Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove front disc brake rotor. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove front wheel sensor bolt (A) and front wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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CAUTION:
- Failure to separate front wheel sensor from steering knuckle may result in damage to front wheel sensor.
- Pull out front wheel sensor being careful to turn it as little as possible. Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
Remove cotter pin.
Remove nut retainer.
Loosen wheel hub lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
Using a piece of wood and suitable tool, tap on wheel hub lock nut to disengage drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing.

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CAUTION:
- Do not place drive shaft joint to an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
- Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support.
NOTE: Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel hub and bearing.
Remove wheel hub lock nut.
Remove cotter pin from outer socket stud.
Loosen outer socket nut and separate outer socket from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Leave outer socket nut half threaded on outer socket to prevent damage to threads and to prevent suitable tool from coming off suddenly.
Remove outer socket nut and separate outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View .
Remove front strut bolts at steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View .
Remove steering knuckle lower pinch bolt and nut and separate transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View .
Remove steering knuckle.
Remove transverse link nuts and bolts at front suspension member.
Remove transverse link from front suspension member.