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Removal and Installation

CAUTION: The front wheel speed sensor acts as a wheel bearing seal. Do not operate the vehicle without the front wheel speed sensor installed.
  1. Disconnect the front anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01336920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, see JACKING & HOISTING .
  4. Disconnect the routing clips.
    Fig 2: Locating Routing Clips
    G01336921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Clean the area around the front wheel speed sensor of all dirt and foreign material before removal.
  6. CAUTION: Be sure to remove all dirt and foreign material from the area before installation.
    Fig 3: Removing Sensor From Housing
    G01336922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the front anti-lock brake sensor.
    • Push the tabs inward, using a flat-blade screwdriver.
    • Pry the sensor out of its housing.
  8. NOTE: If the front wheel speed sensor wire clips are damaged, repair kit 2C577 is available.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.