Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Front
FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Removal
1. Raise vehicle and turn wheel outward to access the sensor.
2. Disconnect sensor wire connector at harness plug.
3. Remove sensor wire from mounting retainers.
4. Clean sensor and surrounding area with shop towel before removal.
Front Wheel Speed Sensor
5. Remove bolt attaching sensor to steering knuckle and remove sensor.
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 on 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 - 6 Nm (34 - 50 in. lbs.).
5. If original sensor has been installed, check sensor air gap. Air gap should be 0.40 - 1.3 mm (0.0157 - 0.051 in.). If gap is incorrect, sensor is either
loose or damaged.
6. Route sensor wire and install into mounting retainers.
7. Connect sensor wire to harness.