Passenger side front wheel bearing replacement ABS sensor?

2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
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I've got the old bearing and new bearing side by side. The new bearing has the connector for the ABS speed sensor on the bearing and the old bearing doesn't. The connector for the sensor looks like it runs under the hub to somewhere. What do I do with the old ABS connector?
Jun 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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I am not sure what you are saying, they both have sensors correct? Just plug the ABS wiring lead into the new bearing. Can you upload an image of the problem. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The connector for the sensor comes connected to the back of the new bearing and on the old one it isn't connected it looks like the wiring runs from right under the CV Axle I was wondering if I needed to pull that old connector out.
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Thanks, did the ABS sensor lead fall off the old bearing? do you see the lead anywhere?
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Does the ABS electrical connector fit into the new bearing okay?
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Yeah it hooks up fine. The old bearing definitely had the lead fall off it. I think the lead is under the CV axle on the back of the knuckle.
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Here's a photo.
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Yep, I think I see it, that bearing hub definitely needed changing out :) Thanks for the images, they help.
Jun 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Do I need anything else from the old bearing?
Jun 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Nope, just install the new part and you should be good to go.
Jun 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM