SENSOR, Wheel Speed, Rear: Removal: All-Wheel-Drive

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, refer to Brakes - Warning . See Brakes - Caution .

Raise the cargo floor cover.

Fig 1: Rear WSS At Harness Connector
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Through the opening in the bottom of the quarter trim panel, disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable connector (2) at the body wiring harness connector (3).
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure .

Fig 2: Tire & Wheel Mounting
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 3: Rear WSS Mounting To Body
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Remove the grommet (2) from the hole in the body (1) and pull the wheel speed sensor cable out through the hole.
Remove the speed sensor cable routing clip (3) from the outside frame rail (4).

Fig 4: Sensor Mounting To Rear Crossmember
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Remove the screw (1) fastening the cable routing clamp (3) to the rear suspension crossmember (4).

Fig 5: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting To Trailing Link
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Remove the speed sensor cable routing clip (1) from the trailing link (2).
Remove the screw (4) fastening the cable routing clamp to the trailing link.

Fig 6: AWD Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
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Unclip the wheel speed sensor head (1) from the spring-loaded retainer on the rear of the hub and bearing (2). Remove the sensor from the vehicle.