Maxima V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1990)
Fig. 2 Exploded View Of Viscous Coupling.
1.
Raise and support vehicle and remove wheel.
2.
Unfasten brake caliper assembly, leaving brake line attached.
3.
Separate driveshaft from steering knuckle by tapping on driveshaft.
4.
Disconnect tie-rod from ball joint, then remove lower ball joint attaching nuts.
5.
Remove steering knuckle-to-strut attaching bolts.
6.
Remove wheel hub and steering knuckle, Fig. 1, as an assembly.
7.
Separate wheel hub and steering knuckle using a suitable tool, Fig. 2.
Wheel Hub & Knuckle
Fig. 5 Removing Knuckle Assembly.
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
2.
Remove wheel bearing locknut, then caliper. Do not disconnect brake lines.
3.
Separate tie-rod from knuckle using suitable tool.
4.
Remove nuts and bolts as shown in Fig. 5, then knuckle assembly.
5.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Tighten wheel bearing to specifications.
b. Check wheel bearing axial endplay, it should be less than .0020 inches.