Speed Sensor On Rear Axle, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Remove the brake caliper and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.

-- Separate speed sensor and speed sensor wiring connector -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Speed Sensor

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the wheel bearing housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Speed Sensor Bolt

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-- Remove the ABS speed sensor -1- from the wheel bearing housing.