Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Use care not to get dirt in the rear axle housing (4010).

Clean and inspect the rear anti-lock brake sensor.
1. Clean the axle mounting surface.
2. Inspect and clean the magnetized rear anti-lock brake sensor pole piece.
3. Inspect the rear anti-lock brake control O-ring (2M060) for damage. Replace if necessary.
4. Lightly lubricate the rear anti-lock brake control O-ring with SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant FITZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Anti-Lock Brake Control Module
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear anti-lock brake sensor.
NOTE: Do not apply force to the plastic rear anti-lock brake sensor connector.
1. Position the rear anti-lock brake sensor and install the rear anti-lock brake sensor bolt.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .