Brake System

Front Wheel Speed Sensor

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Front wheel speed sensor 2. Front wheel speed sensor connector

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  3. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

  4. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor brackets (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque:

    Bolt (B): 7.8–11.8 N·m

    Bolt (C): 8.8–13.7 N·m

  5. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "Front Wheel Guard")

  6. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the front wheel speed sensor.

  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Measure the output voltage between the wheel speed sensor terminal and body ground.

  2. Compare the change in the wheel speed sensor output voltage with the normal output voltage change, as shown below.

    V_low: 0.59–0.84 V V_high: 1.18–1.68 V Frequency range: 1–2,500 Hz

Test yourself

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