Drive Shaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove cotter pin and wheel bearing lock nut.

Fig 1: Removing Cotter Pin And Wheel Bearing Lock Nut
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Remove drive shaft center support bearing bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing Bolts
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Remove strut lower mounting nuts and bolts.
Remove brake hose clip.

Fig 3: Removing Strut Lower Mounting Nuts And Bolts
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Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller.
- Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft.
Fig 4: Disconnecting Drive Shaft From Knuckle
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Remove left drive shaft from transaxle.

Fig 5: Removing Left Drive Shaft From Transaxle
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Remove right drive shaft from transaxle.
- For M/T models -
- Pry off drive shaft from transaxle as shown at right.
Fig 6: Prying Drive Shaft From Transaxle For M/T Models
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- For A/T models -
- Insert screwdriver into transaxle opening for right drive shaft and strike with a hammer.
- Be careful not to damage pinion mate shaft and side gear.
Fig 7: Prying Drive Shaft From Transaxle For A/T Models
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