Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure, refer to WARNING .

Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable connector from the vehicle wiring harness. See Fig 1. Remove the clip attaching wheel speed sensor cable connector to the vehicle's body.

Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor Connector

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1 - FUEL TANK

2 - TENSION STRUT

3 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

4 - LOCKING TAB

5 - CLIP

Remove the wheel speed sensor cable routing bracket from under rear brake flex hose mounting bracket. Then remove the speed sensor cable from the routing clips on the rear brake flex hose and chassis brake tube.
Remove the bolt attaching the wheel speed sensor cable routing bracket to rear strut.
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, then carefully remove the sensor head from the rear disc brake adapter and vehicle. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor

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1 - RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

2 - TENSION STRUT