2003 Toyota Corolla LE, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Skid Control Sensor: Replacement

HINT:

Replace the RH side by the same procedure as the LH side.

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSY (See  REAR BRAKE DRUM  ). 
  3. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector from the skid control sensor.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Skid Control Sensor Wire Connector From Skid Control Sensor
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  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH (See WHEEL HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY  ). 
  5. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Mount the rear axle hub in a soft jaw vise.
      NOTE: Replace the axle hub assembly if it is dropped or a strong shock is given to it.
    2. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the 2 pins and remove the 2 attachments from SST.
    3. Using SST and 2 bolts (Diameter: 12 mm, pitch: 1.5 mm), remove the skid control sensor from the rear axle hub.

      SST 09520-00031 (09520-00040), 09521-00020, 09950-00020

    NOTE:
    • If a damage is inflicted to the sensor rotor, replace the axle hub assembly.
    • Do not scratch the contacting surface of axle hub and speed sensor.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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