Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Suspension ARM
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove the rear suspension assembly. Refer to RSU-12, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove the connecting rod bracket from the suspension arm using power tools.
3. Remove the two suspension arm bolts and nuts from the suspension member side
of the suspension arm
using power tools.
4. Remove the ball joint cotter pin and lock nut using power tools.
• Discard the cotter pin, use a new cotter pin for installation.
5. Remove the suspension arm from the knuckle using Tool.
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
CAUTION:
• Do not damage ball joint when removing.
• While using Tool, temporarily tighten the nut so as not to damage screw
threads.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Discard the cotter pin, use a new cotter pin for installation.
• Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-18, "Rear
Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*)".
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 ...
General Specification (Rear)
Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools
and mats in designated positions.
*: Fuel, engine ...
Other materials: 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 ...
Head restraints/headrests
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraints/
headrests must be adjusted properly,
as specified in this section. Check the
adjustment after someone else ...
Seat belt warning light and chime
The driver and front passenger seat is
equipped with an enhanced seat belt reminder
function.
A visual and audible alert will operate at
speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h)
or more under the following conditions:
If the driver seat belt is not fastened.
The front passenger’s seat belt is ...
Rear stabilizer
Service data and specifications
(SDS)