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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  3. Remove the brake rotor (2) shown on the 1500 series. Refer to REMOVAL (FRONT) .
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Rotor
    G01216217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor (WSS) mounting bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt
    G01216218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Carefully remove the sensor by pulling it straight out of the bore. DO NOT use a screwdriver, or other device to pry the sensor out of the bore. Prying will cause the sensor body to break off in the bore.
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor (5) from the hub/bearing assembly (4) shown on the 2500/3500 series.
    Fig 3: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor From Hub/Bearing Assembly
    G01216219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the WSS cable mounting clip from the knuckle.
  7. Remove the WSS cable mounting clip from the upper control arm.
  8. Remove the WSS cable mounting clip from the frame attachment point.
  9. Remove the WSS cable electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Cable Mounting Clips
    G01216220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.