Altima SE L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1997)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.
CAUTION: Make sure brake hose is not twisted. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or caliper piston will pop out.
NOTE: Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. Suspend brake caliper with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
3. Install stud nut conversely on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt and separate tie-rod from knuckle with Tool.
4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller.
CAUTION: When removing drive shaft, cover boots with shop towel to prevent damaging them.
5. Loosen lower ball joint tightening nut.