Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 968

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PRECAUTIONS

• Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-oiled,

tighten as they are. 

PREPARATION

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shape of Kent -More tools may differ from those of the special service tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
Kent-More No.
Tool name

Description

HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover

Removing upper ball joint

NT146

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

On-vehicle Service

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• Check the suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or damage. Shake each rear wheel to check for

excessive play.

• Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

• Make sure that the cotter pin is installed.

• Check the shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.

• Check the wheelarch height. Refer to 

RSU-18, "Wheelarch Height

(Unladen*)"

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

joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.

Inspection

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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 

• Check for smooth operation through a full stroke for both compression and extension.

• Check for oil leakage on the welded or gland packing portions.

• Check the shock absorber piston rod for cracks, deformation, or other damage and replace if necessary.

SUSPENSION ARM

• Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.

• Check the rubber bushings for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm if necessary.

• Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if any

of the following conditions exist:

- Ball stud is worn.

- Joint is hard to swing.

- Check if the swinging force (A), turning force (B), or vertical end

play (C) is out of specification.

NOTE:

Before checking specifications, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolu-

tions so the ball joint is properly broken in.

RADIUS ROD

• Check the radius rod for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.

• After installing the radius rod, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to 

RSU-17, "Rear

Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)"

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FRONT LOWER LINK

• Check the front lower link for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.

UPPER AND LOWER RUBBER SEATS

• Check the upper and lower rubber seats for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.

REAR LOWER LINK AND COIL SPRING 

• Check the rear lower link and coil spring for any deformation, cracks, or other damage and replace if neces-

sary.

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Swinging force (A)

: Refer to 

RSU-17, "Ball Joint"

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Turning force (B)

: Refer to 

RSU-17, "Ball Joint"

.

Vertical end play (C)

: Refer to 

RSU-17, "Ball Joint"

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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STABILIZER BAR

• Check the stabilizer bar and clamps for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.

• Check the rubber bushings for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.

Inspection and Adjustment

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Before checking the rear wheel alignment, make a preliminary inspection.

• Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions.

NOTE:

Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. That the spare tire, jack, hand

tools, and mats are in their designated positions.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

• Check the tires for wear and for improper inflation.

• Check the wheels for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Remove the wheel and check the wheel

runout. Refer to 

WT-60, "Inspection"

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• Check the rear wheel bearings for looseness. 

• Check the rear suspension for looseness.

• Check that the rear shock absorbers work properly.

• Check the wheelarch height in the unladen condition. Refer to 

RSU-18, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)"

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.

• This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.

• The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel

is centered.

• The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.

• The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.

2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.

• Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.

• Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-

bration Schedule.

THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to 

RSU-18,

"Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)"

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1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or

minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.

• The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators

may not be correct.

• This may result in an ERROR.

2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-

pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”

method.

• Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the

vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

• See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.

CAMBER

• Measure the camber of both the right and left wheels using a suitable alignment gauge and adjust using the

following procedure.