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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the brake rotor (2). Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor (WSS) mounting bolt.
    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.
    Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor & Other Brake Components
    G01669354Courtesy 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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