REAR SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

  • If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  • The rear speed sensor is a component of the rear axle hub and bearing assembly. If the rear speed sensor malfunctions, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL


    1. Wait at least 2 minutes after turning the power switch off.

      Note

      When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

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      Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

    4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.

    5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.

    6. Release the parking brake.

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear disc brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

  6. REMOVE REAR DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the rear axle hub.

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      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the disc cannot be removed easily, use a screwdriver to turn the shoe adjuster as shown in the illustration in order to contract the parking brake shoes.

  7. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


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      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the rear axle hub and bearing assembly Click here.

      Tech Tips


      • The rear speed sensor is a component of the rear axle hub and bearing assembly. If the rear speed sensor malfunctions, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      • If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.