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
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CAUTION:
Refer to ABS Component Handling Caution
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- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the wheel drive shaft nut, if equipped. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
- Remove the anti-lock brake system (ABS) speed sensor wiring harness from the upper control arm.
- Remove the front retaining bolt for the speed sensor bracket at the upper control arm.
- Remove the speed senor bracket from the upper control arm.
- Remove the speed sensor electrical connector from the body.
- Using white or bright colored paint, mark the location of the speed sensor wiring harness to the steering knuckle.
- Remove the mounting bolts for the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor assembly.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub, from the knuckle.
- Remove the mounting bolt from the wheel bearing/hub, to the brake rotor.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub from the brake rotor.
- Clean the contact area between the wheel bearing/hub and the brake rotor.
IMPORTANT:
Mark the holes used to mount the speed sensor electrical connector before removing. This will ensure the proper location of the speed sensor electrical connector for installation.
IMPORTANT:
The following service procedure is to ensure that the speed sensor wiring harness is properly positioned so that the length of the wiring harness is correct for installation. Failure to do so could cause damage to the speed sensor wiring harness.
IMPORTANT:
Perform the following service procedure with the brake rotor on a flat surface.