Thunderbird V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1994)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Toothed Ring
Rear
NOTE: Rear brake anti-lock sensor indicator toothed wheels must not be reused. Discard rear brake anti-lock sensor indicator toothed wheels after
removal and replace with a new part.
1. Remove halfshaft.
2. Position two-jaw puller tool No. D80L-1002-L, or equivalent, on inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing, with puller jaws under sensor
indicator toothed wheel.
3. Turn wrench clockwise until sensor indicator toothed wheel is removed.
4. Position bearing cone replacer tool No. T89P-20202-A, or equivalent, on press bed with pilot up, then place sensor indicator toothed wheel on
installation tool.
5. Insert CV joint stub shaft through toothed wheel and allow it to rest on toothed wheel.
6. Allow press ram to bottom out in inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing and press until ring contacts CV joint step.
7. Install the halfshaft.
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Note rotor to hub position indicated by paint marks on one of the studs and rotor. Reassemble with paint marks aligned to ensure lowest mounted
total indicated runout of rotor.
3. Remove disc brake caliper, rear disc brake rotor, and wheel hub assemblies.
4. Using suitable three-jaw puller, remove front brake anti-lock sensor indicator toothed wheel from wheel hub.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure sensor indicator toothed wheel is pressed on straight.
b. Ensure paint mark on rotor aligns with paint mark on wheel stud to ensure lowest mounted total indicated runout of disc brake rotor.
