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: Windows
Power windows
WARNING
Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before closing
the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation ...
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)
Use the night position 1 to reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind you
at night.
Use the day position 2 when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary,
because it reduces rear view
clarity.
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)
The ...
Oil control system (if so equipped)
The oil control system can be accessed in
the Maintenance portion of the vehicle information
display settings.
Engine oil information informs the distance
to oil change. Never exceed one year or
7,500 miles (12000 km) between oil change
intervals for the 2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET
engine model) or 1 ...