Nissan Altima 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.
Power steering fluid and lines
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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Drive shaft
Inspection
Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease
leakage.
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Other materials:
Main line between dlc and abs circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose
connection (connector side
and harness side).
- Harness co ...
Parking brake system
PEDAL TYPE
Inspection
• Check control device for wear or other damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check wires for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check warning lamp and switch. Replace if necessary.
• Check parts at each connecting position and if found deformed or damaged, ...
Disassembly and assembly
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)
1. Circlip
2. Dust shield
3. Slide joint housing
4. Snap ring
5. Spider assembly
6. Stopper ring
7. Boot band
8. Boot
9. Shaft
10. Damper band
11. Damper
12. Boot band
13. Boot
14. Ball cage / Steel ball / Inner race assembly
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