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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the tire and wheel center cap.
  2. Remove the drive axle nut.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM731551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
    6. Fig 2: Removing Wheel Drive Shaft From Wheel Hub & Bearing
    GM392501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing. Place a brass drift against the outer end of the wheel drive shaft in order to protect the wheel drive shaft threads. Sharply strike the brass drift with the hammer. Do not attempt to remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing at this time.
    7. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt
    GM743104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the ABS sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing.
  8. Remove the ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing.
    9. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Wheel Hub & Bearing Mounting Bolts
    GM743087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.
    10. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Wheel Hub & Bearing
    GM743090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the steering knuckle.
  11. Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.
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