Wheel Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (2WD)

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Brake Dust Caution


Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.







3. Remove the brake rotor (2) shown on the 1500 series.







4. Remove the Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) mounting bolt.

Notice: Carefully remove the sensor by pulling it straight out of the bore. DO NOT use a screwdriver, or other device to pry the sensor out of the bore. Prying will cause the sensor body to break off in the bore.







5. Remove the wheel speed sensor (5) from the hub/bearing assembly (4) shown on the 2500/3500 series.







6. Remove the WSS cable mounting clip from the knuckle.
7. Remove the WSS cable mounting clip from the upper control arm.
8. Remove the WSS cable mounting clip from the frame attachment point.
9. Remove the WSS cable electrical connector.



Installation Procedure







1. Install the WSS (5) into the hub/bearing assembly (4) shown on the 2500/3500 series.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice








2. Install the WSS mounting bolt.
Tighten the WSS mounting bolt to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).







3. Install the WSS cable mounting clip to the knuckle.
4. Install the WSS cable mounting clip to the upper control arm.
5. Install the WSS cable mounting clip to the frame attachment point.
6. Connect the WSS cable electrical connector.







7. Install the brake rotor (2) shown on the 1500 series.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - ABS (W/O JL4).