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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area on the steering knuckle of any accumulated dirt and debris.
  4. Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM2770255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) and release the connector from the vehicle body.
  6. Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Grommets
    GM2770258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Release the wheel speed sensor harness grommets (1) from the brake hose brackets.
  8. Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
    GM2770260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).
  10. Fig 4: Wheel Speed Sensor
    GM2770263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Carefully remove the wheel speed sensor (1) from the steering knuckle by pulling the sensor straight upward using a slight twisting motion.