Important: The wheel speed sensor and splash shield are replaced as one part. Do not attempt to separate and reattach the sensor from the splash shield.
Important: This vehicle is equipped with a either a 7300 lb. GVW (C6A), 7700 lb. GVW (C3F) or 8600 lb. GVW (C6P) suspension system. The 7300 lb. vehicle uses a stamped/welded upper control arm, and the 7700 lb. and 8600 lb. vehicles use a steel bar type upper control arm. The wheel speed sensor harness wire is attached and routed over the upper control arm in two different ways. Careful attention to these differences should be noted before removing any components, to assure proper reassembly.
Important: Notice the position of the sensor wire clip on the shock tower. The sensor wire clip must be reinstalled in the same position, at approximately 45 degree angle to the centerline of the vehicle.
Important: The WSS (3) is held in place to the splash shield (1) with a plastic alignment tab (7) and a nut/bolt (2), located at the top hole in the WSS. It is not necessary to remove the top WSS bolt/nut (2) in order to remove the wheel speed sensor and splash shield assembly.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten splash shield mounting bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten wheel sensor wire clip nut (4,11) and bolt (7,14)
to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
Important: Make sure that the position of the shock tower sensor wire clip is positioned at approximately 45 degree angle to the centerline of the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the shock tower bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).