REAR WHEEL ABS SENSORS REPLACE WHEEL BEARING ASSY.

SUBJECT: REAR WHEEL ABS SPEED SENSORS (REPLACE REAR WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1989-90 W-CAR

CONDITION:

---------- Malfunction of rear wheel ABS Speed Sensor on some 1989-90 "W" cars. ABS dash light comes on, ABS Diagnostics points to the rear sensor. If the ABS light is on, only the anti-lock feature is inoperative. The normal brake system is still 100% functional.

CAUSE:

------- The ABS Sensor is not Serviced separately, replace the rear wheel bearing assemblies with P/N #7466987 bearings.

Part is currently available from CANSPO.

If a vehicle encounters this condition, both rear wheel bearing assemblies should be replaced.

Bearings with an improved seal entered Production with the Vins listed below:

Buick: 1G4WB14L8L1433441

OLDSMOBILE: 1G3WH54T6LD371245

Pontiac: 1G2WT54T7L260940

IMPORTANT: When removing the ABS electrical connector, refer to the following illustrations to insure against damaging any part of the connector which uses CPA (Connector Position Assurance) locking pins.

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