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VQ40DE: Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Remove rear engine under cover using power tool.
  3. Remove wheel sensor harness from mount on knuckle, then disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.
    CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
  4. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    • It is not necessary to remove wheel sensor from wheel hub when wheel hub is not being replaced.
    • Carefully feed wheel sensor harness through hole in splash shield.
  5. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Tool.
    • Support lower link with jack.

      Tool number: ST29020001 (J-24319-01) 

      Fig 1: Separating Upper Link Ball Joint Stud From Steering Knuckle
      G05883819Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove drive shaft assembly.
    • Pry drive shaft front final drive using suitable tool.
    • Remove differential side oil seal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION:
    • When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.
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