Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) .
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
- Remove the plug from the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate. Using the access hole, install a support (1) for the brake backing plate.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting nuts (3).
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the rear axle assembly and brake backing plate.