Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2004)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Removal and Installation (Left Side)
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
4. Remove brake hose rock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly.
5. Remove strut assembly and steering knuckle fixing bolt and nut.
6. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION: When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.
7. Remove drive shaft from transaxle.
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Set an drive shaft attachment (SST) and a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) between drive shaft (slide joint side) and rear final drive as shown in
the figure and remove drive shaft.
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.