Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Use a 36 mm (1.42 in) wheel bolt for front service replacement only.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the brake caliper and bracket. Hang the caliper and the bracket from the vehicle. DO NOT allow the caliper and the bracket to hang by the brake hose. Refer to BRAKE CALIPERS .
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTORS .
- Use J 43631 in order to extract the stud from the hub.