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Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Front

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Release the clamp (A), then disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (B).





3. Remove the bolts and the wheel speed sensor (C).
4. Install the wheel speed sensor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

^ Install the sensor carefully to avoid twisting the wires.
^ If the wheel speed sensor comes in contact with the wheel bearing, it is faulty.

5. Start the engine, and make sure the ABS and the VSA indicators go off.
6. Test-drive the vehicle, and make sure the ABS and the VSA indicators do not come on.

Rear

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Release the clamp (A), then disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (B).





3. Remove the clamps, the bolt, and the wheel speed sensor (C).
4. Install the wheel speed sensor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

^ Install the sensor carefully to avoid twisting the wires.
^ If the wheel speed sensor comes in contact with the hub bearing unit, it is faulty.

5. Start the engine, and make sure the ABS and the VSA indicators go off.
6. Test-drive the vehicle, and make sure the ABS and the VSA indicators do not come on.