RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
Front
REMOVAL
1. Remove bolt attaching sensor to the inside of the steering knuckle.
2. In engine compartment, disconnect sensor wire connector at harness plug.
3. Remove sensor and wire assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor on steering knuckle. Seat sensor locating tab in hole in knuckle and install sensor attaching bolt and tighten to 14 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
2. Route sensor wire from steering knuckle to harness connector.
3. Check sensor wire routing. Be sure wire is clear of all chassis components and is not twisted or kinked at any spot.
4. Connect sensor wire to harness in engine compartment.
Rear
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Clean sensor, cover and sensor mounting area of axle housing.
3. Disconnect harness wires from sensor.
4. Remove screw that secures brake cable, brake line, sensor cover and sensor in axle housing.
5. Remove sensor and cover.
6. Cover sensor opening in axle housing to prevent dirt entry.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert sensor in axle housing opening.
2. Position cover over sensor and install cover and sensor attaching screw and tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect harness wires to sensor and lower vehicle.
4. Lower vehicle.
