Need Help!!! abs sensor removal? how?

[97FordxSport]

I am trying to remove the front spindles to put on some new lift spindles. I got up to the point of having to remove the abs sensor, but it won't budge. any ideas on how to get them out? and yes i did remove the 1 bolt holding them on.
Please resond quick as i am working on this right now

 

[jfman]

On the 4x4 models, the abs sensor is built into the wheel bearing/hub assembly.

 

[IZwack]

On the 4x4 models, the abs sensor is built into the wheel bearing/hub assembly.

This is a 4x2 - hence the spindle lift.


Speed sensors are often "tight" to remove because of the O-rings that seal them in . Typically you just have to pull a litlte harder. But I'm not sure in your case because I've never worked on the front of a 4x2 I'm just speaking from experience with the sensor on the rear axle.

 

[321Explorer]

They dont, i could not get mine out so, I dont have front ABS. Try sooking it in Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster (my favorite) and proceed with a screwdriver.

 

[MONMIX]

Be careful I have busted more than a few trying to remove them.

PB Blaster, and just the right mix of TLC and elbow grease.

 

[boominXplorer]

Try to pull with a side to side wiggle, worked for me.

 

[97FordxSport]

thanks for the replys, i tryed every thing from wiggling to prying and no success. i finally said F it and used a numadic hammer and hammered them out. i guess first thing monday i am going to go buy some new sensors, hope they aren't "to" expensive.

 

[321Explorer]

Only $45.92 each from Ford, Not after market sensors made

 

[97FordxSport]

really, only 45.92 each! i was quoated 87.50 for the right and 106.98 for the left