Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
- Disconnect the ESC position sensor link. Refer to Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Electronic Suspension .
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
- Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Inner) .
- Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Separate the suspension knuckle from the upper control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (Except RPO FE4) or Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (RPO FE4 (Z06)) .
- Separate the suspension knuckle from the lower control arm ball joint stud. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Remove the suspension knuckle.