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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  4. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flex hose, remove and support the front brake caliper with brake pads as an assembly, and remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly Mounting Bolts
    GM189132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting bolts (1) from the steering knuckle (4).
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly
    GM189138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) from the steering knuckle (2) and wheel drive shaft.
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