Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Installation

Temporarily install the front ABS wheel speed sensor on the housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to hit the ABS wheel speed sensor pole piece and tone wheel against adjacent metal parts during installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Which Secure Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor To Housing
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Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor on the strut and the wheel apron bracket.
Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Which Secure Sensor Harness To Body
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Check the clearance of the sensor. <Ref. to SENSOR GAP Inspection, Front Abs Wheel Speed Sensor. >
If clearance is outside of the standard value, readjust by using the spacer (Part No. 26755AA000).

ABS wheel speed sensor gap standard value: 0.3 - 0.8 mm (0.012 - 0.031 in)

Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts Which Secure Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor To Housing
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NOTE: Check the identification (mark) on the harness to make sure there is no warpage. (RH: Light blue, LH: Brown)
After confirmation of the ABS wheel speed sensor clearance, connect the connector to the ABS wheel speed sensor.
Connect the ground cable to the battery.