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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the brake rotor (2). Refer to BRAKE ROTOR in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) mounting bolt.
    CAUTION: 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. Fig 1: Locating & Removing Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Mounting Bolts & Components
    G01664086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor (5) from the hub/bearing assembly (4).
  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.
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