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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. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.
  5. Fig 1: Removing The Wheel Hub And Bearing (RWD, 15-Series)
    GM379486Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wheel hub and bearing (4) 15-series mounting bolts.
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Brake/Hub Components
    GM379487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts (4), the 25/35 series.
  9. Remove the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the O-ring seal from the steering knuckle bore, the 25/35 series.
  11. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (5).
  12. Clean and inspect the O-ring seal, the 25/35 series.
  13. Replace the seal if the following conditions exist:
    • Nicks
    • Cuts
    • Dry or brittle
    • Compression set