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Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement



Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.




1. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.




4. Release the wheel speed sensor wire grommet (1) from the wheelhouse.
5. Carefully pull the wheel speed sensor wire and connector (2) through the wheel house.
6. Release the wheel speed sensor wire harness routing clip (3) from the wheel house.
7. Release the wheel speed sensor wire harness routing clips (4) and (5) from the suspension strut.

Important: Clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area on the steering knuckle of any accumulated dirt and debris.




8. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.
9. Pull the wheel speed sensor straight up and out of the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel speed sensor to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the wheel speed sensor bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




3. Install the wheel speed sensor wire harness routing clips (4) and (5) to the suspension strut.
4. Insert the wheel speed sensor wire electrical connector (2) through the wheel house hole.
5. Seat the wheel speed sensor wire harness grommet (1) to the wheel house.




6. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview