On Jun 3, 6:47 pm, Juan <juandelno...@gmail.com> 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

A very common problem with aftermarket half-shafts. Go back to the
source and tell them the problem. You're going to have to do the
whole job over... My regrets, been there myself.