Altima SE L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1997)
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
NOTE:
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Brake caliper need not be disconnected.
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Do not twist or stretch brake hose when moving components.
2. Remove cotter pin and nut securing lower ball joint to knuckle.
3. Strike knuckle with a hammer and pull down transverse link to separate lower ball joint from knuckle.
4. Remove tie-rod ball joint.
5. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by slightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller. When removing drive shaft, cover boots with shop
towel to prevent damaging to them.
6. Remove support bearing bolts and pull drive shaft from transaxle.
7. Remove left drive shaft with a suitable tool. Pry drive shaft from transaxle as shown.
INSTALLATION