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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. If the vehicle has an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), remove the bolt for the ABS wheel speed sensor (2) and the sensor (1) from the steering knuckle. Position the sensor to the side.
  4. Compress the front brake caliper with a C-clamp.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt For ABS Wheel Speed Sensor And Sensor
    G01711132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the 2 caliper guide pin bolts (1,2).
    Fig 2: Removing 2 Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
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    NOTE: Do not allow the brake components to hang from the flexible brake hoses. Damage to the brake hoses could result.
  6. Remove the caliper housing (2) from the caliper bracket. Suspend the caliper housing with a wire (1) in order to prevent damage to the brake hose.
    Fig 3: Removing Caliper Housing From Caliper Bracket
    G01711134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    • The 2 caliper bracket mounting bolts
    • The caliper bracket (1)
  8. Remove the following from the caliper bracket (1):
    • The 2 caliper guide pins
    • The 2 caliper guide pin seals (2)
    • The caliper bolt sleeve
    Fig 4: Removing Brake Caliper Components
    G01711135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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