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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  3. Remove the rotor. Refer to REMOVAL (FRONT) .
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.
  5. Remove the wheel hub and bearing (4) 15-series mounting bolts.
  6. Fig 1: Remove Wheel Hub & Bearing Mounting Bolts 15-Series
    G01480109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts (4), the 25/35 series.
  8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield from the vehicle.
  9. Remove the O-ring seal from the steering knuckle bore, the 25/35 series.
  10. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (5).
  11. Clean and inspect the O-ring seal, the 25/35 series.
  12. Replace the seal if the following conditions exist:
    • Nicks
    • Cuts
    • Dry or brittle
    • Compression set
Fig 2: Remove Wheel Hub, Bearing Mounting Bolts 25/35-Series & Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
G01480110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.