G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2007)
NOTE: Use a suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above procedure.
7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts, and then remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering
knuckle.
Steering Knuckle
1. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then remove splash guard.
2. Remove brake hose bracket.
3. Remove cotter pin (1) of steering outer socket, and then loosen the nut.
4. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover.
CAUTION: Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover from suddenly coming off.
5. Remove cotter pin transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
6. Separate upper link from steering knuckle.
7. Separate transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint remover.
CAUTION: Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover from suddenly coming off.
8. Remove steering knuckle form vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
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Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing wheel hub and bearing assembly and
steering knuckle.
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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Check the wheel alignment.
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Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment.