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.
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".
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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 ...
Other materials: Steering Assist
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the Steering
Assist could result in serious injury
or death.
The Steering Assist is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures
and is not designed to correct careless,
inattentive or absent-minded
driving. The Steer ...
Parking brake
WARNING
Be sure the parking brake is fully released
before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to
an accident.
Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
Do not use the shift lever in place of
the parking brake. When parking,
be sure the parking brake ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emergency
conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual ...
Transverse link
Removal and installation