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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to "TIRE ROTATION ".
  2. Remove brake caliper assembly and disc rotor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY AND DISC ROTOR ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not twist or stretch the brake hose when removing components.
    • Discard the cotter pin and use a new cotter pin for installation.
    NOTE: The brake caliper does not need to be disconnected.
  3. Remove the cotter pin, and the wheel bearing lock nut using power tool.
  4. Remove the underbody splash shield.
  5. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and nut using power tool.
    CAUTION: Discard the cotter pin and use a new cotter pin for installation.
  6. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using Tool as shown.
    CAUTION: Discard the cotter pin and use a new cotter pin for installation.

    Tool number: HT7252000 (J-25730-A) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (HT7252000)
    G04916263Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Disconnect the connecting rod from the front strut. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Rod
    G04887044Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Separate drive shafts from the knuckles by lightly tapping the end with a suitable tool and a wood block as shown. If it is hard to separate, use a suitable puller.
    CAUTION: Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft.
    Fig 3: Tapping Drive Shafts End
    G04916261Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove the center support bearing bolts using power tool, and pry the right hand drive shaft out of the transaxle using a suitable tool as shown.
    Fig 4: Prying Off Drive Shaft From Transaxle
    G04889256Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove the left hand drive shaft from the transaxle.
    • Remove drive shaft from transaxle using Tool and drive shaft puller or suitable tool.
    • Set Tool and a drive shaft puller or suitable tool between drive shaft (slide joint side) and transaxle as shown, then remove drive shaft.

    Tool number: KV40107500 ( - ) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Puller For Drive Shaft
    G04906512Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove the circular clip from the transaxle side of the drive shaft and discard.
    CAUTION: Always use a new circular clip for installation.
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