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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01828310Courtesy 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 .
  6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR .
  7. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector From Bracket
    G01828311Courtesy 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 Using J 28733-B
    G01828312Courtesy 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 & Bolts
    G01828313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.