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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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96 abs sensor

Is there or where is the abs sensor on a 96 F350?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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It's located on the top of the rear axle housing.
It's may be called a RABS, Rear Antilock Brake Sensor or a VSS too, Vehicle Speed Sensor.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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On the '96 it is a VSS. It sends the wheel speed signal to the PSOM and ABS module. Through the PSOM it runs the speedometer. It is mounted in the 2:00 position as you look at the pinion. Some are protected be a sheet metal plate.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Next question is how much for a replacement and is it a pain to replace, my truck for the last couple years seemed to wheel hop (rear tires) when I applied the brakes at high speeds but this morning the abs light came on and the wheel hopping ceased for a while but now the light went out and the hopping is back so I figured that it has not been functioning properly. I guess this is a dealer only item.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Did you notice any flucuation on the speedometer reading associated with the wheel hop? The VSS is not a dealer item. I got one at Action Auto. I know a few folks who ordered from Rock Auto...one of the forum advertisers.

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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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speedo bounces a little when braking
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Then you've got the right repair order. The VSS provides the axle speed to both Speedo and ABS module. Since both are acting up, it is the common component.
 
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If you ask for a VSS you will get the wrong part.

Rock Auto calls is ABS Differential Speed Sensor:
RAYBESTOS Part # ABS530144 around $15

Auto Zone calls it a Brake Sensor ABS:
Duralast # SU2175

Click on the link in my signature for more PSD part numbers.
 
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