Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Symptom diagnosis
UNBALANCE STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE (TORQUE VARIATION)
Description
• Hard steering when fully turning the steering wheel.
• Light steering when driving at a high speed.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK SYSTEM FOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND
Perform trouble diagnosis for power supply and ground circuit. Refer to
STC-6, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
Perform trouble diagnosis for vehicle speed signal. Refer to STC-13,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK SYSTEM FOR ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL
Perform trouble diagnosis for engine speed signal. Refer to STC-10,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK SYSTEM FOR POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE
Perform trouble diagnosis for power steering solenoid valve. Refer to STC-8,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Perform the symptom diagnosis for the steering system. Refer to ST-3,
"NVH Troubleshooting
Chart".
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT
Reference Value
TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
CAUTION:
When using circuit tester or oscilloscope to measure voltage for inspection, be
sure not to extend for ...
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSION ...
Other materials: Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may
be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the "Do-it-yourself" section to determine the proper refill
capacity.
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Changing wheels and tires
Tire rotation
ISSAN recommends rotating the
tires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) for
vehicles equipped with the 2.5L 4 cylinder
(PR25DD engine model) and
7,500 miles (12,000 km) for vehicles
equipped with the 2.0L 4 cylinder
(KR20DDET engine model).
For additional information on tire replacing
proce ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring system (TPMS). It monitors
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
When the low tire pressure warning light is lit,
and the "Tire Pressure Low - Add Air" warning
appears in the vehicle information display,
one or more of your tires is ...