FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 2WD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Disconnect the front speed sensor connector to the front speed sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Speed Sensor Connector To Front Speed Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Install the 3 hub nuts to the hub bolt. Placing an aluminum plate below the hub and bearing assembly, hold them in a vise.
  NOTE: Replace the hub and bearing assembly if it is dropped or receives a strong shock.
2. Using SST, remove the front speed sensor from the front axle hub.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Front Speed Sensor From Front Axle Hub
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  SST 09520-24010, 09950-00020, 09950-00030
  NOTE:
  - Keep the sensor away from magnets.
  - Pull the front speed sensor off straight, taking care not to make contact with the speed sensor rotor.
  - If the speed sensor rotor is damaged or deformed, replace the hub and bearing assembly.
  - Do not scratch the area where the speed sensor contacts the hub and bearing assembly.
  - Do not attach foreign matter to the speed sensor rotor.