Removal and Installation: 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.
CAUTION:
Wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace the wheel hub assembly.
- A growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub assembly while driving.
- The wheel hub assembly drags or turns roughly.
- Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool.
- Remove the brake caliper assembly and brake rotor using power tool. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR
".
- The brake hose does not need to be disconnected from the brake caliper.
CAUTION:- Suspend the brake caliper assembly using wire, do not stretch the brake hose.
- Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.
- Do not twist the brake hose.
- Remove the rear ABS sensor, then move it away from the wheel hub assembly. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
".CAUTION: Failure to remove the ABS sensor may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor being inoperative.
- Remove the wheel hub assembly from knuckle.