Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the rotor. Refer to REMOVAL (FRONT) .
Remove the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Remove Wheel Speed Sensor & Brake Hose Mounting Bracket Bolt

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the wheel drive shaft nut retaining cover.

Fig 2: Remove Wheel Drive Shaft Nut Retaining Cover
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the wheel driveshaft assembly retaining nut (2) and washer (3) from the wheel driveshaft. Do not reuse the nut. A new nut must be used when installing the wheel drive shaft.

Fig 3: Remove Wheel Driveshaft Assembly Retaining Nut & Washer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing using J 45859 or equivalent.

Fig 4: Wheel Drive Shaft, Hub & Bearing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the wheel hub and the 15-series bearing mounting bolts (4).

Fig 5: Remove Wheel Hub & Bearing Mounting Bolts 15-Series
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the wheel hub and bearing (4) mounting bolts, 25/35 series.
Remove the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield from the vehicle.
Remove the O-ring seal from the steering knuckle bore, 25/35 series.
Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (5).
Clean and inspect the O-ring seal, 25/35 series.
Replace the seal if the following conditions exist:
- Nicks
- Cuts
- Dry or brittle
- Compression set

Fig 6: Remove Wheel Hub & Bearing Mounting Bolts 25/35-Series & Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.