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RAX-14 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [AWD] REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING 10. Remove anchor block mounting nuts, and then remove anchor block and back plate from axle housing. 11. Remove stabilizer connecting rod (upper side) with power tool. Refer to . 12. Remove radius rod (axle housing side). Refer to 13. Remove coil spring. Refer to 14. Set suitable jack under axle housing. 16. Remove front lower link (axle housing side). Refer to . 17. Separate suspension arm from axle housing so as not to damage ball joint boot using ball joint remover, and then remove axle housing from the vehicle. CAUTION: • Temporarily tighten nuts to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover from coming off. • Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint. bly, and other parts. INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. wheel hub and bearing assembly and axle housing. • Never reuse cotter pin. Inspection INFOID:0000000006260903 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly Check the wheel hub and bearing assembly for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary. Axle Housing Check the axle housing for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary. Ball Joint Inspection Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of suspension arm ball joint. Refer to . INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION 1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to . 2. Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment" . 3. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 4. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement" . Revision: 2011 November 2011 MURANO |