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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: Any time an anti-lock brake sensor is removed, thoroughly clean the mounting surfaces and apply High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01306214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor cable clip bolt from the front wheel knuckle.
    Fig 2: Removing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Cable
    G01306215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor.
      Fig 3: Removing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor
      G01306216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 4: Installing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor
    G01306217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Installing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Cable
    G01306218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.