Front Speed Sensor: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
• If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace it together with the front axle hub sub-assembly with front speed sensor.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR WIRE 
   1. Disconnect the front speed sensor wire from the front speed sensor.
      Fig 1: View Of Disconnecting Front Speed Sensor Connector

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4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT SPEED SENSOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
7. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
   1. Install 3 hub nuts to the hub bolts. Hold the front axle hub sub-assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Replace the hub and bearing assembly if it is dropped or receives a strong shock.

   2. Using SST, remove the front speed sensor from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Speed Sensor From Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly

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      • SST: 09520-24010 
      • SST: 09950-00020 
      • SST: 09950-00030 
      NOTE:

      • Keep the sensor away from magnets.
      • Pull the front speed sensor off straight, taking care not to make contact with the speed sensor rotor.
      • If the speed sensor rotor is damaged or deformed, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      • Do not scratch the area where the speed sensor contacts the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      • Do not allow foreign matter to attach to the speed sensor rotor.