Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear
Components
Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
2. Remove the rear brake caliper, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the rear brake caliper aside using suitable
wire. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor".
NOTE: Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove the rear disc rotor.
4. Remove the cotter pin, then remove the rear drive shaft nut using power tool.
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Discard the cotter pin, use a new one for installation.
5. Remove the rear drive shaft.
6. Remove the four rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
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Discard the four rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, use new ones for installation.
7. Remove the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Use a new cotter pin for installation.
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Use new rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts for installation.