Front HALFSHAFT Speed Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface and the bore is free of corrosion and foreign material, avoid particles getting into the bore.

Clean and inspect the front axle assembly at front halfshaft speed sensor mating surface.

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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed if the O-ring is damaged.

NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is installed correctly within the O-ring groove.

If removed, install the new front halfshaft speed sensor O-ring and lubricate them with clean front axle fluid.

Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-75W140-QL (WSL-M2C192-A)

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NOTE: The shim is to be reused with a new speed sensor unless damaged (if equipped).

Install the front halfshaft speed sensor and the bolt.

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Connect the front halfshaft speed sensor electrical connector.

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Check the front differential fluid level. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .
1. Position the engine undershield and install the pin-type retainer.
2. Install the bolts.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
3. Install the radiator air deflector and the bolts.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
4. Install the radiator air deflector retainers.

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