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Dewitts
Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 2
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:58 pm Post subject: Any tips on removing a snapped ABS speed sensor in rear hub |
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I had the very common problem of the traction control triangle and abs light on the dash with no speedometer so found information here to try to establish which (if any) of my speed sensors were at fault.
I tried removing the passanger rear sensor to inspect it but it seems that it had perished so badly that when I tried turning it to release it the piece where the bolt goes just fell off and when I attempted to pull the rest out with a mole grips, that just snapped off too. So all that was left was trying to pull it out by the wires which of course snapped.
At the moment it sits almost flush with the hub and i've made no further attempt to remove it.
I decided to try posting here for tried and tested methods of removal (hopefully easy ones that won't require dismantling the whole axle) |
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:55 am Post subject: |
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Might consider using a bolt extractor (aka easy-out). _________________
Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior. |
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Dewitts
Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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I used an old thin screwdriver as a chisel and knocked my way through the crumbling sensor and levered out the old piece, it took over 2 hours but the vehicle was on a jack not a lift and was trying not to be too brutal and wreck the hub. |
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