Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage
Inspection
STEERING GEAR
• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease
leakage.
• Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear,
damage and grease leakage.
Inspection
PAD WEAR
Check pad thickness from an inspection hole on cylinder body.
Check using a scale if necessary.
Front Brake Rotor
Inspection
VISUAL
Check surface of disc rotor for un ...
Inspection
FLUID LEVEL
• Check fluid level with engine stopped.
• Make sure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.
• Fluid levels at HOT (A) and COLD (B) are different. Do not confuse
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Other materials: Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
The following descriptions are provided to
give you a better understanding of the
scheduled maintenance items that should
be regularly checked or replaced. The
maintenance schedule indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each item requires
service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your vehic ...
Vehicle identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate is attached as shown. This number is
the identification for your vehicle and is
used in the vehicle registration.
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located
as s ...
How to park with predicted course
lines
WARNING
If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.
On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between
the predicted course line and the actual
course line.
If the battery is disconnected or becomes
disch ...