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Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Care must be taken during the removal of the plug to prevent damage. If the plug is damaged, a new sensor may need to be installed, even though the sensor is functional in all other aspects.
  3. Remove the grommet from the body.
    • When removing the body plug, rotate the plug into a position which allows the use of a small screwdriver to release the tabs on the underside of the body plug. These 2 tabs are located at right angles to the sensor wire.
  4. Remove the front wheel speed sensor wire from the retainer.
  5. Remove the front wheel speed sensor wire-to-body bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf).
  6. Remove the front wheel speed sensor wire bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 ft-lbf).
  7. Remove the front wheel speed sensor bolt from the wheel knuckle.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf).
      NOTE:
      • Clean off any foreign material that may have collected around the sensor before removal.
  8. Remove the front wheel speed sensor.
    NOTE:
    • Thoroughly clean the mounting surface.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.