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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
  4. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange using the J 43631  .
  5. Remove the wheel stud from the hub flange.
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel Stud
    G01662710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.