Wheel speed sensor with positive mounting latch

The present invention generally relates to a speed sensing assembly and, more particularly, to a sensor latch for ensuring proper positioning of a speed sensor within a speed sensing assembly. A wheel speed sensor latch for securing a wheel speed sensor to a bearing cap of a vehicle speed sensing assembly. The latch includes a main body having a collar section adapted for receiving the wheel speed sensor therethrough. The latch further includes a pair of bifurcated legs extending from the main body. The pair of bifurcated legs being engageable with a pair of latching members formed on the bearing cap such that the pair of latching members and the pair of bifurcated legs cooperate to secure the wheel speed sensor on the bearing cap.