ABS light continues to come on wheel speed sensor?

Tiny
SUAVE13
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  • 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 71,000 MILES
The abs light continues to come on and that turns off the traction control. Then when I use the brakes they say I need a left front wheel sensor can you help?
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 AT 3:29 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The wheel speed sensor on the front of this vehicle is integral with the front hub assembly. When the sensor fails, the hub needs to be replaced. This video shows the job being done on a similar car but the process is the same.

https://youtu.be/ZgiPRG6jffc

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pics below correlate with the directions.

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front

Tools Required
- J 42129 Wheel Hub Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.

3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2), if equipped.

4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket, if equipped.

5. Remove the front wheel drive shaft nut (2). Insert a drift or flat-bladed tool (1) into the caliper and rotor to prevent from turning.
6. Remove the brake rotor.
7. Use 3 wheel nuts in order to attach the J 42129 to the wheel bearing/hub.
8. Use the J 42129 in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.
9. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts. Remove the J 42129 from the hub.

Important: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal/boot is not damaged.

10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub and splash shield-noting the position of the shield for re-installation.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the wheel bearing/hub with the splash shield as noted during removal.

Caution: These fasteners MUST be replaced with new fasteners anytime they become loose or are removed. Failure to replace these fasteners after they become loose or are removed may cause loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.
Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).
3. Install the brake rotor and caliper.
4. Install the front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift on a flat-bladed tool into caliper and rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
Tighten the front wheel drive shaft nut to 160 Nm (118 lb ft).
Important: Ensure that the connector clip engages the bracket properly.

5. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the bracket, if equipped.
6. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2), if equipped.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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