Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the front disc brake rotor. Refer to
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor (WSS) cable mounting clip from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the WSS cable mounting clip from the upper control arm.
- Remove the WSS cable mounting clip from the frame attachment point.
- Disconnect the WSS cable electrical connector.
- Remove the WSS mounting bolt.
NOTICE: Carefully remove the sensor by pulling it straight out of the bore.
DO NOT use a screwdriver, or other device to pry the sensor out of the bore.
Prying will cause the sensor body to break off in the bore.
- Remove the WSS from the hub/bearing assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Plug the WSS bore to prevent debris from falling into the hub.
- Using a wire brush or equivalent, clean the WSS mounting surface on the hub to remove any rust or corrosion.
Important: Use the lubricant supplied in the WSS kit. Do not substitute another type of grease.
- Apply a thin layer of lubricant to the hub surface and the WSS O-ring prior to installation.
- Install the WSS into the hub/bearing assembly. Ensure that the WSS is seated fully against the hub.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the WSS mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the WSS mounting bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
Important: Make sure the WSS cable is properly routed, the wire is not twisted and all clips are secure. Do not allow the wire to contact surrounding vehicle components.
- Install the WSS cable mounting clip to the knuckle.
- Install the WSS cable mounting clip to the upper control arm.
- Install the WSS cable mounting clip to the frame attachment point.
- Connect the WSS cable electrical connector.
- Install the front disc brake rotor. Refer to
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Perform the diagnostic system check. Refer to
Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
.