Correct Installation/ Orientation of a Press in Wheel Bearing With an Integrated Magnetic Reluctor

In this video I'll share information that will hopefully prevent you from installing a wheel bearing, that has an integrated magnetic reluctor, backwards. Many vehicles today use wheel bearing that use these magnetic tone rings or reluctors instead of the older tone rings that look like gears. The principle is the same as the older tone rings. as the wheel spins the sensor senses the rate of rotation of the wheel. However, If the hub bearing is put in backwards this integrated magnetic reluctor, or tone ring, will not trigger the abs sensor for that wheel and a code will be set in the ABS module. The ABS light will come on and the ABS system will be shut down.

Slowing down and taking a little additional time to determine which side of the wheel bearing has the reluctor or tone ring built in to it will help you in installing the hub bearing in correctly. It will also save you money as if the bearing was installed incorrectly it will have to be destroyed in order to replace it. Yes, you will have to buy another wheel bearing because they are not going to take a damaged part back. (unless you have a buddy working at the parts house). So, be careful and take your time.

Note: this video is just meant to inform you that this bearing can be installed incorrectly and how to determine which side of the wheel bearing has the magnetic reluctor or tone ring built into it so that you know which side the wheel speed sensor needs to next to when the bearing is installed. This video is not a complete tutorial of how to install a press in wheel bearing. THIS VIDEO MAY NOT APPLY TO EVERY VEHICLE OUT THERE THAT HAS THIS DESIGN WHEEL BEARING. YOU NEED A REPAIR MANUAL TO CONFIRM IF THIS INFORMATION IS APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON.

Here are some other videos pertaining to integrated magnetic reluctors. Its my suggestion to watch as many videos and learn as much as you can about this before replacing the wheel bearing.

This video shows how a special tool can allow you to see the tone ring: https://youtu.be/e32t-d32SEg

And another showing this same test but without the added information: https://youtu.be/B6pGrqPiqhY

This video gives a good visual of how the sensor is positioned in relation to the magnetic reluctor. (I don't necessarily agree with the guys diagnosis but its a good visual): https://youtu.be/Hp69uQ7oLns

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