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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
    WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNA) .
  4. Fig 1: Front Brake Shield
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  5. Remove the front brake shield (1).