Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Front
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.
Fig. 8
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 (R) 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 to 1.3 mm (0.0157 to 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.