Removal & Installation (4WD)
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- Remove wheel. Remove brake caliper, and wire aside. Remove drive axle nut. Disconnect speed sensor electrical connector. Remove speed sensor wire from clip on upper control arm. Remove bolts retaining hub and bearing. Remove splash shield bolts. Using a puller, remove hub and bearing.
- Remove splash shield and speed sensor assembly. Remove speed sensor from splash shield. Remove speed sensor wire harness from splash shield. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure drive axle nut is properly tightened.
- DO NOT move drive axle nut more than 1/6 of a turn to align cotter pin. If speed sensor is being replaced, drill out rivet in splash shield, and replace rivet with a small bolt, nut and washer. Speed sensor air gap is non-adjustable.