I35 V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2003)
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After tightening drive shaft or side shaft with bolts, do not lift the drive shaft while holding only the middle axle.
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Do not put down drive shaft while it is inserted into transaxle without supporting the middle axle, wheel side joint etc.
2. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.
255 - 333 Nm (26 - 34 kg-m, 188 - 245 ft. lbs.)
3. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
4. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: Less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: When removing wheel hub or wheel bearing from knuckle, replace wheel bearing assembly (outer race, inner races and grease seals)
with a new one.
Wheel Hub
Drive out hub with inner race (outside) from knuckle with a suitable tool.
Wheel Bearing
When replacing wheel bearing, replace complete wheel bearing assembly (Inner races and outer race).
1. Remove bearing inner race (outside).