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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Tire/Wheel Assembly, Hub Assembly & Wheel Nuts
    GM656803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Engine Shield
    GM687450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody .
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
    GM886518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the retainers.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Connector
    GM886517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the harness.
    6. Fig 5: Front Brake Hose Retaining Bolt
    GM886462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the retaining bolt for the front brake hose.
    7. Fig 6: Front Stabilizer Bar Link
    GM887945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
    8. Fig 7: Upper Shock Module Retaining Nuts
    GM886764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the upper shock module retaining from the shock tower.
    9. Fig 8: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
    10. Fig 9: View Of Upper Control Arm To The Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut
    GM731542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the left and right upper ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
  11. Remove the shock module from the shock tower.
  12. Remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm.
  13. Remove the front wheel drive axle from the steering knuckle.
    14. Fig 10: Tying/Untying Front Shock Module/Steering Knuckle To Frame
    GM887942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Using mechanics wire or hook, support the front shock module/steering knuckle to the frame.
    15. Fig 11: Disconnecting Left Side Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM751412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the left side wheel drive shaft from the differential carrier assembly by placing a brass drift against the tripot housing. Firmly strike the brass drift outward from the case with a hammer. Strike hard enough to overcome the snap ring pressure holding in the shaft.
    16. Fig 12: Disconnecting Right Side Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM751411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the right side wheel drive shaft from the clutch fork housing assembly by placing a brass drift against the tripot housing. Firmly strike the brass drift outward from the case with a hammer. Strike hard enough to overcome the snap ring pressure holding in the shaft.
  17. Pull the wheel drive shaft straight out from the differential carrier assembly or the clutch fork housing assembly.
  18. Remove the wheel drive shaft.
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