Rear Speed Sensor: Removal: Removal

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REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
1. Disconnect the connector from the skid control sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Skid Control Sensor Connector
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REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE REAR DISC
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub & bearing assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Rear Axle Hub Bolts
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REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR
1. Mount the rear axle hub in a vise between aluminum plates.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Rear Speed Sensor With SST
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Replace the axle hub & bearing assembly if it is dropped or receives a strong shock.
2. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the 2 pins and remove the 2 attachments (09521-00010) from SST.
  - SST: 09520-00031
3. Using SST and 2 bolts (Diameter: 12 mm, pitch: 1.5 mm), remove the rear speed sensor from the rear axle hub.
  - SST: 09520-00031
    - 09520-00040
  - SST: 09521-00020
  - SST: 09950-00020
  NOTE:
  - If damage is inflicted on the sensor rotor, replace the axle hub & bearing assembly.
  - Do not scratch the contact surface of axle hub and speed sensor.