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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
  3. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut using power tool.
    CAUTION: Temporarily leave the hub lock nut installed to prevent damage to threads.
  4. Remove the brake torque member, caliper and pads as an assembly using power tool, then remove the disc rotor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY .
    CAUTION:
    • Do not twist or stretch brake hose.
    • Do not drop the pads or shims.
    NOTE:
    • The brake hose does not need to be disconnected from the brake caliper.
    • Suspend the brake torque member, caliper and pads as an assembly using wire.
    • Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.
  5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a hammer or suitable tool, and then remove lock nut.
    NOTE: Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above procedure.
  6. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly and support the drive shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when removing from the wheel hub and bearing assembly,
    • Do not excessively extend slide joint.
    • Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Shaft From Wheel Hub And Bearing Assembly Using Hammer
    G05370345Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, and then remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
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