How To Replace Rear Abs Wheel Speed Sensor. You may also need to remove a few bolts that attach the wiring to the cars frame or suspension to pull the sensor. It is located on the tires near the brake rotors for the front tires and in the rear end housing for the rear tires.
How to Test an ABS Wheel Speed Sensor All anti-lock equipped vehicles are designed with a wheel speed sensors WSS one at each wheel. Your rear ABS wheel speed sensor is located on the front side of the spindle beam for the front of the vehicle at the back of the backing plate and the brake drum. Grab the sensor with a pair of pliers and try to twist it a little to work it out of the spindle.
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Got the ABS light on the dash. You may also need to remove a few bolts that attach the wiring to the cars frame or suspension to pull the sensor. The job of the wheel speed sensor is to constantly monitor and report the rotational speed of each tire to the ABS control module. To see more specific information about your particular vehicle check out our repair manual information guide.
