Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Cap

Remove the sensor cap by hammering on a gap between sensor cap and hub bearing assembly using a scraper (A).

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NOTE:

In order to widen the gap little by little, hammering around the bearing cap 10-20 times.

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When removing the sensor cap, remove it in a straight direction not to damage the tone wheel or encoder.

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Check for distortion of damage of the tone wheel or encoder (A).

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NOTE:
- Check if damaged the tone wheel or encoder after removing the sensor cap and replace the hub bearing if it was deformed.
- If the tone wheel is deformed, it may trigger the MIL ON or other problems.
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Position the sensor cap to the same direction of sensor cap connector (A) as you checked before removing.

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NOTE: Before installing the sensor cap, do not let any foreign material and contaminant into the hub bearing assembly.

Install the sensor cap (A) with the special service tool (09527-AL400).

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NOTE:

Be careful not to tilt to one side when installing the sensor cap as it may damage the tone wheel or encoder.

When sensor cap installation, hammering it until the gap disappeared between the sensor cap and hub bearing assembly.

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