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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE 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
    G01673322Courtesy 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 .
  6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR .
  7. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector From Bracket
    G01673323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Use 3 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
    G01673324Courtesy 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
    G01673325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.