- 1). Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack and support each side with a jack stand. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
- 2). Saturate the entire brake assembly with brake fluid and allow it to dry. This will remove the dangerous dust generated by the brake pads.
- 3). Remove the three bolts that attach the brake caliper. There are two bolts that face inward, and one that faces downward.
- 4). Rotate the caliper off the rotor and use a piece of wire to suspend it from the SUV's body. This prevents strain on the brake lines.
- 5). Remove the free running hub assembly on 4WD models by removing the six bolts that hold it in place. Pull it off the hub. This step does not apply to 2WD models.
- 6). Use a flat screwdriver to remove the lock washer from the center of the hub. For a few dollars, you can also obtain a special tool for removing the locking washer. The lock washer is only present on 4WD models.
- 7). Remove the wheel bearing locking nut from the center of the hub by turning it counterclockwise. On 2WD models, you can use a large pair of needle nose vice grips to remove it. On 4WD models, you will need the special removal tool. The tool is available from Nissan dealers or you can usually rent it at tool-rental agencies or auto-parts stores.
- 8). Pull the rotor and hub assembly off the axle. If it is stuck, use a rubber mallet to gently tap it around the edges.
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