Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
KNUCKLE
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire from vehicle using power tool.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with wire. Refer to See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front.
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. Disconnect wheel sensor and remove bracket from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. On 4WD models, remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool. Refer to .
6. Remove steering outer socket cotter pin at steering knuckle, then loosen nut using power tool. Refer to See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and
Repair/Overhaul.