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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important:  The new speed sensor will have a new O-ring. Dispose of the old O-ring. Lubricate the new O-ring lightly with bearing grease prior to installation. You may also lubricate the sensor just above and below the new O-ring. DO NOT lubricate the bore.

  1. Install sensor into the hub and bearing assembly (6).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the sensor mounting screw (5) to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Important:  The new sensor has new mounting clips already installed on the wire. DO NOT reuse the old clips.

  2. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
  3. Install wheel speed sensor mounting clip to the frame rail.
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor mounting clip to the control arm.
  5. Install the hub and rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- FRONT .
  6. Install brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- FRONT SINGLE PISTON or BRAKE CALIPER -- FRONT DUAL PISTON .
  7. Install tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Speed Sensor (RWD Utility)
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