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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
  2. Remove engine under cover (rear) using power tool.
  3. Remove wheel sensor harness from mount on steering knuckle.
    CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
  4. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR ".
    NOTE: Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
  5. Remove coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  6. 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 Using Tool
      G04901997Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove cotter pin, then remove drive shaft nut.
  8. Remove drive shaft bolts from front final drive.
  9. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
    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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