Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: Refer to BRAKE DUST CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- FRONT SINGLE PISTON or BRAKE CALIPER -- FRONT DUAL PISTON .
  4. Remove the hub and rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- FRONT .
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor (RWD Pickup)
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  5. Remove wheel speed sensor cable electrical connector (2).
  6. Remove 13 mm bolt and nut fastening the wheel speed sensor harness clip to the front side of the upper control arm.
  7. Remove clips from the wheel speed sensor wire. Save the clips for the sensor wire.
  8. Remove two 13 mm wheel speed sensor mounting bolts (7).
  9. Remove two 11 mm splash shield mounting bolts.
  10. Remove wheel speed sensor and splash shield assembly (6).
  11. Remove splash shield gasket.
  12. Clean gasket and knuckle surfaces thoroughly with a dry cloth.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.