Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect sensors at rear harness connectors.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove brake drum.
4. Remove clips securing sensor wires to brake lines, rear axle and, brake hose.
5. Unseat sensor wire support plate grommet.
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
6. Remove bolt attaching sensor to bracket and remove sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. If original sensor is being installed, remove any remaining pieces of cardboard spacer from sensor pickup face. Use dry shop towel only to remove
old spacer material.
2. Insert sensor wire through support plate hole. Then seat sensor grommet in support plate.
3. Apply Mopar Lock N' Seal or Loctite 242 to original sensor bolt. Use new bolt if original is worn or damaged.
4. Install sensor bolt finger tight only at this time.
Setting Air Gap On Original Rear Sensor
5. If original rear sensor was installed, adjust sensor air gap to 0.28 - 1.5 mm (0.011 - 0.059 inch). Use feeler gauge to measure air gap. Tighten
sensor bolt to 12 - 14 Nm (106 - 124 inch lbs.).
