Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Axle and suspension parts
Inspection
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust
cover for cracks or other damage.
Inspection
FLUID LEVEL
• Check fluid level with engine stopped.
• Make sure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.
• Fluid levels at HOT (A) and COLD (B) are different. Do not confuse
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Inspection
Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease
leakage.
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Other materials: 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, ...
Booster seats
For additional information on installing a
booster seat in your vehicle, follow the instructions
outlined in this section.
Precautions on booster seats
WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not
used properly, the risk of a child being
injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision
greatly inc ...
Seat belt warning light and chime
The driver and front passenger seat is
equipped with an enhanced seat belt reminder
function.
A visual and audible alert will operate at
speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h)
or more under the following conditions:
If the driver seat belt is not fastened.
The front passenger’s seat belt is ...
Power steering fluid and lines
Drive shaft