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Classification: RA11-002

Reference: NTB11-080

Date: AUGUST 24, 2011

ALTIMA AND MAXIMA;
AXLE BOLT AND TORQUE CHANGE

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2002-2012 Altima Coupe, Sedan, and Hybrid (L31, C/L32/HV)
2004-2012 Maxima (A34, A35)

SERVICE INFORMATION

If bolt 56280-JA000 needs to be replaced in the following location:

  

^ Rear Shock Absorber to Rear Knuckle (see Figure 1 above)

...AND the vehicle is 2002-2012 Altima or 2004-2012 Maxima,

1. Order bolt 56280-JA00A instead of 56280-JA000.

2. Torque bolt 56280-JA00A to 80-100 Nm (8.2-10.2 kg-m, 59-74 ft-lb).

If bolt 56280-JA000 needs to be replaced in the following location:

^ Front Lower Link to Rear Knuckle (see Figure 1)

...AND the vehicle is 2007-2012 Altima or 2009-2012 Maxima,

1. Order bolt 56280-JA00A instead of 56280-JA000.

2. Torque bolt 56280-JA00A to 83-103 Nm (8.5-10-5 kg-m, 61-76 ft-lb).