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Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
1999 Jeep Cherokee 4WD L4-2.5L VIN PSECTION Service and Repair
Vehicle Speed Sensor Location - Typical:
The vehicle speed sensor is located on the speedometer pinion gear adapter. The pinion gear adapter is located on the extension housing of transmission (drivers side).
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
Sensor Removal/Installation:
3. Remove sensor mounting bolt .
4. Remove sensor (pull straight out) from speedometer pinion gear adapter. Do not remove gear adapter from transmission.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean inside of speedometer pinion gear adapter before installing speed sensor.
2. Install sensor into speedometer gear adapter and install mounting bolt. Before tightening bolt, verify speed sensor is fully seated (mounted flush) to speedometer pinion gear adapter.
3. Tighten sensor mounting bolt to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Connect electrical connector to sensor.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.