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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:

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the RAB system could result in serious injury or death. The RAB system is a supplemental aid to the driver. It is not a replacement for proper driving procedures. Always use the side and rear mirrors and turn and look in ...

Vehicle information display - 7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
The vehicle information display is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as: Vehicle settings Indicators and warnings Information/warning messages Tire pressure information Drive computer information Cruise control system information Driving Aids (if so equipped) P ...

Heater and air conditioner (manual) (if so equipped)
Fan speed control dial Heated seat switches (if so equipped) Front defroster button Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch Air recirculation button MAX A/C / temperature control dial Air flow control buttons A/C (air conditioner) button WARNING The air ...