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Wheel Speed Sensor (W/AWD)






REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal.
3. Remove brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement.
4. Remove the hub and rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement.
5. Remove wheel speed sensor mounting clip on the control arm.
6. Remove wheel speed sensor mounting clip on the frame rail.
7. Remove wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

IMPORTANT: The wheel speed sensor mounts into a bore that leads to the center of the sealed bearing. Use caution when cleaning or working around the bore. Do not contaminate the lubricant inside the sealed bearing. Failure to do so can lead to premature bearing failure.

8. Remove wheel speed sensor from hub and bearing assembly.





INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
- The new speed sensor will have a new O-ring. Dispose of the old O-ring. Lubricate the new O-ring lightly with bearing grease prior to installation. You may also lubricate the sensor just above and below the new O-ring. DO NOT lubricate the bore.
- The new sensor has new mounting clips already installed on the wire. DO NOT reuse the old clips.

1. Install sensor into the hub and bearing assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the sensor mounting bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
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2. Install wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
3. Install wheel speed sensor mounting clip to the frame rail.
4. Install the wheel speed sensor mounting clip to the control arm.
5. Install the hub and rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement.
6. Install brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement.
7. Install tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation.