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Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

Note

If replacing the wheel speed sensor due to a DTC, inspect the back of the wheel bearing on the encoder surface for metallic chips or metal shavings. If you find traces of metal, clean the encoder surface to ensure that such traces do not affect the wheel speed sensor and set a DTC. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .



1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the rear suspension link. Refer to Rear Suspension Link Replacement - Upper to Lower Control Arm .

4.
Note

Clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area on the suspension knuckle of any accumulated dirt and debris.


Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).


5. Remove the wheel speed sensor (1) by pulling the sensor straight out of the rear suspension knuckle.


6. Release the wheel speed sensor harness from the retainers (1).


7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).


8. Release the wheel speed sensor electrical connector retainer and remove the wheel speed sensor.


Installation Procedure


1. Install the wheel speed sensor connector retainer to the rear suspension cradle.


2. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).

3. Install the wheel speed sensor harness to the retainers (1).


4. Install the wheel speed sensor (1) to the rear suspension knuckle.


5. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the wheel speed sensor bolt (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in) .


6. Install the rear suspension link. Refer to Rear Suspension Link Replacement - Upper to Lower Control Arm .

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

8. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .