Removal

REMOVAL

1. Raise vehicle.

CAUTION: When disconnecting speed sensor cable from vehicle wiring harness be careful not to damage pins on the electrical connectors. Also, inspect connectors for any signs of previous damage.

2. Remove grommet from floor pan of vehicle and disconnect speed sensor cable connector from vehicle wiring harness (Figure 1).




Figure 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR







CAUTION: When removing rear wheel speed sensor cable from routing clips, be sure not to damage the routing clips. Routing clips that are molded onto the brake hose will require replacement of the brake hose if damaged during removal or installation of the speed sensor cable.

3. Carefully remove speed sensor cable from press-in routing clips (Figure 2).




Figure 2 SPEED SENSOR CABLE ROUTING






4. Remove bolt securing metal routing clip to rear of axle and remove sensor cable from metal clip (Figure 2).
5. Remove secondary (yellow) retaining clip at rear of wheel speed sensor head (Figure 3).
6. Push up on metal retaining clip (Figure 3) until it bottoms. This will release wheel speed sensor head from hub and bearing. While holding metal clip up, pull back on wheel speed sensor head removing it from hub and bearing.




Figure 3 SENSOR CONNECTION AT HUB AND BEARING






7. Remove wheel speed sensor assembly from vehicle.