Siezed Front Abs Sensor

[KevC]

Hi all , I have a abs light showing and with vagcom i have located the fault to the drivers front sensor, It will not reset, so its time to change,However it is siezed in the hub. How do i remove ithe old one, Its a 1999 2.3 Thanks

[sparky Paul]

Before attacking the sensor, make sure the reluctor ring on the CV joint is all in good order, that's normally the weakest point.

 

The sensors can be a pain to remove, they are often so well siezed in that you have to mangle them out. One method is to drill several holes through the sensor, taking care not to drill right through into the reluctor ring, remove the guts of the sensor, then chop out the outer casing. The hole will need cleaning up before the new sensor will fit, and any rust on the surface of the hub needs to be cleaned off as it will prevent the new sensor seating fully home.

[KevC]

Before attacking the sensor, make sure the reluctor ring on the CV joint is all in good order, that's normally the weakest point.

 

The sensors can be a pain to remove, they are often so well siezed in that you have to mangle them out. One method is to drill several holes through the sensor, taking care not to drill right through into the reluctor ring, remove the guts of the sensor, then chop out the outer casing. The hole will need cleaning up before the new sensor will fit, and any rust on the surface of the hub needs to be cleaned off as it will prevent the new sensor seating fully home.

Hi Thanks ,I have checked the ring and thats all ok. Many thanks

[sparky Paul]

I have checked the ring and thats all ok.

 

Good stuff, just thought I'd mention it.

[Roy S]

My relucter ring has corroded and inturn damaged the sensor. Whats the procedure for relucter ring replacement?

[alan_131]

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/12582-abs-quick-check-and-possiable-fix-sensor-ring-check/page__p__103599#entry103599

 

(covers replacement further down the topic)

Good luck!