Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to ABS COMPONENT HANDLING CAUTION .

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Remove the front wheel bearing and hub assembly.

IMPORTANT: Note that the wheel speed sensor harness is positioned at the narrowest span between the wheel hub/bearing bolt holes.

Fig 1: View Of Wheel Speed Sensor And Wheel Hub/Bearing Assembly

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Using white or bright colored paint, mark the location of the wheel speed sensor harness to the steering knuckle.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT lever or pry against the wheel speed sensor tone wheel under the wheel speed sensor. Lever against the wheel hub ONLY.

Using a suitable tool, pry or lever the wheel speed sensor off of the wheel hub/bearing housing.
Discard the wheel speed sensor.