Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
Components and Component Location
Components
Drum Type

Disc Type

Repair Procedures
Removal
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor.

Loosen the nut (A) and bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 8,8–13.7 N·m
(B) 7,8–11.8 N·m
Drum Type

Disc Type

Remove the rear seat.
(See Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
Remove the door scuff trim.
(See Body - "Door Scuff Plate Trim")
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector.
Inspection
Measure the output voltage between the wheel speed sensor terminal and body ground.

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
Replacement
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Cap
Remove the rear wheel hub bearing assembly.
(Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Rear Axle Assembly")
Secure the rear wheel hub bearing assembly (A) in a vise.

Check the direction of the sensor cover (A).

Remove the sensor cover by tapping the gap between the sensor cover and the hub bearing assembly with a scraper (A).

Check the tone wheel or encoder (A) for distortion or damage.

Position the sensor cover in the same direction as the sensor cover connector (A) was positioned before removal.

Install the sensor cover (A) using the special service tool (09527-1S010).

Install the rear wheel hub bearing assembly.
(Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Rear Axle Assembly")
Test yourself
A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.