RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (2000)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Four Wheel Antilock Brake System
Front Wheel Speed Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle and support vehicle.
2. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor wire from under the hood. Remove sensor wire from the frame, brake hose and steering knuckle.
3. Remove sensor bolt from the backside of the steering knuckle and remove the sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor in knuckle.
2. Install and tighten sensor bolt to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.). Use original or replacement sensor bolt only. The bolt is special and must not be substituted.
3. Install sensor wire to the steering knuckle, brake hose and frame. Connect the wheel speed sensor wire under the hood.
4. Check sensor wire routing. Be sure wire is clear of all chassis components and is not twisted or kinked at any spot.
5. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
6. Verify sensor operation with scan tool.
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove brake line mounting nut and remove the brake line from the sensor stud.
