Well, I have one of the axles out and am replacing them with some Moser axles. I know the stock ones are 31 spline, but the other reason is for the wheel studs that are going to be 3". So, there is a Anti-lock brake indicator that is pressed onto the axle, just behind the hub. I looked it up in my service book and it states that they are a necessity. The problem I am having is that they require some special tool to remove and replace. Saturday evening....any ideas. I hate to reinstall everything just to wait for this special tools. I just know it would take awhile to acquire these tools. The indicator looks kindof like a gear. It has teeth on it that, I guess, is read by a sensor.

 

Take any pictures? id go look at mine, but alas, no abs

 

I went ahead and reassembled the rearend. I'll just have to look around for these tools or see if any of my buddies have these tools. I'm looking for a Pinion Bearing Cone Remover Part# 205-D002 (D79P-4621A) or equivalent, Axle Bearing/Seal Plate 205-090 (T75L-1165B), and Sensing Ring Installer 206-041 (T89P-20202-A). If anyone has a clue, please let me know. I'll be making a few calls on Monday.

 

Wish I could help. Just replaced the speed sensor on a '99 Ranger at the rear but it was bolted.
Maybe Kevin (05StangKC) would know if the Ford special tools are necessary? Usually they are not. Often, even the dealers find a way around the expensive special tools.

 

The cone remover, I can see being needed. It has 2 bolts that you tighten evenly. It's circular and tapered. When you tighten the bolts, it wedges between the back of the hub and the indicator. I was trying to figure out how I could do this with the tools I currently have, but just couldn't get it. I didn't want to screw up the old axles trying. I think I'll shoot him a PM and ask if he knows about these tools. Thanks!

 

David,
Maybe if they are not too expensive you could just get new ones from Ford and press them on. That way you could leave them on your original axles. Just a thought.
Scott

 

Yes go get new ones. They are called ABS exciter rings. Mine were around $24.00 a piece. Much easier than trying to press the old ones off.

 

Yea, I'm going to pick them up Monday. After I had it all back together, I thought to buy a pair. The purpose of this thread was wishful thinking in that someone would say...Hey, just use such and such to take it off. I appreciate the help!

 

I managed to get the caliper's back on with no issue. I had the car up on jack stands and let the E-brake rest.
The stock axle's don't have any 0-rings and the Moser ones didn't come with any. Why would I need O-rings? I'm just curious as to their purpose. The Detroit is a bit different than the stock. There's a large c-clip that keeps a piece in the carrier that closes it up. Inside that, there is a cylinder piece that rests between each end of the axles. This cylinder is kept in place by the previous part mentioned. I had to take out the ABS sensors so that I could push in the axles another 1/8" to expose the c-clips. I really like the way this carrier is. Everything is pretty snug and solid.

 

Thanks George!