Tech Tip: Generation 1 Wheel Bearings With Integrated ABS Tone Ring – UnderhoodService

Tech Tip: Generation 1 Wheel Bearings With Integrated ABS Tone Ring

The front wheel bearings listed in this Tech Tip all share a unique design feature. They are all double-row angular contact with a split inner ring. The distinctive feature on these bearings is that one of the two seals on the bearing has a built-in magnetic impulse wheel. Caution should be taken to make sure that the seal with the ABS impulse ring is installed in the correct direction.

 

2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma
2005-2010 Porsche Boxter & Cayman
2004-2011 Honda Accord & Acura TL
2009-2011 Mazda 6
2007-2010 Suzuki SX-4
2007-2010 Audi Q7
2001-2010 Porsche Carrera & Cayenne
2004-2011 Volkswagen Touareg
2009-2011 Honda Fit & CR-Z
2002-2011 Honda CR-V EX & Element EX
2002-2011 Honda CR-V
2004-2008 Acura 3.2TL and TSX
2003-2007 Honda Accord
2006-2011 Civic Si
2000-2010 Ford Focus
2006-2011 Honda Ridgeline
2006-2011 Honda Ridgeline
2006-2011 Honda Civic Exc. Si & Hybrid
2008-2009 Pontiac Grand Prix
2007-2011 Dodge Caliber
2007-2008 Jeep Compass
2007-2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD
2005-2010 Honda Odyssey
2007-2011 CR-V
2007-2008 Honda Fit
2005-2010 Mazda 3 & 5
2006-2011 Mercedes R350 & R500
2007-2011 Mercedes ML63 & ML450
2006-2010 BMW M5 & M6
2002-2008 Jaguar X-Type
 
The front wheel bearings listed above all share a unique design feature. They are all double-row angular contact with a split inner ring. The distinctive feature on these bearings is that one of the two seals on the bearing has a built-in magnetic impulse wheel. Caution should be taken to make sure that the seal with the ABS impulse ring is installed in the correct direction. The side with the impulse ring needs to be installed closest to the ABS sensor. If it is installed backwards, the ABS system will not function.
The side with the ABS ring can be identified either by placing a lightweight metallic object (such as a paper clip) to the magnetic side or by a close visual inspection. The close visual inspection will reveal the ABS impulse ring windows, which can be seen through the seal surface. Care should be used when handling and installing the bearing so that the impulse ring is not damaged. If this occurs, the ABS system will not function correctly.

* Check Automotive e-cat online for complete listing by part number 

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