REAR SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

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

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


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE


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      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the rear speed sensor wire from the rear speed sensor.

      Note

      Do not damage the rear speed sensor.

  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts and separate rear disc brake caliper assembly from the backing plate.

      Note


      • Do not disconnect the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

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

  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug from the rear disc.

  6. REMOVE REAR DISC


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      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and rear axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      The above step is not necessary when the rear disc will be replaced.

    2. Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the rear disc cannot be removed easily, insert a screwdriver through the service hole to loosen the parking brake shoes by turning the adjusting screw.

  7. 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 sensor malfunctions, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.