Hello!

I'm new to the forum and I'm sure this has been answered many times, but I tried searching and couldn't find an answer.

Do I need to remove the ABS sensor on my 2006 GS300 when replacing the rear passenger bearing assembly? Or can I just pull the assembly with the sensor still mounted?

Thank you!

 

Hi,

Yes, you need to remove the ABS sensor... it is holding the dust deflector in place (there is a hole in dust deflector for the sensor).

See this LS-thread (it is very similar in GS too): https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...del-ls430.html

Good luck! I failed to remove the ABS sensor (it was really stuck) and had to take the car to a shop...

BR.Sami

 

Hello and thank you for the reply!

I did see the LS-thread, but I was able to remove the 4 hub bolts without needing to remove the dust deflector - so do I still need to remove the sensor? Is access to the hub bolts the only reason to move the dust deflector or will I damage the sensor if I leave it installed when I pull the bearing assembly from the axle?

I understand that removing the sensor can be tricky (sticky) and there is risk damaging it upon removal - so I'm trying to avoid removing it unless the sensor tip protrudes into the bearing and would be damaged when I pull the bearing assembly from the axle.

Your advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

 

2006 GS300 rear ABS sensor behind dust protector

10mm bolt removed

Able to remove connector, but cannot budge sensor.

 

Does anyone know if the bottom of this sensor protrudes past the housing and onto a groove in the bearing assembly?

Or is the bottom flush with the housing such that the bearing assembly can be pulled without damaging the sensor tip?

 

Hi,


There is no hole or groove for the sensor in the bearing assembly. However the dust deflector has a hole for the sensor... and I think there is a small groove for the dust deflector in the assembly, which is holding the deflector in place. So, the problem is to get the dust deflector detached from the bearing assembly without breaking the sensor. I was assuming that the deflector prevents detaching the assembly, but I'm not 100% sure. I tried to hammer the hub but it did not move at all... then I gave up.

BR. Sami

 

Used a slide hammer to pull the bearing assembly; oops. I'm throwing in the towel. Salty Minnesota winters have done me in yet again! But now I know for sure that it was the right rear bearing causing the whirring at 40-45 mph (see dented race from sliding on icy road into curb).

 

nm figured it out!