Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Wheels
Inspection
ALUMINUM WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove
wheel and check wheel
runout.
a. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the figure.
STEEL WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove
wheel and check wheel
runout.
a. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount on a tire balance machine.
b. Set two dial indicators as shown in the figure.
c. Set each dial indicator to 0.
d. Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points around
the circumference of the wheel.
e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.
f. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum negative
value.
Add the two values to determine total runout.
In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the
maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel.
Draining
1. Start engine and let it run to warm up transaxle oil.
2. Stop engine and remove the drain plug to drain the oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transaxle case. T ...
Inspection
• If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
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Other materials: Windshield-washer fluid
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir
periodically. Add windshield-washer fluid
when the "Low Washer Fluid" warning appears
in the vehicle information display.
To check the fluid level with the dip tube,
use your finger to plug the center hole A of
the cap/tu ...
Sun visors
To block glare from the front, swing
down the main sun visor 1.
To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor 2 from the center
mount and swing the visor to the side.
To extend the sun visor, slide in or out as
needed 3.
CAUTION
Do not store the sun visor before returning ...
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intelligent
Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating no ...
M/T Oil
Brake fluid level and leaks