These sensors are prone to have rust lift the sensor up in its bore causing a below signal at low speeds. If you have access to a scanner with abs data, you can view the wheel speed of each wheel as you slow down and see which one is out of sync. If you do not have access to this equipment you can still check the sensors. You will need a volt meter that has ac millivolts. To do this folow the following procedures.
1.Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect both the front
wheel speed sensor connectors at the frame and harness.
3.
Place a Digital Volt Meter (DVM) across the terminals of each
wheel speed sensor connector.
4.
Rotate the wheel clockwise approximately one revolution per second. The minimum reading should be at least 350 ACmV's. If the reading is less than 350 ACmV's, remove the
wheel speed sensor. Refer to the applicable Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement procedure in the ABS sub-section of the Service Manual.
5.
Plug the
wheel speed sensor bore in order to prevent debris from falling into the hub during service.
6.
Clean the
wheel speed sensor mounting surface using a wire brush, sand paper, emery cloth, scotch brite, or other suitable material. Be sure to thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor surface. There should be no rust or corrosion.
7.
Check the sensor head to determine if it has been warped/distorted due to the corrosion build up or other causes. Check the mounting surface on the sensor head for flatness by placing it on the edge of a metal machinists scale or other suitable straight edge to measure the flatness. Check the sensor for flatness in multiple (minimum 3) positions/directions. If the sensor head is distorted, replace the sensor.
8.
Apply (spray) two thin coats of the specified rust penetrating lubricant (corrosion inhibitor) to the complete sensor mounting surface on the bearing hub. Allow to dry for 3-5 minutes between coats. Use ONLY Rust Penetrating Lubricant, P/N 89022217 (in Canada, P/N 89022218).
9.
When the corrosion inhibitor is dry to the touch (about 10 minutes), apply a thin layer of bearing grease to the hub surface and sensor O-ring prior to sensor installation. Use ONLY Wheel Bearing Lubricant, P/N 01051344 (in Canada, P/N 993037).
10.
Install either the original sensor or a new one in the hub. Ensure that the sensor is seated flush against the hub. Refer to the applicable
Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement procedure in the ABS sub-section of the Service Manual.
11.
Place the DVM across the sensor terminals and recheck the voltage while rotating the wheel. The voltage should now read at least 350 ACmV's.