Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Lifting point
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
CAUTION: • Every time the vehicle is lifted up, maintain the complete vehicle curb condition.
• Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the front side (engine, transmission, suspension etc.), support a jack up point on the rear side garage jack with a transmission jack or equivalent.
• Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the rear side (rear axle, suspension, etc.), support a jack up point on the front side garage jack with a transmission jack or equivalent.
• Be careful not to smash or do anything that would affect piping parts.
Garage Jack and Safety Stand
WARNING: • Park the vehicle on a level surface when using the jack. Make sure to avoid damaging pipes, tubes, etc. under the vehicle.
• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands when you have to get under the vehicle.
• Place wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels on the ground.
• Lift at reinforced area of front suspension member where lower control arm attaches, staying in center line of wheels.
2-Pole Lift
WARNING: When lifting the vehicle, open the lift arms as wide as possible and ensure that the front and rear of the vehicle are well balanced.
When setting the lift arm, do not allow the arm to contact the brake tubes, brake cable, fuel lines and sill spoiler.
Board-on Lift
CAUTION: Make sure vehicle is empty when lifting.
• The board-on lift attachment (LM4086-0200) set at front end of vehicle should be set on the front of the sill under the front door opening.
• Position attachments at front and rear ends of board-on lift.
Precautions
Description
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe and proper servicing. These
precautions are not
described in each individual section.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BA ...
Tow truck towing
Tow Truck Towing
CAUTION:
• Never tow a CVT model with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground. This may
cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necess ...
Other materials:
Drive belts
Checking Drive Belts
WARNING:
Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.
• Make sure that the stamp mark of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the
usable range.
NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator (notch) when the engine is cold.
• When the new d ...
Rear combination lamp
Bulb Replacement
Removal
1. Remove the rear combination lamp. Refer to EXL-260, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Turn the rear turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the rear turn signal lamp bulb.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order ...
Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter motor and
alternator test segments must be
done as a set from start to finish.
1.DIAGNOSIS WITH STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER
Perform the start ...