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2001 Nissan Altima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:
- Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
- Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
- The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
Front
Replacement
- Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
- Disconnect brake hose from brake tube.
- Remove caliper assembly from spindle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Overhaul
- Remove pin bolts and separate cylinder body from torque member.
- Remove pad retainers, shims and brake pads.
- Feed compressed air gradually into caliper port and force out piston(s) with dust seals.
- Remove piston seals, sub pins, main pins and dust seals.
- Reverse procedure to assemble.
Rear
Replacement
- Disconnect parking brake cable and brake hose.
- Remove caliper retaining bolts and caliper from vehicle.
- Reverse...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Service as ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove cotter pin then wheel bearing lock nut using suitable tool.
- Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor using suitable tool. Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper. Suspend caliper assembly using mechanics wire.
- Remove nuts and bolts between side flange and driveshaft with suitable tool.
- Remove driveshaft using suitable tool. When removing driveshaft, do not apply an excessive angle to driveshaft joint. Use care not to excessively slid...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner cover and collector duct to intake manifold.
- Disconnect starter wiring from starter.
- Remove starter retaining bolts and starter.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- On models equipped with manual transaxle, torque star...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the AWD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the AWD system exist or if fr...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
- Remove hose from water outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heate...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
ABS Components and Harness Connector Location Diagram for 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Antenna Components Diagram for 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2001 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2001 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2001 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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