Sentra L4-2.0L (MR20DE) (2010)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Removal and Replacement
Removal and Installation (Left Side)
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Removal and Installation (Left Side)
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Adjustment.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed
Sensor/Service and Repair/Wheel Sensor.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut using power tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the hub lock nut installed to prevent damage to threads.
4. Remove nuts and bolts from steering knuckle and strut assembly. See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Wheel
Hub and Knuckle .
5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a hammer or suitable tool and
wood block, and then remove hub lock nut.