Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - FrontCaution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front wheel speed sensor.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor retaining bolt.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. If the sensor will not slide out of the knuckle perform the following steps:
4.1. Remove the brake rotor to access the other side of the knuckle.
4.2. Using a blunt punch, or equivalent tool, push the sensor from the outboard side of the knuckle.
5. Inspect the removed wheel speed sensor and the steering knuckle to ensure that the sensor's locating pin has not broken off in the locating hole of the knuckle. If the locating pin remains in the locating hole of the knuckle, perform the following steps.
5.1. Remove the brake rotor, if it has not already been removed, to access the other side of the knuckle.
5.2. Using a blunt punch, or equivalent tool, remove the broken locating pin from the outboard side of the knuckle.
5.3. If necessary, clean the locating hole in the knuckle using sand paper wrapped around a screwdriver, or other suitable tool. Never attempt to enlarge the hole.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the front wheel speed sensor to the steering knuckle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the front wheel speed sensor retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (107 inch lbs.).
3. Connect the electrical connector to the front wheel speed sensor.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - ABS.