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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.
  4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
  5. Fig 2: View Of Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector & Bracket
    GM477813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket.
  7. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  8. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  9. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
  10. Fig 3: Using J 28733-B To Push Wheel Drive Shaft Out Of Wheel Bearing/Hub
    GM40253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Use three wheel nuts in order to attach the J 28733-B  to the wheel bearing/hub. See Special Tools .
  12. Use the J 28733-B  in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub. See Special Tools .
  13. Fig 4: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub & Splash Shield
    GM357695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  15. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal boot is not damaged.
  16. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.