Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 658

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FRONT WHEEL HUB

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse cotter pin.

• Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut.

• When installing wheel hub and bearing assembly to steering knuckle, align cutout in toner ring cover with

wheel sensor mounting hole in steering knuckle.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation (LH)

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REMOVAL 

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-60, "Adjustment"

.

2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-102, "Removal and Installation - Front Wheel

Sensor"

.

CAUTION:

Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

3. Remove brake hose lock plate from strut assembly. 
4. Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using power tool leaving brake hose attached, then remove

disc rotor. Reposition caliper aside with wire. Refer to 

BR-32, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper

and Rotor"

.

NOTE:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
6. Remove lower strut bolts and nuts using power tool. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

.

7. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on lock nut to disen-

gage drive shaft from wheel hub.

CAUTION:

• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be

careful not to overextend slide joint.

• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support.

NOTE:

Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel

hub and bearing assembly.

8. Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.

• Use Tool (A) and sliding hammer (B) while inserting tip of tool

between housing and transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when

removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend

slide joint.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

1.

Drive shaft

2.

Cotter pin

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Tool number (A) : KV40107500 ( — )

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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

• 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. Note the following:

CAUTION:

Do not reuse cotter pin.

• Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circular clip groove on transaxle side. Refer to 

FAX-13, "Disassembly

and Assembly (LH)"

.

CAUTION:

Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fastened.

• In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool

(A) onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive

shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.

CAUTION:

Make sure that circlip is completely engaged.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-6, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

.

Removal and Installation (RH)

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REMOVAL

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Tool number (A) : KV38107900 ( — )

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1.

Cotter pin

2.

Drive shaft

3.

Support bearing bracket

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-60, "Adjustment"

.

2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-102, "Removal and Installation - Front Wheel

Sensor"

.

CAUTION:

Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

3. Remove brake hose lock plate from strut assembly. 
4. Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using power tool leaving brake hose attached, then remove

disc rotor. Reposition caliper aside with wire. Refer to 

BR-32, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper

and Rotor"

.

NOTE:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
6. Remove lower strut bolts and nuts using power tool. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

.

7. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on lock nut to disen-

gage drive shaft from wheel hub.

CAUTION:

• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be

careful not to overextend slide joint.

• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support.

NOTE:

Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel

hub and bearing assembly.

8. Remove bearing housing to support bearing bracket bolts.
9. Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.

• Use Tool (A) and sliding hammer (B) while inserting tip of tool

between housing and transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when

removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend

slide joint.

10. If necessary, remove the support bearing bracket.

• Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to 

EX-5, "Removal and Installation"

.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

• 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. Note the following:

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Tool number (A) : KV40107500 ( — )

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