2008 Lexus GX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Speed Sensor: Removal

HINT:

Replacement of RH side is same as that of LH side.

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELΒ 
  2. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LHΒ 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Locating Speed Sensor Connector
      G04965566Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a hexagon wrench (5 mm), remove the bolt and front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Do not stick and foreign matter on the sensor tip.
      • Do not let the foreign matter into the sensor installation hole.
        Fig 2: Locating Bolt And Front Speed Sensor
        G04965567Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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