Hubs, ABS

RespectMyLibertay · **Posted:** Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:53 pm

I believed my father, the original owner of the vehicle, when he told me the Liberty had ABS. I had to get new hubs recently so I ordered them with ABS sensors. When they got here, I got under the Liberty to look for the sensors but couldn't find them. I turned the ignition to ON to see if the ABS light came on like it should according to the manual, but it didn't...so I'm guessing I don't have ABS :oops:

(still waiting for build-sheet from Jeep). The cost of returning the hubs for non-ABS hubs would offset the price difference of the two items, so I was wondering if there'd be anything wrong with just removing the sensor cables and using the hubs as-is? Does the sensor affect the hub itself, and will not using it make a difference? I'd think I could just remove the bolt that holds the sensor cable on and be fine with the sensor still inside the hub but not in use. I want to make sure, though. Thanks for any help guys and gals! :oops:

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:13 am

RespectMyLibertay wrote:

I believed my father, the original owner of the vehicle, when he told me the Liberty had ABS. I had to get new hubs recently so I ordered them with ABS sensors. When they got here, I got under the Liberty to look for the sensors but couldn't find them. I turned the ignition to ON to see if the ABS light came on like it should according to the manual, but it didn't...so I'm guessing I don't have ABS :oops:

(still waiting for build-sheet from Jeep). The cost of returning the hubs for non-ABS hubs would offset the price difference of the two items, so I was wondering if there'd be anything wrong with just removing the sensor cables and using the hubs as-is? Does the sensor affect the hub itself, and will not using it make a difference? I'd think I could just remove the bolt that holds the sensor cable on and be fine with the sensor still inside the hub but not in use. I want to make sure, though. Thanks for any help guys and gals! :oops:

I'm thinking that the ABS gets it's info from the vehicle speed sensor mounted in the top of the differential.The backing plates(That you are calling hubs)should'nt have any ABS sensors mounted to them,and the backing plates you have should work.

Ron

RespectMyLibertay · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:29 am

I'm talking about the front. The speed sensors are located on the top of each hub assembly and run into the steering knuckle for vehicles with ABS. I have the front hubs meant for ABS-equipped vehicles, and each come with the removable sensor with a cable attached to it running out of the hub, but I don't have ABS :oops:

I actually just took a look at the hub and removed the bolt holding the sensor and cable onto the hub. The whole sensor came out, but it left a hole that allowed me to see into the internals of the hub. I think removing the sensor and leaving the hole there is a bad idea for durability, since a lot of stuff will be able to get in there. Maybe I could just cut the cable at it's base and leave the sensor itself attached with it's bolt in place? Any input would be appreciated! I don't see why it wouldn't work, but if anyone thinks I might run into problems for any reason, let me know!!! :idea:

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:41 am

My bad......It must be time for bed.Ok,now that I understand that your CV joints don't have sensor rings on them,and you got FRONT hubs with ABS sensors in them,I'll try to make sense this time.I don't think I would leave the sensors in the hubs,cause they do cost money,and sooner or later someone on here would probably like to buy them from you.Measure the hole with the sensor removed,and go to "Lowe's" or hardware store and get a few different sizes of plastic plugs to put in place of your sensors.You might also take one of the mounting bolts with you and buy a couple of them a little shorter to keep the threads in the hub clean.Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Ron

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