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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Remove the rear brake caliper, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the rear brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR ".
    NOTE:
    • Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
  3. Remove the rear disc rotor.
  4. Remove the cotter pin, then remove the nut from the drive shaft using power tool.
    • Discard the cotter pin, use a new one for installation.
  5. Remove the drive shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Nut
    G02383545Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove the four wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
    • Discard the four wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, use new ones for installation.
  7. Pull out the wheel hub and bearing assembly for access to remove the rear ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing assembly as shown.
    • Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor assembly if damaged.
    • Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
    • Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and mounting hole.
      CAUTION: Do not pull on the ABS harness.
  8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Hub, Bearing Assembly And Rear ABS Sensor
    G02383546Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.