Removal and Installation (Left Side): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove wheel and tire with power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
Remove ABS sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - BRAKES (WITH TCS/ABS) " (TCS/ABS) or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - BRAKES (WITH VDC/TCS/ABS) " (VDC/TCS/ABS).
Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut.
Remove the lower ball joint pinch bolt using power tool, then separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Using a puller or suitable tool, remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
- When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Drive Shaft From Wheel Hub
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove drive shaft from transaxle using Tool and drive shaft puller or suitable tool.
- Set Tool and a drive shaft puller or suitable tool between drive shaft (slide joint side) and transaxle as shown and remove drive shaft.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Drive Shaft From Transaxle
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.