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: Head restraints/headrests
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraints/
headrests must be adjusted properly,
as specified in this section. Check the
adjustment after someone else ...
Supplemental air bag warning labels
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag in
front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may
cause serious injury or death.
Supplemental air ...
Precautions on seat belt usage
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted and you are sitting upright and
well back in your seat with both feet on the
floor, your chances of being injured or killed
in a collision and/or the severity of injury
may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly
encourages you and all of your passeng ...
Power steering fluid and lines
Drive shaft