Removal and Installation

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Raise and support vehicle. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article .
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
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Detach the sensor harness from the brake hose.

Fig 2: Detaching Sensor Harness From Brake Hose
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CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can result.

Fig 3: Removing Brake Caliper Bolts

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Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate aside.
Remove the eight nuts, the hub extender and the brake disc.

Fig 4: Removing Hub Extender And Brake Disc
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Remove the nuts, and the hub and bearing.

Fig 5: Removing Hub And Bearing
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If necessary, remove the bolt and the sensor.

Fig 6: Removing Sensor
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CAUTION: Make sure that the wheel hub and brake disc mounting surfaces are clean.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.