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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.

Front Brake Pad

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 ...

Power steering fluid and lines

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 ...

Other materials:

Speedometer and odometer
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and odometer. The speedometer is located on the right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is located within the vehicle information display. 5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped) Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. 7 inch (18 cm) Ty ...

I-FCW system operation
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display Vehicle ahead detection indicator AEB with Pedestrian Detection system warning light For vehicles with the 5 inch (13 cm) display The I-FCW system operates at speeds above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). If there is a potential risk of a forward co ...

Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected imme ...