Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: M/T Oil
Draining
1. Start engine and let it run to warm up transaxle oil.
2. Stop engine and remove the drain plug to drain the oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transaxle case. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to TM-79, "Exploded View".
CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.
Refilling
1. Remove the filler plug (1) and fill transaxle with new oil.
2. After refilling oil, measure oil level to check if it is within the specification using suitable gauge (A) as shown.
CAUTION: • Do not start engine while checking oil level.
• Insert the suitable gauge straight and against the wall of the filler plug hole, then measure the gauge from the top of the filler plug hole to the oil level as shown.
3. Install the filler plug with a new O-ring to the clutch housing.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring. 4. Tighten filler plug bolt to the specified torque. Refer to TM-28, "Exploded View".
Inspection
LEAKAGE
• Make sure that oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.
LEVEL
1. Remove the filler plug (1).
2. Measure oil level to check if it is within the specification using a suitable gauge (A) as shown.
CAUTION: • Do not start engine while checking oil level.
• Insert the suitable gauge straight and against the wall of the filler plug hole, then measure the gauge from the top of the filler plug hole to the oil level as shown.
3. Install the filler plug with a new O-ring to the clutch housing.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
4. Tighten the filler plug bolt to the specified torque. Refer to TM-28, "Exploded View".
CVT fluid
RE0F09B
Inspection
CHECKING CVT FLUID
Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80°C (122 to
176°F). The fluid level check procedure
is as follows:
1. Check for f ...
Wheels
Inspection
ALUMINUM WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove
wheel and check wheel
runout.
a. Rem ...
Other materials:
P0461 fuel level sensor
Description
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit.
The sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to the
combination meter. The combination
meter sends the fuel level sensor signal to the ECM through CAN communication
line.
It consists o ...
DLC branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the terminals and connectors of the data link connector for damage,
bend and loose connection
(connector side and harness side) ...
Seat belts with pretensioners (Front seats)
WARNING
● The pretensioners cannot be reused after
activation. They must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle
as a unit.
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but a pretensioner is not activated,
be sure to have the pretensioner
system checked and, if nec ...
