Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Brake
Caliper Assembly".
NOTE: Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to "WHEEL SENSORS"
CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
6. Remove steering outer socket and cotter pin at steering knuckle, then loosen mounting nut.
7. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.