Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Speed Sensor: Installation
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
- If the sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace it together with the front drive shaft assembly.
- INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- Install the front speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
- Install the clamp to the shock absorber.
- Temporarily install the No. 1 sensor clamp to the shock absorber.
- Install the brake flexible hose with the bolt.
Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:- Do not twist the wire harness for the front speed sensor when installing it.
- Tighten the brake flexible hose and front speed sensor together with the bolt. Make sure that the front speed sensor is positioned over the flexible hose.
- Install the No. 2 sensor clamp to the body with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
- Connect the speed sensor wire harness clamp.
- Connect the speed sensor connector.
- Install the front speed sensor with the bolt.
- INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:
- w/o VSC (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )
- w/ VSC (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )
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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.
