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Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement




Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the bolts (1) and the front wheel speed sensor (2) from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the front wheel speed sensor (2) to the steering knuckle. Secure it with the bolts (1) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
2. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Lower the vehicle.




4. Connect the front wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).