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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove wheel.
  3. Remove wheel bearing hub nut from end of axle.
  4. Remove support bearing bolts and pull axle shaft from transaxle.
  5. Remove lower strut mounting bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove brake hose clip.
  7. Remove axle shaft from steering knuckle hub using a soft mallet. If difficult to remove steering knuckle, use appropriate puller tool.
  8. Remove left axle shaft from transaxle. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Removing Left Axle Shaft
    G91J02367Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. On models equipped with manual transaxle, pry of axle shaft from transaxle with screwdriver.
  10. On models equipped with automatic transaxle, insert screwdriver into transaxle opening for right axle shaft and strike with hammer. Use caution to not damage pinion mate shaft and side gear. Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Removing Right Axle Shaft From Automatic Transaxle
    G00309999Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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