Tire sensor install
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Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Waldorf MD
106 in-lbs is for the early years (1997-2000) sensors. They use an o-ring.
62 in-lb is for the Type II sensors (2001 up). They use a grommet (gasket). Although I did find this in the 2002 Shop Manual:
Install the sensor nut and position the sensor body parallel to the inside wheel surface while torquing. Tighten
For domestic vehicles tighten the sensor nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
For export vehicles tighten the sensor nut to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
I am not sure why the export vehicles used a higher torque ? Maybe they use the older TPSs?
62 in-lb is for the Type II sensors (2001 up). They use a grommet (gasket). Although I did find this in the 2002 Shop Manual:
Install the sensor nut and position the sensor body parallel to the inside wheel surface while torquing. Tighten
For domestic vehicles tighten the sensor nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
For export vehicles tighten the sensor nut to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
I am not sure why the export vehicles used a higher torque ? Maybe they use the older TPSs?
