Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Front

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Remove the front wheel.

3. Release the connector holding clamps (A), then disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (B).





4. Remove the clips, the bolt, and the wheel speed sensor (C).

5. Install the wheel speed sensor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Install the wheel speed sensor carefully to avoid twisting the wires.
- If the wheel speed sensor comes in contact with the wheel bearing. Investigate the cause before replacing the wheel speed sensor.

6. Start the engine, and test-drive the vehicle. Make sure that the ABS and VSA indicators turn off during the test-drive and do not come back on.

Rear

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Remove the rear wheel.

3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A).





4. Remove the clips, the bolt, and the wheel speed sensor (B).

5. Install the wheel speed sensor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Lubricate the O-ring (C) on the wheel speed sensor.
- Install the sensor carefully to avoid twisting the wires.
- If the wheel speed sensor comes in contact with the hub bearing unit. Investigate the cause before replacing the wheel speed sensor.

6. Start the engine, and test-drive the vehicle. Make sure that the ABS and VSA indicators turn off during the test-drive and do not come back on.