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Page 3 of 20
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4 - 
Clamping sleeve 
Always replaceIdentical part on left and rightGrease all around with assembly paste 
before inserting into wheel bearing housingPress into wheel bearing housing until fully 
seated 
5 - 
Boot seal 
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ABS wheel speed sensor on front axle, 
removing and installing  
     
Removing 
     
- Loosen wheel bolts.
     
- Raise vehicle.
     
- Remove wheel.
    
Installing  -  Detach boot -1- from wheel housing.
-  Separate harness connector -2- from ABS wheel speed sensor 
harness. 
-  Pull harness out of brackets (arrows).
-  Remove ABS wheel speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.
-  Before inserting ABS wheel speed sensor, install boot seal and grease 
sensor all around with assembly paste. 
-  Press speed sensor in by hand until fully seated.
-  Connect ABS wheel speed sensor cable harness connector and press 
boot into wheel housing. 
-  After routing ABS wheel speed sensor cable (arrows), install wheel and 
tighten wheel bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft lb). 
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1 - 
Drive axle with ABS wheel speed sensor 
rotor 
Examine rotor for signs of dirt and damage 
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If the rotor is damaged, replace outer CV 
joint along with rotor   Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 42
 
Outer CV joint is supplied as replacement 
part with rotor 
2 - 
ABS wheel speed sensor Identical part on left and rightClean inside surface of hole before 
inserting sensor Replacing  page 45
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3 - 
Boot seal 
4 - 
Clamping sleeve 
Always replaceIdentical part on left and rightGrease all around with assembly paste 
before inserting into wheel bearing housingPress into wheel bearing housing until fully 
seated 
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Installing 
ABS wheel speed sensor rotor on AWD rear axle, examining  
Note: 
 Repair Manual, "Suspension, Wheels, Steering", Repair Group 42
    -  Release ABS wheel speed sensor harness from holder (arrow).
-  Pull ABS wheel speed sensor out of wheel bearing housing.
- Replace clamping sleeve   page 45
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 item - 4 -.
-  Before inserting wheel speed sensor, install boot seal and grease 
sensor all around with assembly paste. Then, press in wheel speed 
sensor by hand until fully seated. 
-  Re-route sensor harness in reverse order of removal.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
-  Pull ABS wheel speed sensor out of wheel bearing housing.
-  Examine rotor for signs of dirt and damage.
If the rotor is dirty or damaged, remove the drive axle. If the rotor is 
damaged, replace the outer CV joint together with the rotor. The outer CV joint is supplied as a replacement part with the rotor.
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