Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (4WD)

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (Brake Dust Caution) .
Caution: Refer to ABS Component Handling Caution (Service Precautions) .




1. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.





Important: Note that the wheel speed sensor harness is positioned between the wheel hub/bearing bolts at the narrowest span facing upward.


3. Using white or bright colored paint, mark the location of the wheel speed sensor harness to the steering knuckle.
4. Remove the wheel hub/bearing bolts (1).
5. Remove the brake rotor (2) and the wheel hub/bearing as an assembly from the steering knuckle (3) while routing the wheel speed sensor harness through the steering knuckle.





Important: Note that the wheel speed sensor harness is positioned at the narrowest span between the wheel hub/bearing bolt holes.


6. 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.


7. 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.





Important: Align the wheel speed sensor harness with the reference mark on the steering knuckle.


3. Install the wheel hub/bearing and brake rotor assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (3) with the wheel speed sensor harness positioned upward.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the wheel hub/bearing bolts (1).
Ensure the wheel speed sensor harness is positioned upward.

Tighten the bolts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).




5. Install the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (14 lb ft).

6. Install the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Service and Repair) .