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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 FRONT BRAKE ROTOR in Disc Brakes.
  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.
    Fig 2: Disengaging Wheel Drive Shaft From Wheel Hub & Bearing
    GM392501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the ABS sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt
    GM743104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing.
  9. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Wheel Hub And Bearing Mounting Bolts (4WD)
    GM743087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 5: Wheel Hub, Bearing, Splash Shield & Steering Knuckle
    GM743090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.
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