Sensor-To-Rotor Gap Adjustment

1994 Plymouth Colt Vista SE, StandardSECTION Sensor-To-Rotor Gap Adjustment
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly. Inspect sensor pole piece for damage. Repair if necessary. If sensor pole piece is okay, check wheel speed sensor-to-rotor gap.
  2. Using a feeler gauge, check clearance between speed sensor pole and rotor tooth surface. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . See WHEEL SPEED SENSOR-TO-ROTOR GAP SPECIFICATIONS table. If clearance is not within specification, loosen sensor mounting bolt. Adjust sensor position until clearance is within specification. Tighten sensor mounting bolt.
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR-TO-ROTOR GAP SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
FWD .008-.028 (.2-.7)
AWD .012-.035 (.3-.9)
Fig 1: Checking Wheel Speed Sensor-To-Rotor Gap (Front Wheel Sensor)
G91C08035Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA
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