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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS article.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector. See Figure.
  4. For 2003, disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) position sensor link, if equipped. See Figure. For 2004, disconnect the real time damping (RTD) position sensor link, if equipped.
  5. Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER and REAR BRAKE ROTOR .
  6. Remove the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped. See Figure.
  7. Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (OUTER END)  or TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (SUSPENSION LINK)  .
  8. Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
  9. Separate the upper control arm (1) from the suspension knuckle. See Fig 1. Refer to REAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
  10. Separate the suspension knuckle from the lower control arm ball joint stud (3). Refer to REAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
  11. Remove the suspension knuckle from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the wheel hub mounting bolts.
  13. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from the suspension knuckle. See Fig 2.
Fig 1: Separating Upper Control Arm & Suspension Knuckle
G00371757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing Hub & Bearing Assembly
G00371758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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