G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2007)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle
REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING
Exploded View RAX-7
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove rear brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work.
CAUTION: Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut with a power tool.
5. Patch hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft. Take out the hub lock
nut.
CAUTION:
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Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
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Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and other parts.
NOTE: Use a suitable puller, if the wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above
procedure.