Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: Installation

2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Installation
  1. Ensure rear WSS hole in brake caliper adapter plate is clean. Apply light coat of high-temperature multipurpose grease on WSS-to-brake caliper adapter plate contact areas.
  2. Install rear WSS in brake caliper adapter plate. Ensure WSS is fully seated. Install and tighten rear WSS-to-brake caliper bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  .
  3. CAUTION: Proper installation of rear WSS wiring harness is critical to provide proper ABS operation. Ensure wiring harness is properly installed in all retainers to prevent contact with moving parts and/or over-extension, resulting in an open circuit.
  4. Rear WSS air gap should be .015-.052" (.38-1.31 mm). The rear WSS air gap is non-adjustable. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Ensure locking tab on rear WSS-to-vehicle wiring harness electrical connector is securely locked in place and wiring harness is properly routed. Tighten wheel lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  .
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