Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2002)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (RWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake caliper (1).
4. Remove the hub and rotor assembly (3).
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor cable electrical connector (2).
6. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness clip rivets using a 3/16 inch drill bit.
7. Remove the clips from the wheel speed sensor wire. Save the clips for the replacement sensor.
8. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolts and nut.
9. Remove the 2 splash shield mounting bolts (7).
10. Remove the wheel speed sensor and the splash shield assembly (6).
11. Remove the splash shield gasket.
12. Clean the gasket and knuckle (8) surfaces thoroughly with a dry cloth.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the splash shield gasket.
2. Install the wheel speed sensor splash shield (6).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the 2 11 mm splash shield mounting bolts.
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Tighten the splash shield mounting bolts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the wheel speed sensor mounting bolts and nut.
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Tighten the speed sensor mounting bolts to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the harness clips to the wheel speed sensor wire. Locate the clips at the paint dots on the wire.
6. Install the harness clips with 3/16 inch rivets.
7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).