Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Lexus IS 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Speed Sensor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT.
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
- If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace it together with the front axle hub sub-assembly with front speed sensor.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
- DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR WIRE
- Disconnect the front speed sensor wire from the front speed sensor.
- SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DISC (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- Install 3 hub nuts to the hub bolts. Hold the front axle hub sub-assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.NOTE: Replace the hub and bearing assembly if it is dropped or receives a strong shock.
- Using SST, remove the front speed sensor from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
SST 09520-24010, 09950-00020, 09950-00030
NOTE:- Keep the sensor away from magnets.
- Pull the front speed sensor off straight, taking care not to make contact with the speed sensor rotor.
- If the speed sensor rotor is damaged or deformed, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- Do not scratch the area where the speed sensor contacts the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- Do not allow foreign matter to attach to the speed sensor rotor.
- Install 3 hub nuts to the hub bolts. Hold the front axle hub sub-assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
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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.
