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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 166 (ANTI-LOCK)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONWHEEL SPEED SENSOR (REAR)REMOVAL
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Wheel Speed Sensor (Rear): Removal
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove rear wheel.
- Disconnect the connector from the wheel speed sensor. See Fig 1.
- Remove brake caliper assembly and disc. See DISC article.
- Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
- Mount the rear axle hub in a soft jaw vise. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the 2 pins and remove the 2 attachments from special tool (09520-00031). Using special tool (09520-00031), (09520-00040), (09521-00020) and (09950-00020) and 2 bolts (diameter: (12 mm), pitch: (1.5 mm), remove the speed sensor from the rear axle hub. See Fig 2.
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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.