Broken Abs Sensor Bolt

Broken Abs Sensor Bolt. An update, first off, the bolt that holds the rear abs sensor goes not go into the rear axle, but into the rear backing plate. Can be some what limited and cause greater troubles should they break in the process.

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The abs plug with the body of the small 6(?)mm bolt embedded. Took a while to clean that out. Redrill and tap the hole, about all you can do other then having it machined out(mill or edm).

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Removing broken bolts and studs, is never a fun job and can take more time than you think. Here's my technique for any questionable bolt i come across:

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Popped the top magnet and all the copper windings came out. Then come at it with an impact gun and slightly tighten it first, just a few knocks, then.

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Install the new abs sensor on the steering knuckle and route the wire the same way as the old sensor. Carefully remove sensor head from steering knuckle.

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In this instructive video, master technician dave cerveny of garage gurus gives you a handy tip for removing the abs wheel sensor from the steering knuckle when it breaks off in the spindle. Can be some what limited and cause greater troubles should they break in the process.

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After it separated the bolt shank unscrewed by hand easily. Left just the plastic plug and bottom sensor magnet.

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In this instructive video, master technician dave cerveny of garage gurus gives you a handy tip for removing the abs wheel sensor from the steering knuckle when it breaks off in the spindle. Removing the bolts was a bit of a nightmare, but the purchase of some spiral sockets proved a fantastic investment.

Can Be Some What Limited And Cause Greater Troubles Should They Break In The Process.

Redrill and tap the hole, about all you can do other then having it machined out(mill or edm). Took a while to clean that out. You don't need a hammer and brute force to get the job done.

Same Thing Happened To Me A Few Months Ago.

An update, first off, the bolt that holds the rear abs sensor goes not go into the rear axle, but into the rear backing plate. If sensor head is seized due to corrosion, use hammer and brass punch to tap sensor. The sensor will pull out, it just might take a bit of twisting and screwing around to loosen it.

There Were Pieces Of The Sensor Still Bonded To The Mounting Hole.

Removing broken bolts and studs, is never a fun job and can take more time than you think. Carefully remove sensor head from steering knuckle. The rear backing plate bolts to the end of the rear axle with four main bolts, which may be welded directly to the plate.

Removing The Bolts Was A Bit Of A Nightmare, But The Purchase Of Some Spiral Sockets Proved A Fantastic Investment.

The abs plug with the body of the small 6(?)mm bolt embedded. Install the new abs sensor on the steering knuckle and route the wire the same way as the old sensor. If neither of those work you will have to remove the carrier assembly from the rear diff and then drive the sensor down into the diff housing.

As I Removed The Drive Shaft, The Piece Of Abs Sensor Fell Out, This Was Not The End Of The Story!

I was able to get 3 out with difficulty, 4th one wouldn't budge. The tone ring comes out with the carrier. As a matter of fact, the sensor sticks out from the knuckle, so you can set the drill bit length even shorter than the length