate.

5. Remove steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts. Refer to FSU-12, "Exploded View".

6. Remove bolt on strut tower bar then bolts on strut tower and remove strut from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the strut for any oil leakage or other damage and replace as necessary.Ball Joint Inspection

CAUTION: Before measurement, move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

    On-vehicle repair
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    Transverse link
    Removal and Installation REMOVAL 1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to WT-66, "Adjustment". 2. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link. Refer to FSU-12, "Exploded View". ...

    Other materials:

    B2619 BCM
    Description BCM requests IPDM E/R to supply power to steering lock unit. After receiving the power, the steering lock unit transmits an ON signal to BCM. DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE 1.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE 1. Press the push-button ignition switc ...

    Front seat belt
    Exploded View 1. D-ring anchor 2. Adjuster cover 3. Outer anchor bolt cover 4. Seat belt pre-tensioner connector 5. Seat belt retractor 6. Seat belt adjuster A. D-ring anchor bolt B. Outer anchor bolt C. Retractor screw D. Retractor anchor bolt E. Bolt 1. Seat belt retractor 2. Se ...

    Door locks/unlocks precaution
    ● Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle. ● After locking with ...