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

Materials

Removal

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

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

   NOTE: Use the white stripe on rear wheel speed sensor harness for orientation purposes, making sure the harness is not twisted during installation.

   1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      
   2. Remove the nut.
      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
   3. Remove the nut
      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
   4. Detach the pin-type retainer.
      

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. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Detach the pin-type retainer.
      
   3. Remove the bolt and the rear wheel speed sensor.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 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.