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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. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM2768790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) and release the connector clip from the wheelhouse bracket.
  6. Release the wheel speed sensor harness clip (2) from the wheelhouse panel.
  7. Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clips
    GM2768792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Release the wheel speed sensor harness clips (1) from the rear axle.
  9. Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
    GM2768794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).
  11. Fig 4: Wheel Speed Sensor
    GM2768795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the wheel speed sensor (1) from the rear suspension knuckle.