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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. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2), if equipped.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector (Front)
    G01569426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket, if equipped.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector From Bracket
    G01569427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  7. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  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: Removing Wheel Drive Shaft Out Of Wheel Bearing/Hub
    G01569428Courtesy 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 & Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts
    G01569429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.