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Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Removal

-- Remove front brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR .

-- Remove brake shield from knuckle.

-- Disconnect vehicle wiring harness (1) from wheel speed sensor connector.

-- Unclip the wheel speed sensor connector from bracket (2) on frame rail.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Connector And Bracket
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-- Remove wheel speed sensor grommet (2) from flex hose bracket (1) on frame rail.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Grommet And Flex Hose Bracket
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-- Remove bolt (1) fastening wheel speed sensor routing bracket (3) to mounting flange (2) on strut.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Routing Bracket Bolt
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-- Remove bolt (3) fastening wheel speed sensor routing bracket (2) to knuckle.

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Routing Bracket And Bolt
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CAUTION:

Prior to removal, clean area around sensor head to help prevent contaminants from entering bearing when sensor head is removed.

-- Remove bolt (1) fastening speed sensor (2) head to hub and bearing (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Speed Sensor And Bolt
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-- Remove wheel speed sensor from hub and bearing.