Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual ≻ Rear suspension ≻ On-vehicle repair ≻ Radius rod

Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Radius rod

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove the rear suspension assembly. Refer to RSU-12, "Removal and Installation".

2. Remove the radius rod using power tools.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-18, "Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)".

Front lower link

Removal and Installation Removal 1. Remove the front lower link nut and bolt from the knuckle side and the adjusting bolt and nut from the suspension member side using power tools. • Do not r ...

Rear stabilizer

Removal and Installation Removal 1. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from connecting rod, using power tools. 2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings using power tools. 3. Remove the sta ...

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 ...

Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch
To defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped), place the ignition switch in the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defro ...

Precautions on seat belt usage
If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in a collision and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passeng ...