Maintenance (Sedan): Adjustments Nissan Altima L33

DRIVE BELTS: Tension Adjustment

Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.

Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.

CVT FLUID: Adjustment

CVT fluid: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

Fluid capacity: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

1. Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the CVT fluid temperature to be approximately 40°C (104°F). NOTE: The CVT fluid is largely affected by temperature. Therefore be sure to use CONSULT and check the "FLUID TEMP" under "TRANSMISSION" in "Data Monitor" while adjusting.
4. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "DS", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
5. Lift up the vehicle.
6. Check that there is no CVT fluid leakage.
7. Remove the overflow plug from converter housing.
8. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
9. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
10. Fill approximately 0.5 liter (1/2 US qt, 1/2 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
11. Remove the ATF changer hose from the charging pipe, and check that the CVT fluid drains out from the charging pipe. If it does not drain out, perform charging again. CAUTION: Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
12. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, remove the charging pipe from the converter housing.
13. Tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-576004-S12267091482013090900000) ". CAUTION: Never reuse O-ring.
14. Lift down the vehicle.
15. Stop the engine.

CVT fluid: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

Fluid capacity: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

1. Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the CVT fluid temperature to be approximately 40°C (104°F). NOTE: The CVT fluid is largely affected by temperature. Therefore be sure to use CONSULT and check the "FLUID TEMP" under "TRANSMISSION" in "Data Monitor" while adjusting.
4. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "DS", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
5. Lift up the vehicle.
6. Check that there is no CVT fluid leakage.
7. Remove the overflow plug from converter housing.
8. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
9. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
10. Fill approximately 0.5 liter (1/2 US qt, 1/2 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
11. Remove the ATF changer hose from the charging pipe, and check that the CVT fluid drains out from the charging pipe. If it does not drain out, perform charging again. CAUTION: Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
12. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, remove the charging pipe from the converter housing.
13. Tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-576005-S13418438132013090900000) ". CAUTION: Never reuse O-ring.
14. Lift down the vehicle.
15. Stop the engine.

Scheme 1

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.
3. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine. CAUTION: DO NOT use center hole cone-type clamping machines to hold the wheel assembly during tire removal/installation or balancing. Damage to the wheel finish, cladding or chrome may occur. Use only rim-type or universal lug-type clamping machines to hold the wheel assembly. Set dial indicator as shown below. Check runout, if lateral runout (A) or radial runout (B) exceeds the limit, install a new wheel. Lateral Deflection (A) Refer to " «ROAD WHEEL»(ref-576010-S24430239242013090900000) ". Vertical Deflection (B) Refer to " «ROAD WHEEL»(ref-576010-S24430239242013090900000) ".

Scheme 2

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. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount on a balancer machine. Set two dial indicators as shown below. Set each dial indicator to "0". Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points around the circumference of the wheel. Calculate runout at each point as shown below. Lateral deflection (A) = (W+X)/2 Vertical deflection (B) = (Y+Z)/2 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. Lateral Deflection (A) Refer to " «ROAD WHEEL»(ref-576010-S24430239242013090900000) ". Vertical Deflection (B) Refer to " «ROAD WHEEL»(ref-576010-S24430239242013090900000) ".