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Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Front Wheels

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 188809  Size: SH

    Important: The front wheel speed sensors and rings are integral with the hub and bearing assemblies.

    If a speed sensor or a ring needs replacement, you must replace the entire hub and bearing assembly. Do not try to service the harness pigtail individually because the harness pigtail is part of the sensor.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Suspension.
  3. Remove the front wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

  4. Object Number: 188804  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly (2). Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Bearing Replacement in Front Suspension for removing hub/bearing/speed sensor assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 188804  Size: SH
  1. Install the hub and bearing assembly (2) to the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Bearing Replacement in Front Suspension for installing hub/bearing/speed sensor assembly.

  2. Object Number: 188809  Size: SH
  3. Install the front wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
  4. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Suspension.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine off.
  7. Perform the Diagnostic System Check. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - ABS .

Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Rear Wheels

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 305363  Size: SH

    Important: The rear wheel speed sensors and rings are integral with the hub and bearing assemblies.

    If a speed sensor or a ring needs replacement, replace the entire hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Suspension.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1), located next to the rear strut.

  4. Object Number: 230412  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly (1). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 230412  Size: SH
  1. Install the hub and bearing assembly (1) to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.

  2. Object Number: 305363  Size: SH
  3. Install the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
  4. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, engine off.
  7. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - ABS .