SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1997)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Front
WARNING: Make sure vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned on hoist. To help avoid personal injury, provide additional
support to the end of the vehicle opposite the end from which components will be removed.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
CAUTION: The outer drive axle joint has a speed sensor ring. Be careful not to damage this ring when performing service operations near
knuckle and drive axle. Never pry against the speed sensor ring. Even minor scratching of speed sensor ring may result in a loss of ABS operation.
3. Remove wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle TORX(r) head bolt.
4. Remove wheel speed sensor.
CAUTION:
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The front wheel speed sensor has a locating pin which may become stuck in the knuckle due to corrosion. The pin may separate from the
sensor during sensor removal and remain in the knuckle. If this happens, and the pin cannot be pulled out, it must be drilled out using an 8 mm
drill bit.
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Be careful not to enlarge the locating hole in knuckle when drilling out the pin. Incorrect sensor location could occur and result in a loss of
ABS operation.
INSTALLATION
1. Position wheel speed sensor into steering knuckle.
NOTE:
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Check to be sure that the sensor is fully seated against the knuckle. It may be necessary to clean corrosion or another obstruction from the
locating pin hole.
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Use coarse sandpaper wrapped around a dowel to clean locating pin hole in knuckle.
2. Install wheel speed sensor fastener.
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Torque to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
3. Connect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
4. Lower vehicle from hoist.
