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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Wheel Speed Sensor, Connector And Harness
    GM188809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2), if equipped.
    4. Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM477813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket, if equipped.
    5. Fig 3: Preventing Rotor Turning Using Drift Or Punch
    GM141983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front wheel drive shaft nut (2). Insert a drift or flat-bladed tool (1) into the caliper and rotor to prevent from turning.
  6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front (RPO J65, JL9) in Disc Brakes.
    7. Fig 4: Using Wheel Nuts To Attach J 42129 To Wheel Bearing/Hub
    GM40253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use 3 wheel nuts in order to attach the J 42129  to the wheel bearing/hub.
  8. Use the J 42129  in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub & Splash Shield
    GM357695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts. Remove the J 42129  from the hub.
    10. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal/boot is not damaged.
  10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub and splash shield-noting the position of the shield for re-installation.
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