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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool.
  2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the caliper torque member bolts using power tool. Then reposition the brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR "
    CAUTION: Do not press the brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
  3. Remove the ABS sensor harness from the mount on the knuckle.
    CAUTION: Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
  4. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
  5. Separate the upper link ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using Tool.

    Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01) 

    Fig 1: Separating Upper Ball Joint
    G04150366Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Support the lower link using a jack.
  6. Remove the engine under cover using power tool.
  7. Drain the front final drive fluid. Refer to , "CHANGING DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL "
  8. Remove the RH and LH drive shafts from the front final drive using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the front final drive side oil seals.
  9. Remove the front crossmember.
  10. Disconnect the front propeller shaft from the front final drive. Then reposition the front propeller shaft aside using suitable wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
  11. Disconnect the vent hose from the front final drive.
  12. Support the front final drive using a suitable jack.
  13. Remove the front final drive bolts, then remove the front final drive assembly.
    CAUTION: Support the front final drive using a jack.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Final Drive Bolts
    G04175069Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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