Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Removal and installation
WHEEL HUB
Removal and Installation

- Knuckle
- Baffle plate
- Wheel hub assembly
- Brake rotor
- Wheel nut
- Anchor block
- Wheel sensor
- Parking brake cable
- Refer to PB-6, "Exploded View".
- Refer to BRC-103, "Removal and Installation
- Rear Wheel Sensor".
- Refer to WT-65, "Road Wheel".
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Wheel hub assembly does not require
maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace the wheel
hub assembly.
- A growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub assembly while
driving.
- The wheel hub assembly drags or turns roughly.
- Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60,
"Adjustment".
- Remove the brake caliper assembly and brake rotor using power
tool. Refer to BR-36, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and
Rotor".
- The brake hose does not need to be disconnected from the brake caliper.
CAUTION:
- Suspend the brake caliper assembly using wire, do not stretch
the brake hose.
- Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop
out.
- Do not twist the brake hose.
- Remove the rear wheel sensor, then move it away from the wheel hub
assembly. Refer to BRC-103, "Removal and Installation - Rear Wheel
Sensor".
CAUTION: Failure to
remove the wheel sensor may result in damage to the sensor wires and the
sensor being inoperative.
- Remove the wheel hub assembly from knuckle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for any deformity, cracks, or damage on the wheel hub assembly, replace
if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Check that the wheel bearings operate smoothly.
- Check that the wheel hub bearing axial end play is within specification.

Axial end play : Refer to RAX-8, "Wheel Bearing (Rear)".
- Tighten wheel nut to specification.
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Bearing (Rear)

WHEEL HUB
On-vehicle Service
Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or damage.
Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
Inspection
Rear Wheel Bearing
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