FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear

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

REMOVAL






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. See Hoisting in Maintenance for the required lifting procedure to be used for this vehicle.
3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.






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.






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






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 in this information 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 inch 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.