Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front disc brake rotor. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the brake hose from bracket on steering knuckle.
- Remove the front wheel sensor. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the harness from the retaining brackets.
- On 4WD models:
- Remove cotter pin from wheel hub lock nut.CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin.
- Loosen wheel hub lock nut using power tool.
- Using a piece of wood and a suitable tool, tap on wheel hub lock nut to disengage front drive shaft.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 a suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel hub and bearing. - Remove wheel hub lock nutCAUTION: Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut.
- Remove cotter pin from wheel hub lock nut.
- Remove wheel hub and bearing bolts using power tool.
- Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
- If necessary, remove splash guard.
- If necessary, remove wheel studs (1) using a suitable tool (A).