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Removal Procedure

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  1. Set the parking brake in Service Mode. Parking Brake Service Mode Selection
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  4. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  5. Have an assistant apply the brakes.
  6. GM5420672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.

    Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD

  7. GM5342242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1) to the rear wheel hub and secure with 3 wheel nuts (2) hand tightened.

  8. Using the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1), release the rear wheel drive shaft from the rear wheel hub.
  9. Remove the 3 wheel nuts (2) and the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1) from the rear wheel hub.
  10. GM5420645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

    NOTE:

    Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.

    Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove

  11. Remove the rear brake caliper and bracket (2) and support with heavy mechanics wire.
  12. GM5420647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Remove

  13. GM5420605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Rotor (1) - Remove

  14. GM5420603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Remove

  15. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) - Remove
  16. GM5338409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  17. GM5338411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The rear brake shield (2) will become dislodged when the rear wheel hub (1) is removed.

    Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Remove

  18. GM5338504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Align the wheel bolt (1) with the relief (2) on the rear wheel hub.

  19. GM5338505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use the CH-43631  Ball Joint Separator (1) to release the wheel bolt (2) from the flange.

  20. GM5338507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD