Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Removal

Raise vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
Remove bolt securing the speed sensor cable routing bracket (Fig 1 ) to the strut assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Speed Sensor Cable Routing Bracket
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Remove retainer holding the speed sensor sealing grommet from the inner fender. Pull the grommet out, then unplug the speed sensor cable from the vehicle wiring harness

CAUTION: If speed sensor head locating pin has seized to the steering knuckle, Do not attempt to remove speed sensor head by grasping with pliers and turning. This will damage the speed sensor head. Use only the following procedure.

Fig 2: Removing Front Speed Sensor Head

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Remove bolt attaching speed sensor to steering knuckle. Carefully remove speed sensor head from steering knuckle. If sensor is seized in place by corrosion, tap the edge of the sensor ear with a hammer and brass punch (Fig 2 ), working it side to side.