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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    GM581404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    4. Fig 2: ESC Position Sensor Links
    GM583226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) position sensor link, if equipped.
  5. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
    6. Fig 3: Shock Absorber ESC Harness Connector
    GM581266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
  7. Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Outer End)  or Tie Rod Replacement (Suspension Link) .
  8. Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
    9. Fig 4: Upper Control Arm, Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud & Suspension Knuckle
    GM65319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the upper control arm (1). Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  10. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the lower control arm ball joint stud (4). Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  11. Remove the suspension knuckle.
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