The service and repair manual for the 1998 Nissan Altima — the 2.4L I4 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GLE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · XE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 141 complaints · 56 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 90
- General Information 1,542
- Accessories & Equipment 175
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 95
- Body & Frame 93
- Maintenance 29
- Brakes 135
- Restraints 37
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 66
- Electrical 121
- Suspension 40
- Engine Mechanical 204
- Transmission 318
- Engine Performance 919
- Oil Pressure 78
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Altima
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Suspension · 10E002000The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extre.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 141 complaints and Nissan has issued 56 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the GLE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, XE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1998 Altima problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Altima, covering exterior lighting, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 1998 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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