Removal (Axle Shaft)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel assembly. Remove wheel bearing lock nut. Remove brake caliper, and support aside. Remove brake rotor.
NOTE: DO NOT allow brake caliper to hang from brake hose.
Disconnect tie rod end. Remove upper knuckle nut, and separate knuckle assembly from third link assembly. Push axle shaft through hub, and separate axle assembly from knuckle assembly.
Insert screwdriver blade between transaxle case and right axle inner CV joint. Pry out on joint until joint pops free. Use care not to damage axle boot or axle seal.
On M/T vehicles, remove left axle in same manner. On A/T vehicles, insert screwdriver through differential, and drive axle out of transaxle case using a hammer. See Fig 1 .
CAUTION: Use care not to damage pinion mate shaft or side gear while driving out axle.

Fig 1: Removing Left Drive Axle (A/T Vehicles)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

NOTE: Outer joint cannot be disassembled. Remove and inspect joint and replace if damaged or worn.