Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Function diagnosis
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise
1. Camshaft bearing noise
2. Piston pin noise
3. Piston slap noise
4. Main bearing noise
5. Connecting rod bearing noise
6. Drive belt noise (Sticking/Slipping)
7. Drive belt noise (Slipping)
8. Water pump noise
9. Timing chain and chain tensioner noise
10. Tappet noise
A. Valve
B. Valve mechanism
C. Rotation mechanism
D. Drive belt
E. Timing chain
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source. Repair or replace the identified part as
necessary.
A: Closely related
B: Related
C: Sometimes related —: Not related
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special
service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service Tool
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Other materials: I-FCW system operation
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
Vehicle ahead detection indicator
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
warning light
For vehicles with the 5 inch (13 cm) display
The I-FCW system operates at speeds
above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).
If there is a potential risk of a forward co ...
Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the shift lever may not be moved from the
P (Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the shift lever button
pressed.
It will be necessary to jump start or have
your battery charged. For additional information,
see "Jump starting". Contact
a ...
Tire labeling
Example
Federal law requires tire manufacturers
to place standardized information
on the sidewall of all tires.
This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics
of the tire and also provides the
Tire Identification Number (TIN) for
safety standard certification. The TIN
ca ...
Preparation
On-vehicle maintenance