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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: If you are replacing the wheel(s), the wheel stud(s), the wheel nut(s) or the wheel bolt(s), install only new GM original equipment parts. Installation of used parts or non-GM original equipment parts may cause the wheel to loosen, loss of tire air pressure, poor vehicle handling and loss of vehicle control resulting in personal injury.
  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. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET  in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR  in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR  in Disc Brakes.
  6. Use the J 35917  in order to press the wheel stud (1) from the bearing/hub (2).
    Fig 1: Pressing Wheel Stud From Bearing/Hub
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