Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 931

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DISC BRAKE : Rear Brake Rotor

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DISC BRAKE : Inspection

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VISUAL

Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. Replace if necessary.

RUNOUT

1. Attach the disc rotor to wheel hub using wheel nuts at two or

more positions. 

2. Inspect runout using dial gauge. Set the dial gauge to measure

at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside disc edge.

NOTE:

Before measuring, make sure that wheel bearing axial end play

is within the specification. Refer to 

FAX-6, "Inspection"

.

3. When runout exceeds limit value, displace mounting positions of

disc rotor by one hole. And then find a position of the minimum value for runout. 

4. If runout is outside the specified value after performing the above operation, turn the disc rotor using Tool.

THICKNESS

Check the thickness of the disc rotor using a micrometer. Replace

disc rotor if the thickness is under the wear limit.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Inspection

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STEERING GEAR

• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease

leakage.

• Check connection with steering column for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES

Maximum runout

: Refer to 

BR-47, "Rear Disc Brake"

.

(with it attached to the vehicle)

Tool number

: 38-PFM90.5

BRA0697D

Standard thickness

: Refer to 

BR-47, "Rear 

Disc Brake"

.

Wear limit thickness

: Refer to 

BR-47, "Rear 

Disc Brake"

.

Thickness variation
(measured at 8 positions)

: Refer to 

BR-47, "Rear 

Disc Brake"

.

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POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Inspection

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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 con-

nector 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.

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Inspection

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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 smooth operation.

• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.

• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust

cover for cracks or other damage.

HOT (A)

: Fluid temperature 50 - 80 

°C (122 - 176°F)

COLD (B)

: Fluid temperature 0 - 30

°C (32 - 86°F)

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DRIVE SHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT : Inspection

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Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease

leakage.

LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH
LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricating - Coupe

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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricating - Sedan

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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS
SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Inspection

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CAUTION:

• After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hard-

wares (I.e. anchor bolt, guide rail set). Nissan recommends to replace all seat belt assemblies in use

during a collision, unless not damaged and properly operating after minor collision.

Also inspect seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improperly

operating.

Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal colli-

sion where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.

• If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair.

Replace as seat belt assembly.

• If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.

• Never oil tongue and buckle.

• Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.

For details, refer to 

SB-4, "Inspection"

 in SB section.

• Check anchors for loose mounting

• Check belts for damage

• Check retractor for smooth operation

• Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released

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