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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. Disconnect wheel sensor harness connector. Do not remove the wheel sensor from the wheel hub and bearing assembly for this procedure.
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Remove the steering outer socket from the steering knuckle using Tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful to not damage the ball joint boot.
    • Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to the threads and to prevent Tool from coming off.

    Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A) 

    Fig 1: Removing Steering Outer Socket From Steering Knuckle Using Tool
    G04902079Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the cotter pin and the nut from the upper link ball joint and discard the cotter pin.
  6. Separate the upper link ball joint from steering knuckle using Tool.

    Tool number: ST29020001 (J-24319-01) 

    Fig 2: Separating Upper Link Ball Joint Stud From Steering Knuckle Using Tool
    G04901997Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the stabilizer bar connecting rod lower nut using power tool. Separate the connecting rod from the lower link. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove the pinch bolt and nut from the steering knuckle using power tool. Separate the lower link ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 3: Locating Front LH Lower Link Pinch Bolt And Nut
    G04902072Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
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