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: Precautions when starting and driving
WARNING
Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in ...
Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.
WARNING
Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
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Car phone or CB radio
When installing a CB, ham radio or car
phone in your vehicle, be sure to observe
the following precautions; otherwise, the
new equipment may adversely affect the
engine control system and other electronic
parts.
WARNING
A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
at ...
Power steering fluid and lines
Drive shaft