Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Front
FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Removal
1. Raise vehicle and turn wheel outward for easier access to sensor.
2. Remove sensor wire from mounting brackets.
3. Clean sensor and surrounding area with shop towel before removal.
Front Wheel Speed Sensor
4. Remove bolt attaching sensor to steering knuckle and remove sensor.
5. Remove sensor wire from brackets on body and steering knuckle.
6. Unseat sensor wire grommet in wheel house panel.
7. In engine compartment, disconnect sensor wire connector at harness plug. Then remove sensor and wire.
INSTALLATION
1. If original sensor will be installed, wipe all traces of old spacer material off sensor pickup face. Use a dry shop towel for this purpose.
2. Apply Mopar Lock N' Seal or Loctite 242 to bolt that secures sensor in steering knuckle. Use new sensor bolt if original bolt is worn or damaged.
3. Position sensor on steering knuckle. Seat sensor locating tab in hole in knuckle and install sensor attaching bolt finger tight.
4. Tighten sensor attaching bolt to 4.7 Nm (42 in. lbs.).
5. If original sensor has been installed, check sensor air gap. Air gap should be 0.36 to 1.5 mm (0.014 to 0.059 in.). If gap is incorrect, sensor is
