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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Whenever performing repairs to the wheel speed sensor, wheel speed sensor mounting bracket, steering arm, front caliper anchor plate, steering knuckle, inner bearing dust shield or any attaching fasteners, the wheel speed sensor air gap may be moved out of adjustment. Always check and adjust the wheel speed sensor air gap as outlined in WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (C 3500HD), to prevent damage to the wheel speed sensor and to ensure proper operation of the four wheel antilock brake system.

  1. Raise vehicle.
  2. Remove tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal .
  3. Remove brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
  4. Remove the hub and rotor. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 191525  Size: SH
  6. Remove splash shield.
  7. Disconnect wheel speed sensor connector.
  8. Remove wheel speed sensor to bracket mounting nuts and bolts.
  9. Remove wheel speed sensor from mounting bracket.
  10. Remove wheel speed sensor mounting bracket attaching nuts.
  11. Remove wheel speed sensor mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install wheel speed sensor mounting bracket.
  2. Install wheel speed sensor mounting bracket attaching nuts.
  3. Important: Do not install washers between the attaching nuts and the wheel speed sensor mounting bracket, or insufficient thread engagement may occur.

    Tighten
    Tighten the attaching nuts to 285 N·m (210 lb ft).

  4. Install and adjust wheel speed sensor to mounting bracket. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  5. Install the hub and rotor. Refer to Hub and Rotor Assembly Replacement .
  6. Install brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
  7. Install tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal .