Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Function diagnosis
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise
1. Camshaft bearing noise
2. Piston pin noise
3. Piston slap noise
4. Main bearing noise
5. Connecting rod bearing noise
6. Drive belt noise (Sticking/Slipping)
7. Drive belt noise (Slipping)
8. Water pump noise
9. Timing chain and chain tensioner noise
10. Tappet noise
A. Valve
B. Valve mechanism
C. Rotation mechanism
D. Drive belt
E. Timing chain
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source. Repair or replace the identified part as
necessary.
A: Closely related
B: Related
C: Sometimes related —: Not related
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special
service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service Tool
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Other materials: Cleaning interior
Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a
vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe
the vinyl and leather (if so equipped) surfaces
with a clean, soft cloth dampened in
mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleani ...
Tachometer
5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Do not rev the engine into the red zone 1.
7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operati ...
Avoiding collision and rollover
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers, because these driving
practices co ...
Preparation
On-vehicle maintenance