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ABS, ESP warning lights and stiff steering

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Old May 30, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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ABS, ESP warning lights and stiff steering

I came across this problem after replacing ball joints. You need to remove the speed sensor to get at the bolt. If you don't put it back correctly, you get these warnings and stiff power steering. The metal bolt tab for the sensor has to be installed UNDER the plastic cover, not over....like I did. The STAR service dvd makes a big point of this, so I guess even the pros can miss it. Reinstalled, test drive, lights out, steering normal.
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Old Aug 24, 2020 | 01:18 PM
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Yep, same thing happened when I put it back together incorrectly. Good to know. Thanks.
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Old May 22, 2023 | 12:55 AM
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Is there a video showing how to do this? I'm guessing I'll need to take off one of my wheels huh?
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