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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSWHEEL SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRSPEED SENSOR, FRONT
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Speed Sensor, Front
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Speed Sensor, Front
REPLACEMENT
HINT: Replace the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness and clamp from the body and shock absorber.
c. Remove the bolt and speed sensor FR LH.
NOTICE: Do not stick any foreign matter on the sensor tip.
4. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Install the speed sensor FR LH with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
NOTICE: Do not stick and foreign matter on the sensor tip.
b. Install the sensor harness clamps with the 2 bolts "A" and "B" to the body and shock absorber.
Torque:
Bolt A: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
Bolt B: 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
c. Connect the clamp to the knuckle.
d. Connect the speed sensor connector.
5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT: Replace the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness and clamp from the body and shock absorber.
c. Remove the bolt and speed sensor FR LH.
NOTICE: Do not stick any foreign matter on the sensor tip.
4. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Install the speed sensor FR LH with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
NOTICE: Do not stick and foreign matter on the sensor tip.
b. Install the sensor harness clamps with the 2 bolts "A" and "B" to the body and shock absorber.
Torque:
Bolt A: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
Bolt B: 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
c. Connect the clamp to the knuckle.
d. Connect the speed sensor connector.
5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
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.