Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (4WD)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to ABS Component Handling Caution in the Preface section.

1. Remove the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub/Speed Sensor Replacement Front Suspension





Important: Note that the wheel speed sensor harness is positioned at the narrowest span between the wheel hub/bearing bolt holes.
2. Using white or bright colored paint, mark the location of the wheel speed sensor harness to the wheel hub/bearing assembly.

Important: DO NOT lever or pry against the wheel speed sensor tone wheel under the wheel speed sensor. Lever against the wheel hub ONLY.
3. Using a suitable tool, pry or lever the wheel speed sensor off of the wheel hub/bearing housing.

Discard the wheel speed sensor.

Installation Procedure

Important: Align the wheel speed sensor harness with the reference mark on the wheel hub/bearing assembly between the bolt holes narrowest span.





1. Position the wheel speed sensor on the wheel hub/bearing assembly.
2. Carefully press the wheel speed sensor squarely onto the wheel hub/bearing assembly until fully seated against the lip of the wheel hub/bearing assembly housing.
3. Install the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub/Speed Sensor Replacement.

Ensure the wheel speed sensor harness is positioned upward.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.





4. Install the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 20 Nm (14 lb ft).