Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is located on the side of the throttle body
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct at throttle body
2. Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
Fig. 67 TPS Mounting Bolts
3. Remove two TPS mounting bolts (Fig. 67).
4. Remove TPS from throttle body
INSTALLATION
Fig. 68 TPS Installation
The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides into a socket in the TPS (Fig. 68). The TPS must be installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees. If
the sensor will not rotate, install the sensor with the throttle shaft on the other side of the socket tangs. The TPS will be under slight tension when
rotated.
1. Install the TPS and two retaining bolts.
2. Tighten bolts to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Manually operate the throttle control lever by hand to check for any binding of the TPS.
4. Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
5. Install air duct at throttle body