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Front Wheel Sensor: Installation

  1. Install sensor bracket with sensor bracket post (if removed). Tighten post retaining bolt to 40-60 INCH lbs. (4.5-6.8 N.m) and splash shield attaching bolts to 10-15 ft. lbs. (13-20 N.m). Install hub and rotor assembly and caliper.
  2. If a sensor is to be reused, pole face must be clean from all foreign material. Carefully scrape pole face with a dull knife so sensor can slide freely on post. Glue a new front paper spacer on pole face (front paper spacer is marked with an "F").
  3. Install sensor through brake shield onto sensor bracket post. Be sure paper spacer on sensor is intact and does not come off during installation.
  4. Push sensor toward toothed sensor ring until new paper sensor contacts ring. Hold sensor against sensor ring and tighten 5mm set screw to 21-26 INCH lbs. (2.4-3 N.m). Insert sensor cable into bracket on shock strut, rail bracket, then through inner fender apron to engine compartment and seat the grommet.
  5. Lower vehicle and from inside engine compartment, connect sensor electrical connection. Check function of sensor by driving vehicle and observing "Check Anti-Lock Brakes" light.
Fig 1: Exploded View of Front Sensor & Bracket Assembly
G27234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.