Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual ≻ Maintenance ≻ On-vehicle maintenance ≻ Disc brake ≻ Steering gear and linkage

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:

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 ...

Programming trouble-diagnosis
If the HomeLink does not quickly learn the hand-held transmitter information: Replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries. Position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink surface. Press and hold both the HomeLink and hand-held transmi ...

Vehicle security system
The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors or trunk when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type system that activates when a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs. The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot p ...