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Front Wheel Speed Sensor

Fig 1: Front Wheel Speed Sensor And Harness Retainer With Torque Specifications
G06704491Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
    NOTE: The electrical connector is located in the engine compartment.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Remove the grommet from the body.
    • When removing the body grommet, rotate the grommet into a position which allows the use of a small screwdriver to release the tabs on the underside of the body grommet. These 2 tabs are located at right angles to the sensor wire.
    CAUTION: Care must be taken during the removal of the grommet to prevent damage. If the grommet is damaged, a new sensor may need to be installed, even though the sensor is functional in all other aspects.
    Fig 2: Locating Grommet
    G05460064Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front wheel speed sensor harness from the retainer.
  5. Remove the front wheel speed sensor harness-to-body bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 80 in.lbf}.
  6. Remove the front wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 15 N.m {1.5 kgf.m, 133 in.lbf}.
  7. Remove the front wheel speed sensor bolt from the wheel knuckle.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 80 in.lbf}.
    NOTE: Clean off any foreign material that may have collected around the sensor before removal.
  8. Remove the front wheel speed sensor.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    NOTE: Thoroughly clean the mounting surface.