Front Speed Sensor: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Matrix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 drive shaft assembly.

INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Install the front speed sensor with the bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
  - Do not file the hole or the contact surface because the gap between the magnet rotor and front speed sensor is important.
2. Install the clamp to the shock absorber.
  
  Fig 2: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Clamp
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Temporarily install the No. 1 sensor clamp to the shock absorber.
  
  Fig 3: Locating No. 1 Sensor Clamp
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4. Install the brake flexible hose with the bolt.
  
  Fig 4: Remove/Install Brake Flexible Hose Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - Do not twist the wire harness for the front speed sensor when installing it.
  - Tighten the brake flexible hose and front speed sensor together with the bolt. Make sure that the front speed sensor is positioned over the flexible hose.
5. Install the No. 2 sensor clamp to the body with the bolt.
  
  Fig 5: Locating No. 2 Sensor Clamp And Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
6. Connect the speed sensor wire harness clamp.
  
  Fig 6: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamp
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
7. Connect the speed sensor connector.
INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
- for 2ZR-FE: Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE
- for 2AZ-FE: Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE