Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Removal Note

Remove the brake hose installation bolt shown in illustration, then remove the brake hose bracket from the shock absorber.
Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor installation bolt, then remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Installation Bolt
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Remove the bolts and nuts shown in illustration, then disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber.

Fig 2: Identifying Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolts And Nuts
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While pressing the tabs (2 locations) of the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness clip (shock absorber side), remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the shock absorber.
Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness grommet from the shock absorber.
Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Clip
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Install the steering knuckle to the shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction shown as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque.
- Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.
- Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.
Fig 4: Steering Knuckle To Shock Absorber And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the brake hose bracket to the shock absorber, then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Fig 5: Tightening Brake Hose Bracket To Shock Absorber Bolt With Torque Specifications
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