Removal and Installation (Left Side): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove wheel and tire from vehicle. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
- Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
".CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
- Remove brake hose lock plate from strut assembly.
- Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using power tool leaving brake hose attached, then remove disc rotor. Reposition caliper aside with wire. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR
".NOTE: Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
- Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
- Remove lower strut bolts and nuts using power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on lock nut to disengage drive shaft from wheel hub.
CAUTION:
- Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
- Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support.
NOTE: Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel hub and bearing assembly. - Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.
- Use Tool (A) and sliding hammer (B) while inserting tip of tool between housing and transaxle assembly.
CAUTION: Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.Tool number (A): KV40107500 (-)