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 disc brake rotor. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove front wheel sensor bolt (A) and front wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View .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 a power tool.
- Using a piece of wood and a suitable tool, tap on the wheel hub lock nut to disengage drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing.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 nut.
- Remove wheel hub and bearing bolts using a power tool.
- Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing from steering knuckle.
- If necessary, remove wheel studs (1) using a suitable tool (A).