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Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement




Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.


Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. Remove the 11 lower fasteners securing the front wheelhouse liner front liner to the frame. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement .
4. Pull the front wheelhouse liner away from the frame to access the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.




5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) and release the connector from the frame.
6. Release the harness clip (2) from the frame.
7. Release the harness clips (3) from the lower control arm.




8. Clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area on the steering knuckle of any accumulated dirt and debris.
9. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).




10. Remove the wheel speed sensor (1) from the steering knuckle.
11. Release the harness clip (2) from the steering knuckle and remove the wheel speed sensor.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel speed sensor (1) to the steering knuckle.
2. Install the harness clip (2) to the steering knuckle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the wheel speed sensor bolt (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) and secure the connector to the frame.
5. Install the harness clip (2) to the frame.
6. Install the harness clips (3) to the lower control arm.
7. Install the 11 lower fasteners securing the front wheelhouse liner front liner to the frame. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
9. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.