Nissan Rogue. Manual - part 688

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

Inspection

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• Move the wheel hub and bearing in an axial direction by hand to verify that looseness of wheel hub and

bearing exists. If any looseness exists, replace the wheel hub and bearing.

• Rotate wheel hub and bearing to verify if unusual noises or other irregular conditions exist. If any irregular

conditions exist, replace the wheel hub and bearing.

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FAX-77, "Wheel Bearing"

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

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Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.

FRONT WHEEL HUB

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FRONT WHEEL HUB

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-67, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the bolt (1) and separate the front wheel sensor from

the steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-130, "FRONT WHEEL SEN-

SOR : Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

• Failure to separate the front wheel sensor from the steer-

ing knuckle may result in damage to the front wheel sen-

sor.

• Pull out the front wheel sensor, being careful to turn it as

little as possible. Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

3. Remove brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving brake hose attached. Position the brake caliper aside

with wire. Refer to 

BR-37, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View"

 (1 PISTON

TYPE), or 

BR-42, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View"

 (2 PISTON TYPE).

CAUTION:

Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

1.

Disc brake rotor

2.

Nut retainer

3.

Cotter pin

4.

Wheel stud

5.

Steering knuckle

6.

Splash guard

7.

Wheel hub and bearing

A. Wheel hub lock nut

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4. Put alignment marks (A) on disc brake rotor and wheel hub and

bearing. Remove disc brake rotor.

CAUTION:

Do not drop the disc brake rotor.

5. Remove cotter pin.
6. Remove the nut retainer.
7. Loosen the wheel hub lock nut from the drive shaft using power tool.
8. Using a piece of wood and a suitable tool, tap on the lock nut to

disengage the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing.

CAUTION:

• Do not place the drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Be

careful not to over extend the slide joint.

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

NOTE:

Use a suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from the

wheel hub and bearing.

9. Remove the wheel hub lock nut.
10. Remove the engine side cover. Refer to 

EXT-28, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"

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11. Remove the lower nut and bolt from the steering knuckle. Refer to 

FAX-47, "Exploded View"

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12. Separate transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

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13. Separate drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing. Reposition the drive shaft aside with wire. Refer to 

FAX-

57, "Exploded View (LH)"

 (LH) or 

FAX-60, "Exploded View (RH)"

 (RH). 

14. Remove the wheel hub and bearing bolts using power tool.
15. Remove the splash guard and the wheel hub and bearing from the steering knuckle.
16. If necessary, remove the wheel studs (1) using a suitable tool

(A).

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

• Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage.

• Check boots of transverse link ball joint for cracks, axial end play, and swinging torque. Refer to 

FSU-29,

"Ball Joint"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of the removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse the wheel stud.

• Do not reuse the cotter pin.

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