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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
  3. Remove the cotter pin and discard, then remove the drive shaft nut from the drive shaft.
    • Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.
      Fig 1: Removing Drive Shaft Nut From Drive Shaft
      G02383547Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove the six bolts from the inside flange of the drive shaft using power tool and discard the bolts and washers.
    • Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts and washers, discard after removal and use new bolts and washers for installation.
  5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end with a suitable hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable puller.
  6. Remove the drive shaft.
    CAUTION: When removing the drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the drive shaft joint. Do not excessively extend the slide joint.
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