Rear ABS Sensor: Installation

Install the rear tone wheel on hub, then rear housing on hub. Refer to ASSEMBLY , Rear Axle.
Temporarily install the rear ABS sensor on back plate.
CAUTION: Be careful not to strike the ABS sensor's pole piece against tone wheel and adjacent metal parts during installation.

Fig 1: Installing Rear ABS Sensor
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Install the rear drive shaft to rear housing and rear differential spindle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Axle.
Install the rear sensor harness on rear trailing link.
1. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb)
Fig 2: Installing Rear Sensor Harness On Rear Trailing Link
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Check the ABS sensor gap. Refer to SENSOR GAP , INSPECTION, Rear ABS Sensor. After standard clearance is obtained, tighten the ABS sensor on back plate to specified torque.
If the clearance is outside specification, readjust using spacer (Part No. 26755AA000).
1. ABS sensor standard clearance: 0.7 - 1.2 mm (0.028 - 0.047 in)
2. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb)
NOTE: Check the marks on the harness and make sure that no kink exists. (RH: white, LH: yellow)
After confirmation of the ABS sensor clearance, connect the connector to ABS sensor.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.