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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
  3. Remove ABS sensor harness from mount on knuckle.
    CAUTION: Do not pull on ABS sensor harness.
  4. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY AND DISC ROTOR ".
    NOTE: Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
  5. Remove coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  6. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Tool.
    • Support lower link with jack.
      1. Tool number: ST29020001 (J-24319-01) 
  7. Remove cotter pin, then remove drive shaft nut.
  8. Remove drive shaft mounting bolts from front final drive.
  9. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
    Fig 1: Separating Upper Link Ball Joint Stud From Steering Knuckle Using Tool
    G02383524Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.
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