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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  2. Position the rear portion of the splash shield aside.
    1. Remove the 3 pushpin retainers.
    2. Position the splash shield aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield And Pushpin Retainers
    G07978140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  4. Detach the wheel speed sensor from the body and wheel knuckle.
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  6. Remove the wheel speed sensor.
  7. NOTE: The white stripe on the wheel speed sensor harness is used for orientation purposes. Correct routing of the wheel speed sensor and harness is essential to prevent contact damage to the harness.
    Fig 2: Locating White Stripe On Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
    G07978141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.