Infiniti QX56 (JA60). Manual - part 542

WHEEL HUB

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WHEEL HUB

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove caliper torque member bolts using power tool. Then

reposition brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to 

BR-31, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and

Rotor"

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NOTE:

Do not press brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

4. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing

assembly, then remove disc rotor.

5. On 4WD model, remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool. Then remove

end of drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Removal and Installation"

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6. Remove wheel sensor. Refer to 

BRC-114, "Removal and Installation"

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• Inspect the wheel sensor O-ring, replace the wheel sensor assembly if damaged.

• Clean the wheel sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and clean lint-free

shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.

• Apply a coat of suitable grease to the wheel sensor O-ring and mounting hole.

CAUTION:

Do not pull on the wheel sensor harness.

7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.

1.

Disc rotor

2.

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

3.

Wheel stud

4.

Splash guard

5.

Steering knuckle

Front

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WHEEL HUB

8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Use new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.

• When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,

position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.

(When not using the alignment mark, refer to 

BR-31, "Removal

and Installation of Brake Caliper and Rotor"

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• When installing wheel and tire. Refer to 

WT-49, "Rotation"

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DRIVE SHAFT

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REMOVAL 

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from mount on knuckle and reposition aside. Refer to 

BRC-114, "Removal

and Installation"

.

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 

BR-31, "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 

FSU-14, "Removal and

Installation"

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6. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using

Tool.

• Support lower link with jack.

7. Remove cotter pin, then remove drive shaft nut.
8. Remove drive shaft mounting 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 exces-

sively extend slide joint.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up, down, left, right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-

ness.

1.

Cotter pin

2.

Drive shaft nut

3.

Drive shaft

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DRIVE SHAFT

• Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.

• If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair

or replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to 

WT-49, "Rotation"

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