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Removal And Installation

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CAUTION: Make sure to correctly route and secure the wheel speed sensor harness in the rear subframe assembly or damage to the harness may occur.

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

    4. LH 

  4. Release the wheel speed sensor harness spring clip and the 2 pin-type retainers from the rear control arm.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Speed Sensor Harness Spring Clip & Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0017412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Release the wheel speed sensor harness pin-type retainer and remove the wheel speed sensor.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    GF0017413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    RH 

  6. Release the wheel speed sensor harness spring clip and the 2 pin-type retainers from the rear control arm.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Spring Clip & Retainers
    GF0017414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the 3 pin-type retainers and remove the wheel speed sensor.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers & Wheel Speed Sensor
    GF0017415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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