Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove wheel and tire. Refer to "TIRE ROTATION ".
- Remove the underbody splash shield.
- Remove the front wheel sensor and reposition aside. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
".CAUTION: Before removing the front axle assembly, remove the wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the front axle assembly area.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the wheel sensor becoming inoperative. - Remove wheel bearing lock nut, using power tool.
- Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor using power tool. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY AND DISC ROTOR
".
- Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. In this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
- Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
- Separate tie rod from knuckle using Tool.
Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
CAUTION: Install stud nut on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt. - Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping the end with a suitable tool and wood block. If it is hard to separate, use a suitable puller.CAUTION: Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft.
- Remove lower shock absorber (strut) bolts.
- Loosen lower ball joint nut.
- Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud using Tool.
Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
- Remove knuckle from transverse link.