34 52 525 Replacing one front pulse generator

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove wheel. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Release screw (1) and remove wheel speed sensor from housing.

Installation:

Tightening torque, (8 N.m.).

Detach cable from retaining clip on McPherson strut (2).

Detach cable from retaining clip on chassis subframe (3).

Fig 1: View Of Cable In Retaining Clip

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Release cable from retaining clip (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2).

Installation:

Make sure that the plug connection is correctly engaged and the rubber grommet correctly sealed.

Fig 2: Releasing Cable From Retaining Clip

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Installation:

Clean bore hole for pulse generator and grease with Staburags NBU 12/K lubricating grease.

Fig 3: Identifying Bore Hole Of Pulse Generator

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