Sentra L4-2.0L (MR20DE) (2010)
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.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above procedure.
6. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
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Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when removing from the wheel hub and bearing assembly,
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Do not excessively extend slide joint.
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Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.
7. Remove the plate bolts and plate.
8. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
9. Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle assembly.
CAUTION:
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Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when removing from the transaxle.
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Do not excessively extend slide joint.
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Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.
10. If necessary, remove the support bearing bracket bolts and the support bearing bracket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
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Move joint up/down, left/right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.
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Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
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If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair or replace as necessary.
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Check for cracks or other damage to the support bearing bracket, replace as necessary.