Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: Removal
NOTE:
Before proceeding, (Refer to WARNING inDISC & DRUM
) and CAUTION
.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable connector from the vehicle wiring harness (Fig 1 ). Remove the clip attaching wheel speed sensor cable connector to the vehicle's body.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable routing clips running along the brake tube, brake hose and axle trailing arm.CAUTION: When removing a wheel speed sensor from the rear disc brake adapter, do not use pliers on the sensor head. This may damage the sensor head. If the sensor has seized, use a hammer and a punch to tap the edge of the sensor head ear, rocking the sensor side-to-side until free.
- Remove the bolt attaching the wheel speed sensor to the rear disc brake adapter or drum brake support plate (Fig 2 ), then carefully remove the sensor head from the rear disc brake adapter and vehicle.