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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, except dual wheel vehicles. Refer toBrake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Except Dual Wheels or NYS) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/Dual Wheels) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/NYS) in Disc Brakes.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Wheel Stud From Axle Flange
    GM649304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the J 43631  .
  5. Remove the axle shaft for vehicles with 9.5 in ring gear. Refer toRear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) in Rear Drive Axle.
  6. Remove the rear hub assembly for vehicles with 10.5/11.5 in ring gear, with single wheels. Refer toRear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) in Rear Drive Axle.
  7. Remove the rear axle hub for vehicles with dual wheels. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
  8. Remove the wheel stud from the axle flange using the J 43631  .
  9. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange using the J 43631  .
    10. Fig 2: Removing The Wheel Stud
    GM892159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Place the hub and rotor assembly in a press to remove the wheel stud.
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