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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove wheel and tire from vehicle. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
  2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
  3. Remove brake hose lock plate from strut assembly.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
  6. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on lock nut to disengage drive shaft from wheel hub.
    Fig 1: Tapping Lock Nut
    G05370345Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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.
  7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
  8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
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