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: Operating range
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the request
switch (if so equipped) 1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged
or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key system’s op ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring system (TPMS). It monitors
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
When the low tire pressure warning light is lit,
and the "Tire Pressure Low - Add Air" warning
appears in the vehicle information display,
one or more of your tires is ...
Making a call
1. Press thebutton on the Launch
Bar.
The "Phone" screen will appear on the
display.
2. Select one of the options to make a call.
Phonebook
To access the phonebook:
1. Press thebutton on the
steering
wheel or touch the "" key on the
launch bar.
2. Touch the "Phonebook" key.
3. Choose the desir ...
Preparation
On-vehicle maintenance