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: Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, see "Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities". NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order ...
Trip computer
1. Vehicle speed
The vehicle speed mode shows the current
vehicle speed and the average vehicle
speed since the last reset.
Average vehicle speed:
Press the OK button on the steering wheel
to bring up the drive computer Reset
menu, and follow the instructions to reset.
For additional information, ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emergency
conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual ...
Preparation
On-vehicle maintenance