Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (15 inch Brake System J67 and J93) and Front Brake Rotor Replacement (16 inch Brake System J60) .
- Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).
CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor (2).
- Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (without Intermediate Shaft) , Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (with Intermediate Shaft) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub (1) and the front brake shield (2) from the steering knuckle.