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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Rear Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM933721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  2. On vehicles with all-wheel drive, remove the wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
  3. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM933149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
  5. Fig 3: Wheel Bearing/Hub & Mounting Bolts
    GM931439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not damage the wheel drive shaft joint seal.
  6. Support the wheel drive shaft with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent.
  7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the suspension knuckle.