Skid Control Sensor: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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HINT

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the skid control sensor.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Skid Control Sensor
      G03552196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE  COMPONENTS  ) 
  4. REMOVE REAR DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.
      Fig 2: Putting Matchmarks On Rear Disc & Axle Hub
      G03552197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.

      HINT:

      If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until the wheel turns freely.

      Fig 3: Removing Rear Disc
      G03552198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub & bearing assy.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Axle Hub Bolts & Bearing Assy (LH)
    G03552199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Mount the rear axle hub in a soft jaw vise.
      NOTE: Replace the axle hub & bearing assy if it is dropped or receives a strong shock. 
    2. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the 2 pins and remove the 2 attachments (09521-00010) from SST. SST 09520-00031
    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 damage is inflicted to the sensor rotor, replace the axle hub assembly. 
      • Do not scratch the contact surface of axle hub and speed sensor. 
        Fig 5: Removing Skid Control Sensor From Rear Axle Hub
        G03552200Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Clean the contact surface of the axle hub and a new skid control sensor.
      NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor rotor. 
    2. Place the skid control sensor on the axle hub so that the connector is positioned as shown inFig 6 .
      Fig 6: Placing Skid Control Sensor On Axle Hub
      G03552201Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, install the skid control sensor to the axle hub.

      SST 09830-36010, 09950-60010 (09951-00650), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      NOTE:
      • Do not tap the skid control sensor with a hammer directly. 
      • Check that there should be no foreign matter on the skid control sensor detection portion. 
      • Press in the skid control sensor straight and slowly. 
        Fig 7: Installing Skid Control Sensor Axle Hub
        G03552202Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH 
    1. Install the rear axle hub & bearing assy with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:  80 N.m (816 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf)

      Fig 8: Installing Rear Axle Hub Bearing Bolts
      G03552203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL REAR DISC 
    1. Aligning the matchmarks, install the rear disc.

      HINT:

      When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has the minimum runout.

      Fig 9: Aligning Matchmarks
      G03552204Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE  COMPONENTS  ) 
  11. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
    1. Connect the connector to the skid control sensor.
  12. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque:  103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)

  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (SEE  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  14. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (SEE  OPERATION CHECK  or  OPERATION CHECK 
RENDER: 1.0x

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