Rear

The content of this article reflects the changes called out by TSB 26-08-99.

NOTE: This procedure is for the removal and installation of one of the two rear wheel speed sensors.

REMOVAL

Connection at Vehicle Wiring Harness:

1. Remove the rear seat cushion and back, then disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable connector from the vehicle wiring harness.
2. Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.

Rear Speed Sensor Cable Attachment To Body:

4. Remove speed sensor cable sealing grommet retainer from the rear frame rail of the vehicle. Then remove speed sensor cable sealing grommet and cable from hole in body of vehicle.

Speed Sensor Cable Attachment To Rear Suspension:

5. Remove speed sensor routing clips from the rear upper control arm and brake flex hose routing bracket.

Rear Speed Sensor Head Attachment To Brake Support Plate:

6. Remove the rear speed sensor from the rear brake support plate.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Proper installation of wheel speed sensor cables is critical to continued system operation. Be sure that cables are installed in retainers. Failure to install cables in retainers as shown may result in contact with moving parts and/or over extension of cables, resulting in an open circuit.

1. Install speed sensor head into brake support plate.
2. Install wheel speed sensor attaching bolt. Tighten the speed sensor head attaching bolt to 8 Nm (75 in. lbs.).
3. Install speed sensor cable routing clips on the brake flex hose bracket and the bracket on the upper control arm. Install and securely tighten the routing clip attaching bolts.
4. Install connector end of speed sensor cable through hole in inner fender and into trunk of vehicle.
5. Install speed control sealing grommet into hole in inner fender. Install the sealing grommet retainer and attaching bolt on rear frame rail. Securely tighten retainer attaching bolt.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly on vehicle.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Reconnect the wheel speed sensor cable connector to the vehicle wiring harness, install any removed foam tape back around connectors, then reinstall the rear seat back and cushion.
9. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of the base and ABS systems.