Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle (disc brakes - four-wheel drive) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle.
2. Open cover (2) for connector (1).
3. Disconnect speed sensor wiring connector (1) from speed sensor.
4. Remove bolt (1) from suspension link.
5. Pull ABS speed sensor out of suspension link.
6. Before inserting speed sensor, clean inner surface of hole and coat speed sensor all-round with solid lubricant paste G 000 650.
7. Insert speed sensor into hole in wheel hub and tighten bolt (1) to 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
8. Connect speed sensor to speed sensor wiring and close connector(1) cover (2).

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