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Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Front stabilizer

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove steering gear. Refer to ST-17, "Removal and Installation".

2. Remove mounting nuts on upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod.

3. Remove stabilizer clamp bolts.

4. Remove stabilizer from the vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check stabilizer, connecting rod, bushing and clamp for deformation, cracks and damage, and replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Refer to FSU-12, "Exploded View" for tightening torque.

• When installing stabilizer, make sure that the clamps are facing in the direction shown.

• Make sure the cut surface of the bushing faces the rear.

• Stabilizer uses pillow ball type connecting rod. Position ball joint with case on pillow ball head parallel to stabilizer.

Transverse link

Removal and Installation REMOVAL 1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to WT-66, "Adjustment". 2. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link. Refer to FSU-12, "Exploded View". ...

Removal and installation

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY Exploded View 1. Strut tower bar 2. Stabilizer bar 3. Stabilizer clamp 4. Stabilizer bushing 5. Connecting rod 6. VQ35DE front mount bracket 7. VQ35DE rear mount ...

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System operation
The system informs with a visual and audible alert of rear obstacles when the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position. The system is deactivated at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). It is reactivated at lower speeds. The intermittent tone will stop after 3 seconds when an obstacle is detected by on ...

Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions. 3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition swi ...

System maintenance
The two radar sensors 1 for the BSW and RCTA systems are located near the rear bumper. Always keep the area near the radar sensors clean. The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary ambient conditions such as splashing water, mist or fog. The blocked condition may also be caused by objects such ...