Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Wheels
Inspection
ALUMINUM WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove
wheel and check wheel
runout.
a. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the figure.
STEEL WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove
wheel and check wheel
runout.
a. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount on a tire balance machine.
b. Set two dial indicators as shown in the figure.
c. Set each dial indicator to 0.
d. Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points around
the circumference of the wheel.
e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.
f. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum negative
value.
Add the two values to determine total runout.
In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the
maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel.
Draining
1. Start engine and let it run to warm up transaxle oil.
2. Stop engine and remove the drain plug to drain the oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transaxle case. T ...
Inspection
• If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
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Other materials: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped)
If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system
while the engine is running, messages
are displayed in the meter.
If the AWD error warning message is displayed,
there may be a malfunction in the
AWD system. Reduce vehicle speed and
have your vehicle checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN de ...
Steering Assist display and
indicators
Steering Assist status indicator/
warning
Displays the status of the Steering Assist by
the color of the indicator/warning
Steering Assist indicator (gray): Steering
Assist standby
Steering Assist indicator (green): Steering
Assist active
Steering Assist indicator (yellow): Steering
Assis ...
General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to
check for the cause or have it checked
promptly. In addition, it is recommended
that you visit a ...
M/T Oil
Brake fluid level and leaks