Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Removal and installation
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBL
Exploded View
1. Cap
2. Shock absorber insulator
3. Shock absorber seal
4. Bound bumper
5. Shock absorber
6. Suspension arm
7. Connecting rod mount bracket
8. Connecting rod
9. Upper rubber seat
10. Coil spring
11. Lower rubber seat
12. Knuckle
13. Knuckle bushing
14. Rear lower link
15. Suspension arm bushing
16. Front lower link
17. Radius arm
18. Front member stay (LH)
19. Front member stay (RH)
20. Stabilizer bar clamp
21. Bushing
22. Stabilizer bar
23. Member stopper
24. Rear suspension member
25. Rear member stay
26. Ball seat
1. Cap
2. Shock absorber insulator
3. Shock absorber seal
4. Bound bumper
5. Shock absorber
6. Suspension arm
7. Connecting rod mount bracket
8. Connecting rod
9. Upper rubber seat
10. Coil spring
11. Lower rubber seat
12. Knuckle
13. Knuckle bushing
14. Rear lower link
15. Suspension arm bushing
16. Front lower link
17. Radius arm
18. Front member stay (LH)
19. Front member stay (RH)
20. Stabilizer bar clamp
21. Bushing
22. Stabilizer bar
23. Member stopper
24. Rear suspension member
25. Rear member stay
26. Ball seat
Removal and Installation
Removal
CAUTION: Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
1. Remove the center exhaust tube with muffler(s). Refer to EX-6, "Removal and Installation" (QR25DE) or EX-12, "Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE).
2. Remove brake caliper assembly and reposition aside, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tools. Refer to BR-35, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
• Leave the brake hydraulic hose connected to the brake caliper.
• Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.
• Do not pull or twist the brake hydraulic hose.
3. Remove brake rotor. Refer to BR-35, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
4. Disconnect parking brake cable from knuckle. Refer to PB-6, "PEDAL TYPE : Exploded View" (pedal type), PB-7, "LEVER TYPE : Exploded View" (lever type).
5. Remove rear wheel sensors. Refer to BRC-63, "Removal and Installation" (ABS), BRC-134, "Removal and Installation" (TCS/ABS), BRC-236, "Removal and Installation" (VDC/TCS/ABS).
6. Remove lower shock absorber nuts using power tools.
7. Remove lower control arm link adjusting bolt and arm. Refer to RSU-13, "Removal and Installation".
8. Remove upper ball joint nut and cotter pin. Refer to RSU-10, "Exploded View".
9. Disconnect radius rod member side. Refer to RSU-15, "Removal and Installation".
10. Disconnect lower link adjusting bolt. Refer to RSU-14, "Removal and Installation".
11. Remove knuckle. Refer to RSU-10, "Exploded View".
12. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "Removal and Installation".
13. Disconnect lower link adjusting bolt. Refer to RSU-14, "Removal and Installation".
14. Disconnect member harness.
15. Support the rear suspension assembly using a suitable jack.
16. Remove the suspension member nuts and member stay bolts using power tools.
17. Lower the rear suspension assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-18, "Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)".
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 ...Other materials:
Door switch
Description
Detects door open/close condition and transmits the signal to BCM.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK FRONT DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Check (“DOOR SW-DR” and “DOOR SW-AS”) in “DATA MONITOR” mode with
CONSULT-III. Refer to BCS-
34, "RETAINED PWR : CONSULT-III Funct ...
USB interface (models with Navigation System)
Connecting a device to the USB input
jack
WARNING
Do not connect/disconnect or operate the
USB device while driving. Doing so can be
a distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
● Do not force the USB device int ...
Insufficient cooling
Component Function Check
SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
INSPECTION FLOW
1. CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATION CHECK - TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Press the A/C switch.
2. Turn temperature control dial counterclockwise to maximum cold.
3. Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
Can ...