Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Mechanical system
Cross-Sectional View
1. Converter housing
2. Driven sprocket
3. Chain
4. Reverse brake
5. Oil pump
6. Forward clutch
7. Planetary carrier
8. Primary pulley
9. Sun gear
10. Steel belt
11. Side cover
12. Internal gear
13. Parking gear
14. Secondary pulley
15. Final gear
16. Differential case
17. Idler gear
18. Reduction gear
19. Taper roller bearing
20. Output gear
21. Drive sprocket
22. Input shaft
23. Torque converter
System Diagram
System Description
Transmits the power from the engine to the drive wheel.
Component Parts Location - Coupe
1. Control device assembly
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
3. CVT unit harness connector
4. Primary speed sensor
5. Secondary speed sensor
6. PNP switch
7. TCM
8. Battery
9. Shift position indicator
Manual mode indicator
Component Parts Location - Sedan
1. Control device assembly
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
3. CVT unit harness connector
4. Primary speed sensor
5. Secondary speed sensor
6. PNP switch
7. TCM
8. Battery
9. Shift position indicator
Manual mode indicator
Component Description
System Diagram
Component Parts Location - Coupe
1. Control device assembly
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
3. CVT unit harness connector
4. Primary speed sensor
5. Secondary speed senso ...
System Diagram
System Description
The hydraulic control mechanism consists of the oil pump directly driven by
the engine, the hydraulic control
valve that controls line pressure and transmiss ...
Other materials: Cruise control operations
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 - 89 mph (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
cruise control switch on. The
indicator
in the instrument panel will illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the veh ...
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)
Use the night position 1 to reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind you
at night.
Use the day position 2 when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary,
because it reduces rear view
clarity.
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)
The ...
Operating tips
The sunload sensor, located on the top
center of the instrument panel, helps the
system maintain a constant temperature.
Do not put anything on or around this
sensor.
When the climate system is in automatic
operation and the engine coolant temperature
and outside air temperature are
low, the ...