Removal Procedure

Refer to BRAKE DUST WARNING .

NOTE: If replacing the wheel speed sensor due to a DTC, inspect the back of the wheel bearing on the encoder surface for metallic chips or metal shavings. If you find traces of metal, clean the encoder surface to ensure that such traces do not affect the wheel speed sensor and set a DTC. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NOTE: Clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area on the suspension knuckle of any accumulated dirt and debris.

Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) and release the connector from the steering knuckle.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor And Electrical Connector
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (2) by pulling the sensor straight out of the steering knuckle.