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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 10:17 PM
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Angry Replacing front ABS sensors

So, I am trying to replace my front wheel sensors on my 2002 V6 FFV XLT 2WD and the sensor seems to have gotten so rusted its impossible to budge. I actually cracked the plastic that the screw sat in, so I'm a little leery of trying to pry it out and breaking the whole damn plastic top off. I have tried squirting WD40 all around it and used a hammer against the lower arm in hope a little vibration would break it free. But its hopeless. Any ideas? Anyone?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 10:29 PM
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I'm in the rust belt and have never been able to remove one intact. that includes a few Taurus' in addition to Rangers.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 09:20 AM
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So just break it all apart? I’m attacking it from the rear of the wheel since it’s sitting right there. I figure taking the wheel off isn’t going to help. If the rest of the plastic and wires break away, I’m still stuck with the metal shaft in the hole. Any tips you can give me?
 
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on my 99 i had to pull wheel and rotor off and drive it out from that side
 
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Originally Posted by KF4EYR
on my 99 i had to pull wheel and rotor off and drive it out from that side
Sounds like a plan. Thanks!
 
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