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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
  2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  3. Remove the cotter pin and adjusting cap, then remove the rear drive shaft lock nut from the rear drive shaft.
    • Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.
      Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Nut
      G04902021Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the six bolts from the inside flange of the rear drive shaft using power tool.
    • Do not reuse the rear drive shaft inside flange bolts and washers, discard after removal and use new bolts and washers for installation.
  5. Separate the rear drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end with a suitable hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable puller.
  6. Remove the rear drive shaft.
    CAUTION: When removing the rear drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the rear drive shaft joint. Do not excessively extend the slide joint.
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