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:

Storage
Front-door pockets Seatback pockets (if so equipped) The seatback pockets may be located on the back of the passenger’s seat. The pockets can be used to store maps. WARNING To ensure proper operation of the driver’s and/or front passenger's NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (if so equipped), plea ...

Towing a trailer
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. Flat towing Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. CAUTION Failure to follow these guidelines can re ...

Keys
Intelligent Keys (two sets) Mechanical key Key number plate (one plate) NISSAN Intelligent Key Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent Keys which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelligent Key system components and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components. Never leave thes ...