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: LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system
The LED DRL automatically illuminate at
100% intensity when the engine is started
and the parking brake released. The LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) operate with
the headlight switch in any position. When
you turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination, the LED DRL
illuminate ...
Steering Assist
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the Steering
Assist could result in serious injury
or death.
The Steering Assist is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures
and is not designed to correct careless,
inattentive or absent-minded
driving. The Steer ...
Folding rear seat
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the driver
side and passenger side of the rear seat for
loading and unloading, as shown.
1. Move the front passenger seat to the
most forward position.
2. Open the access cover on the rear parcel
shelf.
3. Insert a key or another suitable tool
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M/T Oil
Brake fluid level and leaks