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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. Fig 3: J42188, Ball Joint Stud Nut & Suspension Knuckle
    GM340932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Separate the suspension knuckle (1) from the upper control arm using J 42188  .
  6. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
  7. Loosen the upper ball joint stud nut, but do not remove the nut.
  8. Remove J 42188  and the ball joint stud nut (2) from the ball joint stud.
    9. Fig 4: Upper Control Arm & Bolts
    GM65318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts (1) and (2) retaining the upper control arm (3) to the frame.
  10. Remove the upper control arm (3) from the vehicle.
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