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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1143 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (JH6, JH7)
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (JH6, JH7)

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (JH6, JH7)
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Fig 1: View Of Front Wheel Speed Sensor & Components
GM1862948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6, JH7) or Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7) .
1 Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector Clip

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Release the wheel speed sensor electrical connector clip from the frame.
2 Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clip
Procedure: 
Release the wheel speed sensor harness clip from the frame.
3 Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clip
Procedure: 
Release the wheel speed sensor harness clip from the upper control arm.
4 Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clip
Procedure: 
Release the wheel speed sensor harness clip from the brake hose bracket.
5 Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  17 N.m (13 lb ft)
6 Wheel Speed Sensor
Procedure: 
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.