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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01483154Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket.
  5. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET  in Disc Brakes.
  6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR  in Disc Brakes.
  7. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    G01483155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Use three wheel nuts in order to attach the J 28733-B  to the wheel bearing/hub.
  9. Use the J 28733-B  in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.
    Fig 3: Pushing Wheel Drive Shaft Out Of Wheel Bearing/Hub
    G01483156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.

    Important: 

    Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal boot is not damaged.

  11. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.
    Fig 4: Removing Wheel Bearing/Hub
    G01483157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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