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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1987THUNDERBIRD BASE, 3.8 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESANTI-LOCK BRAKESREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONREAR WHEEL SENSORREMOVAL
1987 Ford Thunderbird Base, 3.8 3
Rear Wheel Sensor: Removal
1987 Ford Thunderbird Base, 3.8 3SECTION Removal
- From inside luggage compartment, disconnect wheel sensor electrical connector located behind forward luggage compartment trim panel. Lift luggage compartment carpet and push sensor wire grommet through hole in floor.
- Raise vehicle and remove appropriate wheel and tire assembly. Carefully remove wheel sensor wiring from axle shaft housing. Wiring harness has 3 different types of retainers.
- The first is the inboard retainer clip. It is located on top of differential housing. Bend the clip out of the way enough to remove wiring harness.
- The second retainer is a "C" clip located in center of axle shaft housing. Pull rearward on clip to disengage clip from axle housing.CAUTION: Do not bend clip open beyond amount necessary to remove clip from axle housing.
- The third clip is located at the connection between rear wheel brake tube and flexible hose. Remove hold-down bolt and open clip to remove wiring harness. Remove rear wheel caliper and rotor assembly.
- Remove wheel sensor 10 mm hex head retaining bolt. Slip grommet out of rear brake splash shield and pull sensor wire outward through hole. Inspect sensor bracket for possible damage. If damaged, remove two 6 mm self-tapping screws attaching bracket to axle adapter and remove bracket.
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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.