Ford Explorer: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control / Removal and Installation - Front Wheel Speed Sensor

Materials

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the fender splash shield aside.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. NOTICE: Route the wheel speed sensor harness as shown or contact with the wheel may occur causing damage to the harness.

   Detach the wiring retainers.
   

1. NOTE: Make sure that the sensor housing area is clean and free of foreign material before the sensor is removed.

   Using compressed air, clean the sensor housing area.
   

1. Remove the bolt and the front wheel speed sensor.
   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTICE: Before installing a new sensor, inspect the sensor housing to make sure the sensor cavity is clean and free of foreign material or damage to the sensor may occur.

   Clean and inspect the sensor housing cavity.
   Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.