2008 Toyota Prius BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Skid Control Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Wipe off sealant attached to the sensor's fitting surface with white gasoline.
      NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor rotor.
    2. Install a new sensor to the rear axle hub and bearing. The sensor connector should be placed in the lowest position.

      HINT:

      The narrow side of the rear axle hub and bearing should be placed below.

      Fig 1: Installing Skid Control Sensor
      G05189383Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, press the speed sensor so that it becomes flush with the rear axle hub and bearing.

      SST 09214-76011 

      NOTE:
      • Do not use a hammer on the sensor.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter such as iron chips on the sensor's detecting portion.
      • Slowly press the sensor in straight.
        Fig 2: Pressing Speed Sensor
        G05189384Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  3. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
  4. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

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

  6. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect the rear wheel alignment (See INSPECTION ) .
  7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check the speed sensor signal (see TEST MODE PROCEDURE  ).
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