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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- FRONT SINGLE PISTON or BRAKE CALIPER -- FRONT DUAL PISTON in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the dust cap from the rotor.
  5. Remove the cotter pin, the nut, and the washer.

    Important:  Do not damage the outer bearing and the spindle threads.

  6. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the spindle.
  7. Remove the outer bearing.
  8. Remove the seal. Pry the seal out and discard the seal.
  9. Remove the inner bearing.
    Fig 1: Wheel Hub, Bearing & Seal
    G01467720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Clean all of the parts in a solvent, then air dry. Do not spin the bearings with compressed air.
  11. Make sure all of the parts are clean and free of grease.
  12. Inspect the rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR SURFACE AND WEAR INSPECTION in Disc Brakes.
  13. Inspect the bearings and the races for wear or damage. Refer to WHEEL BEARING DIAGNOSIS (SEALED) or WHEEL BEARING DIAGNOSIS (TAPERED) in Suspension General Diagnosis.
  14. Remove the inner and outer races using J29117-A  , if necessary.
    Fig 2: Inner & Outer Races
    G01467721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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