9000 L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC (1991)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Front
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Disconnect sensor lead connector for each wheel, lead connectors are located in the engine compartment.
3.
Remove cover over space behind false bulkhead panel at rear lefthand side of engine compartment.
4.
Lift rubber molding on false bulkhead panel and remove plastic clip on the panel.
5.
Remove cover from fresh air filter at false bulkhead panel on the rear righthand side of engine compartment.
6.
Undo pipe clips for A/C flow and return pipes, then raise A/C pipes and pull sensor lead through.
7.
Loosen bolt securing false bulkhead panel and raise panel enough to allow sensor lead to be pulled under the panel.
8.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel assembly.
9.
Remove wheelwell liner rear section, then cut through tie holding sensor lead to top bracket.
10.
Pull sensor lead through rubber grommet on wheelwell.
11.
Remove sensor retaining bolt and sensor.
12.
On 1990-92 models, reverse procedure to install.
13.
On 1989 models, reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Secure sensor in a vice, positioning adjusting sleeve in jaws of the vice.
b. Remove setscrew and transfer adjusting sleeve to new sensor. Ensure adjusting sleeve slides freely on new sensor.
c. Remove any fiber or dirt from sensor housing and sensor wheel.
d. Glue a new fiber spacer to end of sensor prior to installation.
Rear
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Tilt rear seat forward and remove cover.
3.
Disconnect sensor lead connector.
4.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear wheel.
5.
Undo clip and pull sensor lead through rubber grommet on floor.
6.
Remove sensor retaining bolt and sensor.
7.
On 1990-92 models, reverse procedure to install.
8.
On 1989 models, reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Secure sensor in a vice, positioning adjusting sleeve in jaws of the vice.
b. Remove setscrew and transfer adjusting sleeve to new sensor. Ensure adjusting sleeve slides freely on new sensor.
c. Remove any fiber or dirt from sensor housing and sensor wheel.
d. Glue a new fiber spacer to end of sensor prior to installation.
