How to Change an ABS Sensor on a 1995 Camaro

In 1967, Chevrolet launched the Camaro to compete with the Mustang muscle car that Ford had launched three years prior. In the 1995 model year, the Camaro came in two trim levels: base and Z28. Each trim level came as either a coupe or convertible. The base model came with a 3.4-liter, V-6 engine that produced 160 horsepower; the Z28, on the other hand, came with a 5.7-liter, V-8 engine that laid out 275 horsepower. Both the Z28 and the base model came standard with anti-lock brakes. This system used four sensors -- two in the front, two in the rear -- to determine when the brakes locked up. Replacing the ABS sensor on the front end requires replacement of the hub assembly, while in the rear only requires sensor replacement.

Instructions

Front Hub Assembly With ABS Sensor

1

Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel with the failed ABS sensor, using a ratchet and socket. Raise the front of the Camaro, using a floor jack, and slide jack stands under the frame rails. Lower the Camaro onto the jack stands. Remove the lug nuts and pull the front wheel from the Camaro.

2

Remove the two caliper bolts on the rear of the caliper, using a ratchet and socket. Pull the caliper from the rotor. Hang the caliper from a nearby suspension component, using a bungee strap.

3

Grab the rotor and pull it from the hub. Lightly tap the rotor with a rubber mallet, if it does not pull off easily.

4

Pull up on the ABS wiring harness locking tab, and pull the wiring harness from the rear of the hub assembly.

5

Remove the four bolts holding the hub to the steering knuckle, using a ratchet and socket, and pull the hub assembly from the Camaro.

6

Set the new hub assembly with ABS sensor on the steering knuckle and hand-tighten its four bolts. Torque the four hub assembly-to-steering knuckle bolts to 63 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and socket. Plug the wiring harness into the ABS sensor receptacle on the new hub assembly.

7

Set the brake rotor and caliper back in place and tighten the caliper bolts to 38 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and socket.

8

Reinstall the front wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts. Raise the Camaro off the jack stands with a floor jack. Remove the jack stands and lower the Camaro to the ground. Tighten its lug nuts, in a crisscross pattern, to 100 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and socket.

Rear ABS Sensor

9

Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel with the failed ABS sensor, using a ratchet and socket. Raise the rear of the Camaro, using a floor jack, and slide jack stands under the rear axle. Lower the Camaro onto the jack stands. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel from the Camaro.

10

Pull up on the locking tab on the ABS wiring harness and disconnect the harness from the ABS sensor -- located on the brake backing plate.

11

Remove the bolt holding the rear ABS sensor to the backing plate, and pull the sensor from the Camaro.

12

Insert the new ABS sensor and tighten the retaining bolt to 7 to 8 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench and socket. Plug the wiring harness into the new ABS sensor.

13

Place the rear wheel back on the Camaro and hand-tighten its lug nuts. Raise the Camaro from the jack stands, using a floor jack, and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Torque the lug nuts to 100 foot-pounds, in a crisscross pattern, using a torque wrench and socket.