How do I know if I've got Stability Control?

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I'm about to swap out the front wheel hub assemblies on my wife's '03 sedan and I noticed that there are two types from which to choose - with and without Stability Control.

I don't think her car has it, but how do I find out for sure (besides waiting until start-of-business on Monday and calling the dealer with the VIN for him to look-up)?

The car does have "VDC" (Vehicle Dynamic Control, I think that is) which seems to control wheel slippage on ice/snow/etc during acceleration. But that's only for the rear wheels. Why would front wheel bearings correspond to rear wheel activity of any nature?

Is this VDC the "Stability Control" being refered to by hub assembly mnfr's?

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The VDC effects braking as well, so yes your car has stability control.

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First off, I believe EVERY G35 has VDC. You'll see the button next to the trunk release switch to the left of the steering column. Second, It wouldn't matter because there is only one part number for a G35 front hub, so it would work for any 03 G35. 40202-AL56C. All G35's have that number. from 03-06. Only the AWD models have a different hub. And VDC monitors all wheels for traction loss and G sensors help maintain control. It will brake any wheels it decides to in order to maintain control.


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