Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Power steering fluid and lines
Inspection
FLUID LEVEL
• Check fluid level with engine stopped.
• Make sure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.
• Fluid levels at HOT (A) and COLD (B) are different. Do not confuse them.
CAUTION: • The fluid level should not exceed the MAX line. Excessive fluid will cause fluid leakage from the cap.
• Do not reuse drained power steering fluid.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent.
FLUID LEAKAGE
Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage, looseness, or wear.
1. Run engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80° C (122 to 176°F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop.
3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and carefully, check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten connector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to ST-12.
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating from steering gear.
Steering gear and linkage
Inspection
STEERING GEAR
• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease
leakage.
• Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball ...
Axle and suspension parts
Inspection
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smoo ...
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Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
dr ...
Precaution
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR B
AG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver and fron ...
Air cleaner and air duct
Removal and Installation
1. Air duct hose
2. Front air duct
3. Air cleaner mounting bracket
4. Air cleaner assembly
5. Mass air flow sen
A. To electric throttle control actuator
REMOVAL
1. Remove front air duct.
2. Disconnect the air duct hose clamps at the electric throttle control act ...
