Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear wheel. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 4th 2015 and Earlier)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 5th 2015 and Later)
- Remove the rear caliper and bracket. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
- Remove the rear brake rotor. Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JE5, J55)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J6G)
- Remove the rear brake backing plate. Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
- Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) Remove and DISCARD
- Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) Remove
- Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) Remove Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
- Remove the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Outer Nut (1) Remove
- Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt (2) Remove and DISCARD
- Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt (1) Remove and DISCARD
- Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (1) Remove
- Remove the parking brake cable bolt (1). Remove the parking brake cable from the knuckle.
- Remove the upper rear trailing arm nut (1) and bolt (2). DISCARD the bolt.
- Remove the lower rear trailing arm outer nut (1) and remove the bolt (2). DISCARD the bolt.
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Nut (1) Remove
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt (1) Remove and DISCARD
- Knuckle (1) Remove
NOTE:
The wheel speed sensor must be secured to protect it from damage.
CAUTION:
Pry bar tools may cause damage to the ball joint seals when removing links from the knuckle. Damage to the seals may cause knuckle and control arm failure. The knuckle will need to be replaced if there is damage to the seals.