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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 208 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONWHEEL SPEED SENSOR (FRONT)INSTALLATION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Wheel Speed Sensor (Front): Installation
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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- Clean the contacting surface of the axle hub and a new speed sensor. Do not stick any foreign objects to the sensor rotor.
- Place the speed sensor on the axle hub so that the connector will be correctly positioned. See Fig 1.
- Using special tool (09214-76011) and a press, install a new speed sensor to the axle hub. Do not tap the speed sensor with a hammer. Check that there are no foreign objects on the speed sensor detection portion. Press in the speed sensor straight and slowly. See Fig 2.
- Connect the flexible hose and speed sensor harness clamp to the shock absorber and tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect speed sensor connector.
- Install front fender liner and front wheel and tighten lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Check speed sensor signal. See ABS SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK under COMPONENT TESTS.
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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.