Juan wrote:
> Hello!
>
> I just replace the L and R transaxles, due to split outboard CV boots.
> (Research said it was easier and quicker to just replace the whole
> axles than to replace and repack the boots and rebuild the
> transaxles.)
>
> The parts that I obtained were from autopartswarehouse.com.
>
> Installation went well, but after assembly, the ABS system kicks in
> and pulses the brakes at slow speeds--almost when coming to a stop.
> Upon inspection, it appears that the ABS sensor(s) are not lining up
> correctly on the pulser rings on the CV axles. It appears that the
> outboard portion of the axle should be "sucked in" about 1/4" more
> into the hub, so that the sensor will line up correctly on the pulser
> ring. As it is now, the sensor is just barely riding above the inside
> of the pulser ring, and I suspect that this improper mating is
> activating the ABS.
>
> The spindle nut is properly torqued, and it appears that the axle is
> being pulled tight against the hub--in other words, there doesn't
> appear to be another 1/4" to tighten up anywhere so that the pulser
> and sensor line up correctly.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this? Am I missing something on
> the installation that is prevening proper alignment of sensor and
> pulser ring? Or are the transaxle parts that I ordered just machined
> improperly or the wrong parts for this installation?
>
> I appreciate any help you might be able to provide.
> Juan
>
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You may have installed the wrong replacement axles? Were you careful to
specify MT or automatic tranny? They could be machined wrong, as you said.

Any way you can adjust the brackets?

'Curly'